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Lifetime Activity
Dan, Matt, Sarah
Song: Five for Fighting’s 100 Years
Most experts recommend that kids and preteens focus more on being
physically active (such as playing or bike-riding) than on actually doing
structured exercise (faqs.org)
Most experts recommend that kids and preteens focus more on being physically
active (such as playing or bike-riding) than on actually doing structured exercise (faqs.org)
The risk of developing colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes is reduced through regular physical activity. (faqs.org)
The risk of developing colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes is reduced through regular physical activity. (faqs.org)
In 1995 the American College of Sports Medicine estimated…
that five times as many Americans die from being inactive than from losing
their lives in car accidents.(American Journal of public health)
• What activities can I do throughout my lifetime?
Dance
Aerobics
Biking
Boxing
Hiking
• And Many More
• Furthermore, regular physical activity reduces the overall risk of dying prematurely from any cause. (faqs.org)
More than one quarter of the American population remains completely inactive, and
US trends in activity showed little improvement from 1990 to 1998.
(American Journal of Public Health)
• More than 60% of the worlds population is not physically active enough to achieve health benefits. (American Journal of Public Health)
How much Physical Activity should I get?
At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical
activity on at least 5 days a week
Jumping rope can increase body awareness and develop better hand and foot coordination.
Participation in all types of physical activity declines strikingly as age or grade in school
increases. (CDC)
Individuals who are extremely fit experience a rapid drop in fitness during the first three
weeks of detraining.
Daily enrollment in physical education classes dropped from 42 percent to 25 percent among high
school students between 1991 and 1995. (cdc)
An eight-year study of 13,000 people…
Found that those who walked 30 minutes a day had a significantly lower risk of premature death than those who
rarely exercised.
Nearly half of American youths aged 12-21 years
are not vigorously active on a regular basis. (CDC)
How can I improve my Fitness?
FIT Formula:F = FrequencyI = IntensityT = Time
Social support from family and friends has been consistently and positively related to regular
physical activity. (CDC)
Physical activity can help keep bones strong, reducing the risk of
osteoporosis. It can also slow the progression of the disease.
Physical activity can reduce joint pain and improve
function for people with arthritis.
The loss of strength and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced physical
activity. (cdc)
More than 60 percent of U.S. women do not engage in the recommended amount of physical
activity. (cdc)
Approximately 25 percent of U.S. adults are not
active at all. (cdc)
Physical inactivity is more common among:(CDC)
* Women than Men.
* Older than younger adults.(CDC)
* African American and Hispanic adults than whites.
* Less affluent than more affluent people. (CDC)
• Physical exercise is probably the best all-natural laxative you'll find.
It not only improves digestion, but exercise is also good for managing
lower back pain, arthritis and diabetes.
It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks
So use it or lose it!!!
References:• Ads by Google. “Benefits of Physical Activity and
Exercise on the Body.”www.faqs.org/health/Healthy-Living-V1/Physical-Fitness.html. 2/23/07.
• American Journal of public Health. “Measuring the Environment for Friendliness Toward Physical Activity.” March 2004, Vol 94, No. 3.
• American Council on Exercise. “ACE Fit Facts.” acefitness.com. 2/23/07.
• Caterino, M., & Polak, E. “Effects of Activity on Second, Third and Forth Grade Students.”www.pecentral.com. 2/23/07.
• Council for Disease control and Prevention. “Health Promotion.” www.cdc.gov. 2/23/07.
• Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. “Presidents Challenge” www.fitness.gov. 2/23/07.
• Sport and Physical Education Advocacy Kit. “Shape of the Nation”. Appendix 13. www.fitness.gov/betterhealth.htm. 2/23/07.