Staying active these holidays
EXERCISE, fitness, physical activity and sport are all terms used when referring to being active. It basically means to get off the couch and give your body the chance to strengthen muscles, stretch and do aerobic activity.
Being active along with eating well, will help you remain healthy.
Research has shown that children who do regular physical activity feel more confident; have more energy; have improved sleep; are happy and relaxed; have better concentration; learn teamwork skills; develop new friendships; are more motivated; better organised and have positive social behaviours.
It is recommended that you should be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day.
So GET ACTIVE these holidays.
Find your heart rate
To know how hard you should exercise, find your target heart rate.
Being active within the range of your target heart rate not only helps you keep your heart and lungs healthy but also helps you get or stay fit.
The number of beats your heart produces in one minute is your heart rate. To find your heart rate place the tips of your second and third fingers on the inside of your wrist slightly below the base of your thumb. Another good place to find your pulse is along the neck on either side of your windpipe. Press down until you feel a pulse and count each beat for 15 seconds. Multiply that amount by four to find your heart rate.