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Getting Moving...
For the fun of it

ANR-0825, New March, 2005. Stephanie B. Woodyard, Extension Program Specialist, Family Programs, Auburn University

Physical activity is as important
as eating the right foods.

Find your balance between food and physical activity.

  • Improve your overall health and Fitness with regular activity.
  • Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
  • To prevent weight gain, be physically active for at least 60 minutes most days of the week.
  • To help lose weight, be physically active for at least 90 minutes most days of the week.
  • You can do small amounts of moderate activity that add up during the day.

Daily Physical Activity

  • Improves blood pressure and cholesterol
  • Helps manage weight
  • Improves your mood
  • Gives you energy
  • Improves self image
  • Reduces body fat
  • Reduces stress

Get moving with these activities:

  • Walk with a friend.
  • Clean the house.
  • Wash and wax your car.
  • Mow the lawn with a push mower.
  • Plant a vegetable or Flower garden.
  • Play with your children.
  • Park farther away and walk where you are going.
  • Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator.
  • Go dancing.

Dear Friend,

Katie comes to you from your county Extension office. We can tell you many things about feeding and caring for your family. Come by or call the Extension office for free booklets.

For more information, contact your county Extension office. Visit http://www.aces.edu/counties or look in your telephone directory under your county's name to find contact information.

Published by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University), an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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