True or False: drinking coca-cola is better for you when exercising than drinking water.
False! When you're exercising and getting sweaty, water is super important to keep you hydrated. Coca-cola has a lot of sugar and can actually de-hydrate you!
True or False: Grilled chicken is under the 'Protein' category.
True! Grilled chicken is a great source of lean protein (and it tastes great with a side of sweet potato fries)
True or False: Getting our steps in is not that important as long as we do a workout.
False! While it is important to get a workout in too, getting our steps in helps us make sure that we are active all throughout the day.
False! Naps can be helpful for a midday slump, but getting 6-8 hours in at night is still important to keep us powered up and healthy.
True or False: You should do at least a 5 minute warmup before every workout.
True! Doing a warmup before starting your exercises tells your body that it's time to work and can help prevent injuries.
Which of the following is the best option to drink during your workout: Diet Pepsi, Chocolate Milkshake, Orange Juice, a low-sugar sports drink
A low-sugar sports drink is a great option to help you stay hydrated while you exercise. Sports drinks have electrolytes to help maintain your energy! Tip: mix Gatorade with some water for the perfect drink.
When reading the label on your food, are you looking for a high number or low number of trans fats?
A low number! Foods that have low trans-fats are better for your heart
How many steps should we aim for every day?
1,000 5,000 20,000
5,000 steps
How many hours of sleep should we aim for a night?
2-3 10-12 6-8
6-8 hours of sleep is optimal for our bodies to recover and to have plenty of energy the next day
Does cooling down help with:
a) Not having sore muscles
b) Making us sleep better at night
a) cooling down helps us avoid having sore muscles after our workout because we can properly recover.
How much water should we drink every day?
3.7L 1L 2L
3.7L is the perfect amount of water to drink every day to stay properly hydrated. Staying hydrated is important for our skin, muscles, brain, and other organs!
What are the 5 major food groups?
Bonus 100 points: can you name one food from each group?
What is the most important reason to get good sleep at night?
a) So you can have good dreams
b) to keep your brain & body healthy
c) So you're not tired and in a bad mood
b) to keep your brain & body healthy
Which of the following is a good warmup: a short walk, marching in place, or jumping jacks
Trick question! All of these are a great way to start your workout and get the blood pumping in your body.