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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
![Move It! Choose FUN! Your body counts on you to be active to help strengthen your bones and heart, and build muscles. How much physical activity do kids need? Get at least 60 minutes a day of moderate activity, most days of the week. Do... Spend less time sitting arround watching TV or using the computer. Do enough strengthening activities to keep your muscles firm. Do more intense activities that warm you up and make you grow! Walk, wiggle, dance, climg the stairs. Just keep moving whenever you can.](images/moveit.gif)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SAFETY TIPS
- Slow down if you’re out of breath. You should be able to talk during physical activity without gasping for breath.
- Drink water before, during, and after physical activity (even during water workouts).
- Wear appropriate safety gear.
- Wear supportive sneakers and use sunscreen when outdoors.
- Use the buddy system. Bring a friend along when you go
swimming or out walking so you have someone around if you need help.
STOP PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RIGHT AWAY IF YOU:
- have pain anywhere in your body.
- feel dizzy or sick.
- break out in a cold sweat.
- have muscle cramps.
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