Active April – Day 24
Parents who exercise regularly are good fitness models for their children; this encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Active April – Day 23
Walking at a brisk pace can burn almost as many calories as jogging the same distance.
Active April – Day 22
Scheduling in rest days gives your body the time it needs to recover and improve.
Active April – Day 21
People who workout with a partner or trainer are more likely to stick with their fitness regimes.
Active April – Day 20
Improve your mental health and mood with an exercise routine.
Active April – Day 19
Exercise makes you feel more energized because it releases endorphins into the blood.
Active April – Day 18
Being dehydrated reduces exercise performance.
Active April – Day 17
People who don’t regularly exercise may lose up to 80% of their muscle strength by age 65.
Active April – Day 16
People who are physically active for approximately seven hours a week are 40% less likely to die early compared to people who are only active for less than 30 minutes a week.
Active April – Day 15
“The more you sweat, the more calories you burn.” – WRONG Sweat is how your body cools itself down. It doesn’t equate to calories burned.