Everyday Activities: Moderate to Vigorous
How often should adolescents participate in everyday activities?
For maximum health benefits, phsical activity should be moderate or vigorous and add up to at least 60 minutes a day.
What is aerobic exercise?
Any activity that use large muscle groups, continuously, is rhythmic in nature, and increase the need for oxygen
What are bone strengthening activities?
Any moderate to vigorous physical which enhances muscle strength through the use of resistance or force.
What are muscle strengthening exercises?
What are leisure activities?
Relaxing activities that require light movement
What are everyday activities?
Movement that uses energy. Walking, gardening, briskly pushing a baby stroller, climbing the stairs, playing soccer, or dancing.
How often should adolescents participate in aerobic activity?
3 or more times a week
Name 3 bone strengthening activities.
Climbing, jump rope, weight lifting, running
Name 3 examples of muscle strengthening activities.
Gymnastics, dance, push-ups, weight lifting, running, pull-ups
Give three examples of leisure activities.
Miniature golf, canoeing, badminton, softball
Give 5 examples of everyday activities
taking stairs, walking, yard work, household chores, cleaning room, mowing the lawn, anything that keeps your heart rate up
Name 5 types of aerobic activities.
Roller blading, skateboarding, biking, swimming, running
How long should bone strengthening activities last?
Begin for 20 minutes and work up to 60 minutes.
How often should adolescents participate in muscle strengthening exercises.
3 or more times/week
What are sedentary activities?
Activities that require little or no movement
Why should adolescence be physically active every day?
prevents certain diseases, maintains a healthy weight, prevents type 2 diabetes and obesity, has mental health and stress reduction benefits, keeps energy level up
How long should an aerobic workout last?
Aim for a minimum of 20 minutes per session. Gradually work up to about 60 minutes over time.
How often should adolescents participate in bone strengthening activities?
3 or more times per week
What is benefit of muscle strengthening exercises.
Builds muscle, makes you stronger, helps the heart
Why are leisure activities important?
Encourages everyone to have fun while they are active
What does F.I.T.T. stand for?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
What is one benefit of aerobic exercise?
Strengthens heart, prevents diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke, improves heart and lung function, improves weight control
What is one benefit of bone strengthening activity?
Prevents Osteoporosis
What should you do before beginning muscle strengthening exercise?
Warm up
Name three sedentary activities adolescents should do less of.
Sitting, television, video games, computer/tablet screen time