Destani Fuhr Nicole Trick

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1 Destani Fuhr Nicole Trick

2 Improve health, fitness, and quality of life through daily physical activity.

3 78.6 Anyone know what that number represents?

4 Less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Only one in three adults receives the recommended amount of physical activity each week. More than 80% of adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and musclestrengthening activities Topics &Objectives. Physical activity. Retrieved from:

5 Top 3 causes of death in the U.S. 1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Lower Chronic Respiratory Disease

6 30 minutes of exercise daily has been proven to significantly improve overall health and reduce the risk of many serious diseases.

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8 There are multiple reasons for the exceedingly high number of adults who are overweight and inactive. Two of the most common are: 1. Extremely busy schedules 2. Less activity due to technology and better mass transportation.

9 Sedentary jobs have increased 83% since 1950 and physically active jobs now make up only about 25% of our workforce. That is 50% less than Our average work week is longer. On average Americans work 47 hours a week more hours a year than 20 years ago.

10 The average healthcare cost exceeds $3,000 per person annually. Obese employees cost employers an additional $460 to $2,500 in medical costs and sick days per year.

11 An idea that the AHA proposes are on site workout facilities that employees can use during lunch break or before/after work. By providing an onsite workout facility, it is more convenient to get in a workout, it is free with employment, and employees are able to get their workout in away from the stresses and commitments at home.

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13 5 Benefits of Group Exercise: 1. Motivation Someone to hold you accountable 2. Make new friends 3. It becomes a routine 4. You push yourself further 5. It s fun!

14 Because obesity is such a huge problem in the U.S, there are shows on television informing the public of the risks associated with being overweight, as well as promoting physical activity.

15 The Biggest Loser The Biggest Loser TV show makes weight loss a competition through a diet plan and extensive exercise.

16 My 600-lb Life The devastating cases on this show make viewers aware of what can lie ahead if they don t participate regular physical activity a day and make the right diet choices.

17 Owens offers an exercise facility free of charge to students which includes a full cardio bank, weight room, track, and 3 full rectangular courts along.

18 Martial arts Mind/Body fitness General fitness Sports based courses Outdoor fitness

19 By participating in only 30 minutes physical activity each day you will: Reduce body fat significantly Increase your lifespan Manage chronic pain Reduce your risk of developing Diabetes, CVD, hypertension, and bone disease Boost your overall mood Improve your memory Strengthen bones Boosts your immune system Reduce stress Detoxify your body Reduce your risk of developing Cancer

20 There are plenty of local gyms and workout facilities. Find one that is close to you and join today or engage in physical activity from home!

21 YMCA LA Fitness Bally s Power House Planet Fitness Wildwood Athletic Club Extreme Results Intensity Crossfit All 4 One

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23 Hunt, R. (2013). Introduction to community-based nursing (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Some exercise is better than none: More is better to reduce heart disease risk. (n.d.). ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 25, 2014, from Topics &Objectives. Physical activity. Retrieved from: Physical activity guidelines for americans. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Retrieved from: