Whether you are taking the first step into physical activity or looking to continue your wellness adventure, KeepMovingOKC wants to help motivate and guide you throughout your journey regardless of age, gender, and physical activity level.
Below are articles, links and resources on how you can not only get moving, but KEEP MOVING!
If you have not been physically active in a while, you may wonder how to get started again. Here are some tips:
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Hopefully you’ve decided that it’s time to make physical activity a regular part of your life. And now, you want to get more ideas to boost your physical activity. Read the full article here, which includes resources and other information on your journey to physical wellness.
Try to make physical activity a part of every day. Walk to work, take a physical activity break at lunchtime, or go for an after-dinner stroll. That way it’s easy and fun, not a time crunch.
Choose activities you enjoy. That way you’re more likely to stick with it. If the gym isn’t your style, head for a walking trail, do some gardening, work on your golf game or join a yoga class.
If you’re just starting out, go slow and work up gradually. Make sure you have an action plan for each season, so that the weather doesn’t get in the way. Work physical activity into your daily life. Take a walk around the block, play with your kids or dance to your favorite music.
List the activities you like (swimming, bowling, biking) and the rewards you hope to gain (better heart health, reduced stress). Then plan how to make them part of your daily routine. At work, carve out 10 minutes to walk during lunch. If you have children, ask your family, friends or neighbors to pitch in to watch the kids while you take that dance class you’ve always wanted to sign up for.
Involve family and friends in your physical activity program. You’ll gain support and companionship. You don’t need to go it alone!
Keep at it, and within three months or less, you’ll notice a big difference in your fitness level. You’ll feel better, have more energy, sleep more soundly and reduce your stress.
These three types of physical activity should be included each week for children and adolescents
Want examples of what counts? Check out the aerobic, muscle strengthening, and bone-strengthening activity for children and adolescents.
The Importance of Adaptive Sports for People with a Disability (180medical.com)
Adaptive Sports and Recreation (MSKTC.org)
Adaptive Sports Training Library (moveunitedsport.org)
How to Begin: 7 Common Questions about Wheelchair Sports (wheel-life.org)
Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association Sports , Recreation and Research
How Much Physical Activity do Older Adults Need? (CDC)
Move Your Way for Older Adults (Health.Gov)
Measuring Physical Activity Intensity (CDC)
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (Health.Gov)
60 a Day: Fact Sheet for Kids (Health.Gov)
Physical Activity Basics (CDC)
Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles to Physical Activity (CDC)