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One Hour of Physical Activity
Strive to get at least ONE hour of physical activity every day.
Physical activity is any body movement that uses energy. Most kids and adults don’t spend enough time moving their bodies. Kids should try to get their hearts pumping to the point where they feel "breathless" from physical activity at least once a day.
Regular physical activity helps us to have strong and healthy hearts, bones, and muscles, and to achieve or maintain a healthy weight. People who are active may have an increased ability to learn, feel more energetic, and sleep better.
Tips for Success:
- Be active together. Use physical activity as family bonding time.
- Talk with your kids while walking the dog or shooting hoops.
- Insert physical activity into the things you already do. Park farther away from store entrances. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Set up a safe area in your home where active play is okay — nasty weather is no excuse to sit on the couch all day!
- Set your weekend in motion by planning active family fun. Try a hike, a walk through the zoo, a dip in the local pool, or a frisbee toss in the park.
- Choose activities at different levels of intensity, like slow walking and skating.
More ONE information and resources can be found at our 5-2-1-Almost None Online Resources page.
Frequently Asked Question on ONE
What's an activity my family can do together?
Delaware has many scenic state parks for families to walk and hike together. One great way to get your one hour (or more!) of physical activity in is by taking part in the Delaware State Parks Trail Challenge, co-sponsored by NHPS. Hike 5 or more of 15 designated trails throughout Delaware to win fun awards and be entered into prize drawings.
- Hike 5 trails to receive the Explorer Award
- Hike 10 trails to receive the Advanced Hiker Award
- Complete all 15 trails, and you’ll receive the Expert Hiker Award!
For more information about the Delaware State Parks Trail Challenge program, including trail locations, distances, and registration forms, visit www.destateparks.com/trail-challenge.
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