On Being Active...

Benefits of Being Active: So many, but here are a few.

• Increases muscle strength and endurance

• Improves sleep

• Helps prevent people from getting sick

• Improves mood

• Decreases stress

• Increases self-esteem (accomplishment and mastery)

• Improves learning- allows one to focus when necessary

Have fun. Be creative. Get the whole family involved. Below are some ideas:

Dance Party

Wii Dance

Walk to School

Tag

Bike Ride

Scooter Ride

Swim

Hike

Hula Hoop

Frisbee

Pogo Stick

Hopscotch

Stairs vs. Elevator

Ice Skating

Soccer ball to the park (Actually any ball, we like a tennis ball, but any will do)

Vitist a New Playground

Explore the park/nature walk (bring a bag to collect findings)