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Get Active, Feel Great!
Active Seniors
Walking – this is a great way to keep active. Schedule it in, go with a friend and maybe even wear a step counter to help reach your goals with this low impact activity
Weigh-in - use hand weights to keep upper body strength sound. Start with a comfortable weight like 3lbs. that provides a little bit of resistance but also allows you to flex your muscles
Park farther – make an effort to get in more walking time during everyday activities like shopping, doctor’s visits or even just visiting friends
Home gym – make your home a rich source of ways to get active from doing your own housework, to gardening, to yard work
It’s playtime – call in the grandkids for a workout full of fun and silliness. You’ll spend wonderful times together and work up a sweat before you know it!
Did You Know?
Obesity on the rise
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), obesity in the United States has increased dramatically over the last 20 years.
-In 2008, only one state (Colorado) had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%
-Thirty-two states had a prevalence equal to or greater than 25%; six of these states (Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia ) had a prevalence of obesity equal to or greater than 30%.
(Source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html)
Get up and get active!
Physical activity doesn’t always mean vigorous, difficult exercise. In fact, a few changes in your everyday routine can boost your activity levels. Here are a handful of simple and effective tips to add some more activity to your life:
- In the Spring and Summer consider walking or biking to work
- At work, provide colleagues with messages or documents in person
- Always take the stairs instead of the elevator
- Enjoy a 10-15 minute walk during your coffee break or at lunch
- If you use public transportation to get to work, get off one stop earlier and walk the rest of the way
- When driving, park further from your destination and walk the remaining distance
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