Exercise Plan

Goal of steps per day:

Endurance: develops during aerobic activity when the heart beats faster and a person breathes harder.	Strengthening: helps muscles have more power by making them stronger.	Stretching: helps improve flexibility, allowing muscles and joints to bend and move easily.
Minutes per day:	Minutes per day:	Minutes per day:
Days per week:	Days per week:	Days per week:
Walking as fast as you can Running Hiking Swimming Biking Skating Playing tag Dancing to music Basketball or volleyball Mowing the lawn Housework Games that you make up that involve moving as fast as you can See handout on apps for your Smartphone or device Other ideas:	Playground equipment (monkey bars, climbing, hanging from, crawling across) Rope, rock, or tree climbing Running or rowing Push-ups, pull-ups, or sit-ups Using resistance bands Leg strengthening: Jump forward, backward, side to side, diagonally, up and down from a step Hop on one foot in all different directions Hopscotch Climb up and down stairs Squat up and down with control – Back against the wall or in free space Kick, pass balls Climb hills or stairs Lunges Arm strengthening Throw, catch, bounce, or dribble balls of different sizes Crawl across room on all fours or in a crab-walking position Climb or swing on a rope Pushing or pulling activities Bat a balloon in the air Other ideas:	Yoga Martial arts Dancing Stretching: Hamstrings Heel cords Upper back and chest Neck See handout on apps for your Smartphone or device

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