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Exercise Facts

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Exercise is very important. You should exercise every day.

Exercise…

  • is good for our hearts and bodies.
  • helps you lose weight.
  • makes you stronger.
  • makes you feel good.

You can exercise at home by:

  • carrying groceries
  • sweeping, mopping and vacuuming
  • dancing to music
  • climbing up and down the stairs
  • using soup cans as weights to lift while you watch TV

You can exercise outside by:

  • walking to the park
  • waking in a shopping mall
  • jumping rope
  • playing games and sports such as
    • baseball
    • soccer
    • football
    • kickball
    • swimming

Exercise can be fun!

  • Do it with a friend
  • Join Special Olympics
  • Join a local recreation and fitness center
  • Try lots of different activities

Remember…

  • Warm up you muscles before you exercise by stretching or walking
  • Stretch again after you finish

 

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