Active Recreation

(Fitness)
Mr. Alvin L. Bucu
 Fitness

Fitness is a universal concern. In whatever activities

and undertakings you do, you should always be taken
into account if you are to perform them effectively and
efficiently. Fitness is not only for athletes, sportsmen,
PE teachers and instructors but also for students,
parents and other members of the community.
Fitness survey…

Are you into…? Yes No

Walking/Jogging
Biking
Hiphop dancing
Playing sports
Aerobics exercise/zumba
Malling
Yoga exercises
Reflective Questions:

How do you feel about the different activities you are

engaged in?
What influences your choice of physical activity?
How do these activities affect you and your lifestyle?
START BEING FIT—STRETCH IT
OUT!

An effective warm-up should:

Increase blood flow to the muscles;
Increase muscle elasticity;
Gently raise heart rate;
Increase mental alertness; and,
Increase core body temperature
 Healthy Lifestyle Guidelines

1. Perform around 20-30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity on

most days of the week. It can be an accumulation of minutes for each day
2. Eat a healthy breakfast everyday
3. Manage stress effectively
4. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night
5. Perform simple flexibility exercises involving all joints of the body
6. Eat a healthy diet that is rich in whole-wheat grains, fruits, and vegetables
and is low in saturated and trans fats.
7. Do not use tobacco in any form and avoid second hand smoke
8. Maintain your recommended body weight through adequate nutrition
and exercise
9. Have at least one close friend or relative in whom you can confide in
and to whom you can express your feelings
10.Be aware of your surroundings and take personal safety measures at
all times.
 Being physically active can help you achieve a healthy
weight and prevent excessive weight gain. However, physical
activity is also important to all other aspects of your health.
Benefits include sleeping better at night, decreasing your
chances of becoming depressed, and helping you look good.
When you are not physically active, you are more likely to have
health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and
high blood pressure.