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Benefits of Physical Activity

Benefits of Physical Activity. Physical Activity vs. MVPA. Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure Any activity is better than being sedentary (Ex. Cleaning house vs watching TV)

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Benefits of Physical Activity

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  1. Benefits of Physical Activity

  2. Physical Activity vs. MVPA • Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure • Any activity is better than being sedentary (Ex. Cleaning house vs watching TV) • Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) is a higher level of physical activity (≥ brisk walk) • Beneficial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle

  3. MVPA • Examples of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity • Biking • Dancing • Swimming • Playing soccer • Body cues to know you are doing MVPA • Breathing harder • faster heartbeat • warm face • sweating

  4. Benefits of MVPA • Control your weight • Reduce your risk of lifestyle diseases • Strengthen your bones and muscles • Improve your mental health and mood • Increase life expectancy

  5. Screen Time and Physical Activity • Screen Time- the total amount of time a person spends in front of any type of electronic media screen • Examples • Watching TV shows, movies • Surfing the Internet, social networking, downloading music • Playing video, computer, handheld games • Texting

  6. Screen Time and Physical Activity • What are you really doing when you are involved in screen time? • Not moving for long periods of time • Not paying attention to how much time is passing • Spending time that could be used on productive things such as homework, sleep, or MVPA • Possible consequences of not enough MVPA • Weight gain • Feeling tired • Increased feelings of anxiety • Decreased self-esteem

  7. MVPA, Screen Time, and You. • 60 minutes a day is the recommended minimum amount of physical activity for teens. • 2 hours a day is the recommended maximum amount of screen time for teens. • How much moderate to vigorous physical activity do you get a day? • What is your screen time usage per day?

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