{"id":7585,"date":"2020-04-30T14:03:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T19:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/?p=7585"},"modified":"2023-06-29T16:30:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T21:30:16","slug":"may-national-physical-fitness-sports-month-move-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/2020\/04\/30\/may-national-physical-fitness-sports-month-move-more\/","title":{"rendered":"National Physical Fitness &#038; Sports Month: Move More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The evidence is clear: regular physical activity is good for everyone\u2019s health, and people of all ages and body types can be physically active. Choose activities you enjoy and do them often!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BENEFITS\nOF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prevents chronic diseases, such as heart\ndisease, cancer and stroke<\/li><li>Controls weight<\/li><li>Makes your muscles stronger<\/li><li>Reduces fat<\/li><li>Promotes strong bone, muscle and joint\ndevelopment<\/li><li>Conditions the heart and lungs<\/li><li>Builds overall strength and endurance<\/li><li>Improves sleep<\/li><li>Decreases potential of becoming depressed<\/li><li>Increases your energy and self-esteem<\/li><li>Relieves stress<\/li><li>Increases your chances of living longer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TYPES OF\nPHYSICAL ACTIVITY <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Include exercise of each of the types of physical activity\nlisted below in your weekly routine. Keep in mind, if you haven\u2019t been active\nin a while, start slowly and build up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strength Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthening your muscles makes you stronger, stimulates\nbone growth, lowers blood sugar, assists with weight control, improves balance\nand posture, and reduces stress and pain in the lower back and joints. Use free\nweights, weight machines, resistance bands, and your own body weight. Form is\nkey, so work with a physical therapist or certified fitness professional before\nyou get started. Aim to strength train two times per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aerobic Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerobic exercise gives your heart and lungs a workout, while\nincreasing endurance. Aim for 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity\nactivity. Examples: walking, climbing stairs, running, cycling, swimming,\ncross-country skiing, and aerobic classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stretching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Routine stretching helps maintain flexibility, which\nincreases your range of motion and reduces pain and the risk for injury. Aim\nfor a stretching program most days of the week, or at least three or four times\nper week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balance Exercises<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially important as we get older, improving your balance\nmakes you feel steadier on your feet and helps prevent falls. Add balance\nexercise into your strength training routine or sign-up for a yoga or tai chi\nclass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PHYSICAL\nACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults:\nminimum of 30 minutes per day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children:\nminimum of 60 minutes, at least five days per week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If time is a\nchallenge, break your activities up into three ten-minute sessions. Short bouts\nof activity have similar health benefits as longer bouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more\ninformation on physical activity, check out Move Your Way at\nhealth.gov\/moveyourway\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources: https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/fitness\/be-active\/index.html | https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/exercise-and-fitness\/the-4-most-important-types-of-exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ELIOR NORTH AMERICA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The evidence is clear: regular physical activity is good for everyone\u2019s health, and people of all ages and body types can be physically active. Choose activities you enjoy and do them often! 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