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Active fun,
all year long
WHEN
summer ends and
temperatures start to cool, it is the
perfect time to get outside and play.
And that can help your whole family
stay healthy. Here are just a few ways
to squeeze more movement into
your days:
Make a splash.
Part fun, part
exercise, swimming is one cool
workout.
Safety first:
Never let kids out
of sight—not even for a moment.
Always swim with a buddy.
Ride a bike.
You can’t beat pedal-
powered fun.
Safety first:
Wear a helmet every
ride—grown-ups too. Riding with
younger kids? Try to stay off streets
and on bike paths.
Play ball!
Sports promote kids’
confidence. Parents might be game
too.
Safety first:
Depending on the
sport, helmets, pads, faceguards or
other gear are needed. If you try a
new sport or fitness pursuit, increase
your activity gradually. Give your
body time off to rest.
Roll with it.
Do you favor
the free-wheeling fun of skates,
skateboards or scooters? Now is a
great time to learn.
Safety first:
Pick a smooth, safe
surface for scooters, skateboards or
in-line skates. Roll with proper hel-
mets and pads—well away from cars.
Bonus tips
Children and teens need 60 min-
utes of activity a day, 5 days a week.
Adults need 30 minutes of activity
a day, 5 days a week. Remember to
drink plenty of clear fluids to stay
hydrated.
Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American
Academy of Pediatrics; LetsMove.gov
If you haven’t been active for
a while, you might check with
a doctor to make sure certain
exercises are safe for you.
numbers to know:
flu stats
You can spread the flu virus
a day
before you
have symptoms. You can also pass on flu germs up to
7 days
after becoming sick.
BETWEEN
PERCENT
OF PEOPLE
IN THE U.S.
GET THE FLU
EVERY YEAR.
~
AND
~
5 20
On average,
more than
200,000
people nationwide are hospitalized every
year because of complications from the flu.