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Children and teens need this much physical activity daily.
60 minutes (1 hour)
What are muscle-strengthening activities?
Activities that make your muscles do more work than usual. This is called overload, and it is what strengthens your muscles.
True or False: regular physical activity increases your blood pressure.
FALSE! Regular physical activity decreases risk of having high blood pressure in someone who has normal blood pressure, and it decreases the blood pressure in someone who has high blood pressure.
True or false: house and yard work (ex: sweeping or pushing a lawn mower) is not considered exercise.
FALSE! This is considered moderate-intensity aerobic activity.
In which city was the 2024 Summer Olympics held?
Paris, France
Teens should do muscle-strengthening exercises how many times per week?
3 times per week
What are bone-strengthening activities?
Activities that produce a force on the bones of the body that promote bone growth and strength. This is typically produced by impact with the ground.
What long-term benefits are there to exercising?
Decreased risk of chronic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease
Some examples of muscle-strengthening activities include...
Games (like tug of war), resistance exercises (using body weight, resistance bands, weight machines, and handheld weights), and some forms of yoga.
Which country won the most metals at the 2024 Olympic Games?
The United States
3 times per week
What are aerobic activities?
Anything that increases your heart rate!
Usually happens when someone rhythmically moves the large muscles of their body for a sustained period of time.
True or False: In addition to long-term benefits of exercising, there are immediate benefits to exercising as well.
TRUE! Some benefits that can happen immediately is reduced anxiety, reduced blood pressure, and improved aspects of cognitive function.
Vigorous dancing is considered what type of exercise?
vigorous-intensity aerobic activity
Who holds the world record for the fastest time in the 100m dash?
Usain Bolt
The recommended amount of screen time (TV, phones, tablets, etc.) per day is...
True or false: The type of physical activity I participate in is more important than the amount of time I spend doing physical activity.
FALSE! The total amount of physical activity is more important for achieving health benefits.
How can physical exercise help with my mood?
Exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of depression and reduce depressed moods.
True or False: Sports that involve running or rapid changes in direction are only considered an aerobic exercise.
FALSE! These types of activities are also considered bone-strengthening activities.
What olympic athlete has won the most metals?
Michael Phelps (he has won 28!)
When I become an adult (when I turn 18), I need this many minutes of exercise per week.
150 minutes of moderate-intensity activities (for example: 30 minutes of exercise 5 times per week)
Why are activities that strengthen your bones so important during your teenage years?
The greatest gains in bone mass occur just before or during puberty, and peak bone mass is obtained by the end of adolescence.
How can exercise improve my performance at school?
Exercising improves attention and memory!
Running is an example of what kind of exercise?
What year will the Winter Olympic Games be held in Salt Lake City, Utah?
2034