|
|
Currently half of are youth are NOT vigorously active on a regular basis. According to the Surgeon General Report to begin a fitness regimen all you need to do is start out with 30-40 minutes of physical activity. Physical activity does not have to be strenuous; it could be as simple as walking around the block or even mowing the lawn.
Benefits
- Reduces the risk of premature deaths
- Reduces hypokinectic diseases (i.e. obesity, heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis)
- Reduces body Fat and controls weight
- Keeps your bones and joints healthy
- Prevents the development of high blood pressure
- Reduces anxiety and depression by releasing endorphins
Statistics
- 250,000 deaths occur a year due to fitness related diseases
- 1 in 4 children are obese
- 14% of young people report no physical activity
- Participation in all types of physical activity decreases as age increases
|
