What counts as physical activity?
Physical activity is any form of exercise or movement. Physical activity may include planned activity such as walking, running, games, shooting hoops or other sports. Physical activity may also include other daily activities such as household chores, yard work, walking the dog, etc. It can include unstructured play. Whatever is done, it should be fun. Choose activities everyone can enjoy. Walk briskly, chase the kids in a game of “Hide and Seek” or rake leaves. When you go to the park, instead of watching children play, play with them. When they are playing soccer, watch their game while you walk around the field. Turn off the TV and play an active game of charades or dance to favorite music. Pull out the hula hoop and see who can keep it going the longest. By adding physical activity to your life, you’ll find new energy to do the things you enjoy (as well as the things you need to do!
