Lighten Up Georgia - Weekly Tip 11

 

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"Fighting Obesity - One Step At A Time"

 

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Release: April  11, 2005

 

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There are 1440 minutes in every day... Schedule 30 of them for physical activity.

Adults need recess too! With a little creativity and planning, even the person with the busiest schedule can make room for physical activity. For many folks, before or after work or meals is often an available time to cycle, walk, or play. Think about your weekly or daily schedule and look for or make opportunities to be more active. Every little bit helps. Consider the following suggestions:

  • Walk, cycle, jog, skate, etc., to work, school, the store, or place of worship.
  • Park the car farther away from your destination.
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
  • If you find it too difficult to be active after work, try it before work. 
  • Take fitness breaks-walking or doing desk exercises-instead of taking coffee breaks.
  • Avoid laborsaving devices-turn off the self-propel option on your lawn mower or vacuum cleaner.
  • Use leg power-take small trips on foot to get your body moving.
  • Exercise while watching TV (for example, use hand weights, stationary bicycle/treadmill/stair climber, or stretch).
  • Keep a pair of comfortable walking or running shoes in your car and office. You'll be ready for activity wherever you go!
  • Make a Saturday morning walk a group habit.
  • Walk while doing errands.

When is the best time to exercise? Until recent years, there were conflicting stories on whether it was 'best' to exercise in the morning, at noon, before or after dinner, or late in the evening. Recent research, however, indicates the 'best' time is whatever time fits in your schedule. Take a very close look at your day and write the specific time in your planner as an appointment for physical activity. For many people, mornings are best because this is the only time that is not obligated or shared with other commitments/people. For those who are not early birds and have a full evening schedule, the best time is during the lunch hour- while some find it best to work out late at night. Bottom line, make it an appointment and keep it!

 

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Remember:

 

April 15, 2005: Remember to turn in your teams weekly activity report.

May 7, 2005: Cobb Cup (Team Handball)

July 8-17, 2005: Georgia Games Championships

August 6, 2005: Run For Life (Road Race)

September 12, 2005: Bandy & Bailey Golf Jam 

 

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