Health and Wellness
Giving you activities and inspiration for improved health
Inspirational Quotes:
Fitness Scavenger Hunt - In town
In a town
· Walk or Jog around the trail.
· When you see or pass the following items, do the corresponding exercise:
· Bench – 10 Push-Ups (for easier push-ups, lean on the bench)
· Bike Rack – 20 Sit-ups
· Pile of Leaves/snow – 20 Jumping Jacks
· Monkey Bars – 10 Pull-ups (or just hang there and keep trying to pull up)
· Log – Find a somewhat heavy, but easily picked up log and do 20 bicep curls.
· Picnic Table – 20 Squats
- Baby Carriage - 20 Butt Kicks
· Car or Truck passes you – 20 High Knees
· If your park is on the smaller side, repeat the course 2 or 3 times
· To modify – decrease or increase the amount of activities (for example do 10 jumping jacks instead of 20).
Fitness Scavenger Hunt - On the farm
On the Farm
· Walk or Jog around a trail that is safe
· When you see or pass the following items, do the corresponding exercise:
· Large bolder or rock – 10 Push-Ups (for easier push-ups, lean on the bench)
· Crocus or wild flower – 20 Sit-ups
· Pile of Leaves – 20 Jumping Jacks
· Gopher – 10 Butt Kicks (or just hang there and keep trying to pull up)
· Log – Find a somewhat heavy, but easily picked up log and do 20 bicep curls.
· Flying bird (not one that is perched) – 20 Squats
· Car, tractor or truck passes you – 20 High Knees
· If your walk is on the smaller side, repeat the course 2 or 3 times
· To modify – decrease or increase the amount of activities (for example do 10 jumping jacks instead of 20).
Fitness Challenge - Make your own scavenger hunt
You can make it for any age level - for example, maybe you have younger siblings at home and you found some great ways to keep them engaged in the HUNT!
Wellness Theme - Sleep
Why is sleep important?
Benefits of Sleep
Benefits of Sleep
Improved capacity to focus and learn
Improved mood
Improved physical health
Lower risk of obesity
Supports normal growth and development in children and teens
Wellness Challenge - SLEEP
Are you getting enough sleep?
I Challenge you to keep a sleep log this week/month to see who is most rested!
Use the attached sleep log to track your results - https://frontdoor.furniturerow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sleep-log.pdf
I really hope you are reading these newsletters!
Email: angie.seaman@pallisersd.ab.ca
Website: https://www.countycentral.ca/
Phone: 403-485-2223