Today our theme is the importance of exercise. Please reinforce the following with your children at home....
Kids exercise all the time without even thinking of it. They run around outside, play kickball at school, play sports, dance...even walking the dog is considered exercise!
When we exercise and stay active, we make our bodies stronger. It feels good to have strong, flexible bodies that can do all the things we enjoy.
Exercising can also put you in a better mood. When we exercise, our brains release chemicals that make you feel happier. It's just another reason why exercise is a good idea.
Most importantly, when we exercise, we make our heart happy. Your heart is a muscle. It works hard pumping blood every day. When you exercise, your heart has to work even harder. This gives the heart a workout and your heart gets stronger.
These are just some of the many reasons why it is important to exercise every day. We should all aim to get at least 60 minutes of exercise each day.
Stay tuned, tomorrow I will be posting information about Tuesday's Theme of the Day: Staying Hydrated!
As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535.
