Physical Activity
Why is it important to maintain a healthy weight?
Being overweight or obese has been shown to increase the risk of several chronic diseases such as:
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Stroke
- Cancer
Among obese people, losing a few pounds or preventing additional weight gain can reduce their risk for developing these conditions.
Physical Activity
Why is physical activity important?
Regular physical activity helps us live longer, happier, and healthier lives. It can help to relieve stress and provide overall feeling of well-being. Physical activity can help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and lower risk for chronic disease.
Benefits of physical activity
- Improves self-esteem and feelings of well-being
- Increases fitness level
- Helps build and maintain bones, muscles, and joints
- Builds endurance and muscle strength
- Enhances flexibility and posture
- Helps manage weight
- Lowers risk or heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes
- Helps control blood pressure
- Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety
PHYSICAL FITNESS IDEAS
30 ways to get 30 minutes or less
http://www.healthyhawaii.com/start_walking/start_walking/30_ways_to_get_30%2b_minutes.htm
Oahu Fun Fitness Maps:
http://www.healthyhawaii.com/images/stories/StartWalkingFiles/fun_map.pdf