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Promoting Physical Activity

Promoting Physical Activity. Staying Fit and Healthy. “What’s the Most Unhealthful Thing you do Every Day?”. “The Chair-Based Lifestyle”. “The Chair-Based Lifestyle”. “The Chair-Based Lifestyle”. “The Chair-Based Lifestyle”. Mail. E-mail. Why is Physical Activity important?.

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Promoting Physical Activity

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  1. Promoting Physical Activity Staying Fit and Healthy

  2. “What’s the Most Unhealthful Thing you do Every Day?”

  3. “The Chair-Based Lifestyle”

  4. “The Chair-Based Lifestyle”

  5. “The Chair-Based Lifestyle”

  6. “The Chair-Based Lifestyle” Mail E-mail

  7. Why is Physical Activity important? • Strong cardiovascular system - heart, lungs and blood vessels • Good muscle strength • Good endurance and stamina • Good flexibility • Helps reduce weight or maintain a healthy weight • Helps reduce fatigue • Helps to produce good quality sleep • Helps balance and coordination • Reduces anxiety and depression

  8. FLEXIBILITY

  9. FLEXIBILITY

  10. STRENGTHENING

  11. STRENGTHENING

  12. ENDURANCE or AEROBICActivities Endurance is our ability to sustain activity depending on the function of our heart and lungs.

  13. ENDURANCE/AEROBIC

  14. ENDURANCE/AEROBIC

  15. Preparing toExercise

  16. Some Advice for ExerciseProblems

  17. Keep itup! Remember:Experience, practice and success help establish a habit Start s..l..o..w, and build yourendurance

  18. Opportunities in the Neighborhood

  19. Shape Up NYC Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes every week at dozens of locations across the five boroughs. Shape Up NYC classes are taught by expert fitness instructors who know how to make fitness fun. Class offerings are varied and include aerobics, yoga, pilates and zumba. Shape Up NYC is a FREE program. You do not need to be a member of a recreation center in order to attend a class. You can search by location below, or browse the list of classes to find an activity or place that's right for you! Visit: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/shape_up_ny/shape_up_ny.htmlorhttp://tinyurl.com/shapeup-nyc

  20. Police Athletic League PAL facilities offer programs in recreation, weight training, team sports, dance, arts & crafts, summer camp and more. PAL members must be at least 6 years old. There is annual fee of $5.00. Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm (6-13 yrs) For more information contact: PAL Citywide Operations Tel: (212) 477-9450 ext.366Fax: (212) 477-6504E-mail: citywide@palnyc.org www.palnyc.org

  21. Mercy Center Activities include adult salsa, meringue and swing-dance lessons. Yoga and Dancercise (women only). Dancing and drumming programs for children in grades 1-12 are also available. Please call for detailed schedules. 377 East 145th StreetBronx, New York 10454 Contact: Mary Galeono(718) 993-2789 info@mercycenterbronx.org www.mercycenterbronx.org

  22. NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Facilities The recreation centers offer facilities such as indoor pools, weight rooms, basketball courts, and dance studios, art studios, game rooms, and libraries. All of our recreation centers offer a range of programs for people of all ages.  http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/recreationcenters

  23. NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Facilities COST

  24. NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Facilities BRONX LOCATIONS

  25. NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Facilities BROOKLYN LOCATIONS Betsy Head (Field House)Hopkinson Street & Amboy Street Brownsville Recreation Center1555 Linden BoulevardThis facility has an indoor pool. Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center9941 Fort Hamilton ParkwayHerbert Von King Cultural ArtsRecreation Center670 Lafayette Avenue Metropolitan Recreation Center261 Bedford AvenueThis facility has an indoor pool.Red Hook Recreation Center155 Bay StreetSt. John’s Recreation Center1251 Prospect PlaceThis facility has an indoor pool.Sunset Park Recreation Center7th Avenue at 43rd Street

  26. NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Facilities MANHATTAN LOCATIONS Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center80 Catherine Street Asser Levy Recreation CenterAsser Levy PlaceThis facility has an indoor pool. Chelsea Recreation Center430 West 25th StreetThis facility has an indoor pool. Hamilton Fish Recreation Center128 Pitt StreetHansborough Recreation Center35 West 134th StreetThis facility has an indoor pool. Highbridge Field House2301 Amsterdam Avenue J. Hood Wright Recreation Center351 Fort Washington Avenue Jackie Robinson Recreation Center85 Bradhurst Avenue Morningside Park House410 West 123rd Street North Meadow Recreation CenterCentral Park Pelham Fritz Recreation Center18 Mount Morris Park West Recreation Center 54348 East 54th StreetThis facility has an indoor pool. Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center2180 1st Avenue Tony Dapolito Recreation Center3 Clarkson StreetThis facility has an indoor pool.

  27. NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Facilities QUEENS LOCATIONS Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center93-29 Queens Boulevard Louis Armstrong Community Center33-16 108 St. Playground for All Children Field House111-01 Corona Avenue Roy Wilkins Recreation Center177th St & Baisley BoulevardThis facility has an indoor pool. Sorrentino Recreation Center18-48 Cornaga Avenue A.R.R.O.W. Field House35-30 35th StreetAl Oerter Recreation Center131-40 Fowler Avenue Bowne Park Field House32nd Avenue & 159th Street Detective Keith L.Williams Field House106-16 173rd Street between 106th & 107th ave Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & RinkAvery Avenue and 131 Street

  28. NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Facilities STATEN ISLAND LOCATIONS De Matti PlaygroundTompkins Avenue, Chestnut Street, & Shaughnessy Lane Faber Park Field HouseFaber Street & Richmond Terrace Graniteville Field HouseJules & Regis Drive Greenbelt Recreation CenterBrielle Avenue (between Walcott and Rockland avenues, across from Sea View Hospital) Lyons PoolMurray Hulbert Ave

  29. BeFitNYC.comFree Search Engine for Fitness Program in NYC

  30. Get Moving! • At Home: • Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both!  Start with 5-10 minutes and work up to 30 minutes. • Try an exercise DVD at home (For example: Zumba, Yoga, P90X, etc.) • Take the stairs in your building instead of the elevator • Put on your favorite music and DANCE! • Play the Wii Fit or PS3 Kinect with your kids!

  31. Get Moving! • Exercises At Home • Pushups: Do them on your knees, instead of keeping your legs straight. Or, do them standing up against a wall. You will be building up arm strength and working out muscles in your chest area. • Light Weight Lifting: Just use whatever you can find in your house. Start out with something lighter, such as a can of peas, and work yourself up to heavier items. You can use milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles or even water jugs. • Leg Lifts: These are great for building up strength and muscles in your legs. Try them during commercial breaks!

  32. Get Moving! • At Work: • Stand while talking on the telephone • Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Or get off a few floors early and take the stairs the rest of the way. • Get off the train or bus a few blocks early and walk the rest of the way to work.    • Walk around your building for a break during the work day or during lunch. • Get up and stretch every 30 minutes! 

  33. Get Moving! • At Play: • The Bronx has more parks than any other borough! Walk, run, jog or bike in the park. • Try a new sport like tennis, paddleball, baseball or soccer. • Make a date with a friend to enjoy your favorite physical activities. Do them regularly.    • Make Family Time Active Time: Encourage everyone to think of fun things to do to get up and moving, get off the sofas, and away from the screen - especially doing things as a family.

  34. StayingACTIVE www.playborhood.com www.nycplay.org

  35. 78th St. Play Street

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