The Importance of Regular Exercise

Classroom Survey Show of hands of those who have regular exercise in

their daily routine

Definition

Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.

Types of Exercises

Flexibility

Examples: Stretching

Aerobic

Examples: Swimming, running, skipping rope, basketball, etc.

Anaerobic

Examples: Weight lifting, sprinting, etc.

Statistics of Childhood Obesity in the Philippines

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Filipino Youth Past Time VS. Modern Past Time

Street Games VS Game Consoles

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Health Benefits of Exercise

1. Exercising can prolong life expectancy

Health Benefits of Exercising

2. Exercising Controls Body Weight

Health Benefits of Exercising

3. Exercising Improves Work Performance

Health Benefits of Exercising

4. Exercising boosts immune system; therefore prevents diseases

Simple and effective exercises

1. Walking/Jogging

2. Jumping Jacks

3. Push-up

4. Sit-up

5. Squats

Walking or Jogging

Jumping Jacks

Push-up

Sit-up

Squats

“The only valid excuse for not exercising is paralysis. ”

-Moira Nordholt