1. Recommendations for Physical Activity Double Dutch!

2. Why is Physical Activity Important? Longer life Higher self-esteem Less depression Easier movement Healthier bones and muscles Healthy weight Friendships Fun

3. Physical Activity Reduces Likelihood of... Heart disease Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Stroke

4. Moderate to Vigorous Activity Moderate: you can talk but not sing while you do them Vigorous: you can only say a few words without stopping to catch your breath

5. Aerobic Activities Running Walking Swimming Cycling Dancing

6. Muscle-Strengthening Activities Push-ups Lifting weights Climbing

7. Bone-Strengthening Activities Jumping Walking Running Sports such as tennis, soccer

8. Balance and Stretching Activities Dancing Gymnastics Yoga Martial arts