Wellness Tip of the Week 2.0
Volume 2, Issue #4
August 22, 2006
Huey Pearson
Cordova Park Elementary

Fit-trition Facts for Adults

Serving Size 1 Human Body

Servings Per Individual 1

Servings Per Person Unlimited

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Amount Per Serving                                          30-60 Minutes p/day

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Calories Burned (Depends on Intensity and Duration of Exercise)

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At Work

              Park farther from the building

              Take a walk with students at recess

              Take a 5 minute stretch break with students 2 x’s per day

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After Work

              Walk your students out to the bus or car riding line

              Walk for 5 minutes before returning to your classroom

              Exercise for 30 minutes, then finish plans for tomorrow

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At Home

              Stop at track or a park and walk before you get home

              Ask a friend to meet you at your workout center

              Try different types of physical activity

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All the Time

              Cut back on calorie consumption

              Increase physical activity slowly

              Make regular physical activity a part of your life

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Benefits

              You will start feeling better

              Your outlook on life will improve

              Your circulation and blood pressure will improve

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*Percent Daily Values are based on the number of times per  

  week you exercise and the length and duration of your workout. 

  Your daily values will also depend on your body size and the

  type of regular physical activity you engage in. 

*Drink water before, during and after physical activity

*Consult with your physician if you are a first time participant or

  over the age of 35.

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