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