Healthy Basics: Be Active

Have fun moving your body!

Being active can be fun! Find something you like to do with your friends and family and… HAVE FUN!

Remember: you need to be active for one hour each day. It doesn’t have to be all at once.

Examples:

Dance | Walk | Skate

Join a team | Hike | Play

Kick a Ball | Run | Swim

How can I be active?

Being active is moving around or exercising!! It is moving your arms and legs enough to make your heart beat hard and fast. It gives you energy and keeps you healthy!

Why be active?

• Being active makes your heart strong and healthy!
• Being active keeps you from gaining too much weight.
• Being active makes your bones and muscles strong!
• Being active cheers you up and helps you feel good about yourself.

Get moving!

• Get up!
• Turn off the TV
• Put down the video games