4 Easy Ways To Stay Active

Staying active everyday helps keep you healthy for life.
Exercising for 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week can help lower your risk for heart attack and stroke. It can also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Starting exercise and making it a daily habit is often the hardest part for most people.  

Try these tips for some easy ways to start exercising daily!

​Walk to where you're going,
Walk to school, work, or anywhere! Walking with someone is a great way to spend time together. Try starting a new routine walking to school some days each week, or going for a walk after dinner.  Another easy trick for this is parking your car further away at the store, or getting off the bus one stop earlier than normal! 

Walking for 30 minutes can burn up to 140 calories.

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​Go for a bike ride,
Biking is a great way to get your heart pumping! Try biking for a wind-in-your-hair fun cardio exercise.

Biking for 30 minutes can burn up to 145 calories. 

Remember to wear a helmet!

Biking and running are aerobic exercises

Aerobic exercise gets your
heart pumping faster
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This means they can help improve blood circulation and lower blood pressure

Jogging,
Running or jogging is another great way to exercise. 

Running for 30 minutes can burn up to 295 calories.

Not a big runner? Try alternating between walking and jogging.

​Did you know?

Most high school's have track and fields that are free to use
Check with your local high school!

​Join in on the playground fun,
If you take your child to the playground or the park, don't just watch, join in! Running around and climbing with the kids can be a great way to get in some exercise and some quality time.

Remember to stay hydrated when exercising! Water is best.