Exercising and staying as active is essential for optimal health care. Since May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, celebrate by incorporating more movement into your lifestyle with the following ideas. 

Health Benefits of Physical Fitness 

Routine physical activity is crucial for promoting long-term health, especially in children. Engaging in daily physical activity reduces the risk of adults developing high blood pressure, type II diabetes, and other chronic health conditions. Additionally, a regular movement regimen prevents obesity, reduces depression, and promotes better quality sleep. 

What Activities Can You Do?

Physical activities may be light, moderate, or vigorous, which gives you several options for staying fit.

Less strenuous activities may include walking, stretching, gardening, and doing housework.

Examples of moderate physical activities include brisk walking, biking, dancing, tennis, water aerobics, and shooting a basketball.

For more vigorous physical activity, you can run, jog, do yard work, jump rope, or play football, baseball, or soccer.

How Can You Involve Kids?

One of the most effective ways to involve kids in more physical activities is by making them fun. If you have small children, encourage them to ride scooters, tricycles, play tee-ball, do hopscotch, hula hoop, or throw a ball back and forth.

Older kids may enjoy racing games, rollerskating, skateboarding, or going on a scavenger hunt. You can also get your kids involved in household chores and light yard work to keep them active. 

The next time you need a simple checkup or health care treatment for a more serious issue, get in touch with Fairbanks Clinic, Inc. This medical center and hospital has provided health care services to Alaskan patients of all ages since 1932. Call (907) 452-1761 to make an appointment as a new patient and find out how to send your medical records. Visit them online to learn more about their emergency medical care providers.