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Pump
Up
Your Family's
Energy with Physical Activity!
Plan
activities
for all family members to enjoy 2-3 times a month.
Go
on a family bike ride.
Plant
a family garden.
Pack
a picnic meal to eat at the park and go on a family hike.
Keep
Moving
and Stay Healthy!
Plan
with
your kids—fun activities
for the whole family.
- Make
a regular date to walk with friends and neighbors.
- Join
a community activity group, like aerobics or body
toning.
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If
you have questions about Health resources in McLeod County,
Meeker County or Sibley County, feel free to Contact
Us.
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Make
Family Time
an Active Time
EAT
SMART. PLAY HARD. ™
Move
More.
Sit
Less!
Play!
Reduce
TV watching and increase active play.
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Tour
a local museum, zoo, or historic site for
activity and learning.
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Let
kids help with planning ways to move.
Make
Play Safe!
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Set
up an area in the home where kids can be
active.
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Use
safety gear when needed, like a helmet, pads or
goggles.
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physical activity:
Increases
fitness levels and keeps the heart and lungs healthy.
Builds
and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
Helps
control weight to decrease the risk of many
diseases.
Boosts
energy and promotes sound sleep.
Helps everyone feel good about themselves and happier
in general.
Ways
to Move!
- Ride
a bike
- Walk
the dog
- Roller
skate, scooter, or in-line skate
- Play
basketball, baseball, soccer, or football
- Play
catch
- Jump
rope or jog in place
- Mow
the grass or rake the lawn
- Clean
the house
- Take
the stairs instead of the elevator
- Dance
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Physical
activity is fun,
makes you
strong, and
helps to make
you feel good too! |
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