We keep hearing that our children are out-of-shape.
I would like to propose that my students and parents get together one day a week and just go for a walk.
That’s it! Just one day per week go for a walk with your son or daughter.
http://walking.about.com/library/cal/walkcalendar2006.pdf--PDF printable calendar logs for walking.
The Day by Day Way
Each day of the Walk of Life Program includes a walking assignment, eating strategies, mind and motivation tips, and a community of other walkers with which to share your challenges and successes.
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Walking Off Weight: Walking at a moderate pace for 30-60 minutes burns stored fat and can build muscle to speed up your metabolism. Walking an hour a day is also associated with cutting your risk of heart disease, breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes and stroke. Isn't it time to work 1-hour walks into your busy lifestyle?
Walking shoes are your most important item of gear. Our walking shoe gear guide will help you decide which to buy, where to buy, and reader reviews of shoes.
Excerpt from the walking website.
Calories per Day Calculator
How many calories your body burns per day
This adult daily calorie calculator gives an approximation of your
basal metabolic rate - the number of calories per day your body burns.
If your goal is to lose weight by burning off excess body fat, aim to eat 500 fewer calories per day than your daily caloric needs, and maintain or increase your exercise activity. Do not go below 1200 calories per day unless you are on a medically supervised weight loss program or after consultation with your doctor.
Another excerpt—please check it out!
Once we have started the ball rolling, I would like to expand this to a daily plan, doing a variety of activities.
I would like the families of Stafford to keep a log of the activities undertaken.
http://www.nochildleftinside.org/
This is the latest site giving a lot of local information. Here is a sampling:
Connecticut has more than 800 miles of hiking trails. 2,000 miles of rivers and streams, 1,300 campsites in 14 parks, 9 historic sites, and 237 lakes and ponds.
It all adds up to some amazing natural resources and recreational activities. And it’s all right here, in Connecticut’s 137 State Parks and Forests!
There’s nothing like a day of fresh air and adventure to bring the family together. And whether you like to hike, fish, climb, ski or swim, you’ll find a Connecticut State Park or Forest that’s just right for you.
May is the 2006 National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. A little sampling:
For 50 years, the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports has helped individuals, schools, communities, businesses, and organizations promote healthy lifestyles. During this year's National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we celebrate the Council's 50th anniversary and underscore our Nation's strong commitment to health, physical activity, and fitness.
Created for the students of Stafford High School and their families. It is hoped that this little reminder will help to create something that can last a lifetime!
The websites inside this pamphlet have a wealth of helpful information to set you on the road to better health, fitness, and well being.
Colleen Heuitson
Stafford High School
Physical Education Department
heuitsonc@stafford.ctschool.net
The world of
health and fitness wants you!