Community Bridge
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Independent School District 622 Gladstone Community Education Center 1945 Manton St Maplewood, MN 55109 651-748-7252
NON-PROFIT ORG U. S. POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES MN PERMIT NO. 4263
Time To Get Up and Move
Just Do it! – Move Your Body! – 10,000 Steps a Day – Take the Stairs Instead of the Elevator – Park Farther Away From the Door.
It turns out that these popular wellness tips are even more important than previously thought. Did you know that every hour of sedentary behavior( watching TV, playing video games, etc.) increases your chances of having difficulty doing daily activities and developing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease as you age. That means just getting around your house or at work will be more difficult due to arthritis and who wants to develop diabetes or heart disease? Certainly not me!
The researchers are recommending everyone add some physical activity during your sedentary times: stand-up bingo, walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike while reading or watching TV, getting off the couch and walking around the house during every commercial. And of course, take the stairs and park farther away from the door.
My new fitness watch reminds me every hour to getup and move! Community Bridge can help you move more as well: Swimming on Tuesday evenings, two opportunities for bowling, several dances, PINZapper Ultimate Party includes laser tag and bowling, the Fort Snelling Tour and the MN Zoo Farm Babies trip both include walking, and of course the t-ball / softball games and practices, provide lots of opportunity to move.“ Ding” It’ s time to get up and move!