The nitty gritty....

Hi ladies,
It's time to dig our teeth into the nitty gritty of health and physical well being. I have ordered a box of "goodies"and they are ready for the taking in Mr. Cheney's back room. Inside this box you will find booklets titled "Vibrant Faces Co-Ed" as well as a small purse of feminine hygiene products. We are going to use the booklets as a guide for future posts as we wrap up the year. Topics will include physical activity, nutrition, emotional health and physical health and hygiene. We are going to start with the physical activity section of the booklet; and, because we've covered some such topics, I'm going to ask you to push through and read the entire section- it's 10 very small pages with some optional activities (you don't have to do the crossword!). Let's meet up here again in a week, once you've all had a chance to get the booklets and your samples. We'll talk about anything new you learned about physical activity and any questions you might have. So tomorrow don't forget to bug Mr. Cheney for your "goodies"... and I'll see you all here in a week!

Mrs. Jack

Exercise- working up a sweat!

Hi ladies,

I must say how impressed I am by the amount of girls participating on the Volleyball team. You girls look strong and are developing great skills for the game.

There is a reason we try to get you involved in sports through Phys. Ed and school teams- being active is VERY important to your health. Working up a sweat gets your heart pumping which keeps your heart in good condition. Our bodies crave exercise, they are built to move. Regular exercise can help prevent diseases such as heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Finally, when you exercise you strengthen your muscles, bones, and ligaments- keeping you strong and able to engage in and enjoy your daily activities.

With all these reasons, is there any reason not to exercise? How do you feel about exercise, do you feel like you get enough? Do you want more? If you don't like it, why? I know it's not for everyone but I have lots of ideas for people of all different ability levels so let's talk...exercise!!