May Focus: Fast Facts, Cool Tools, & News to Use y Ne

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!

Walking at a fast pace for three hours or more at least once a week, can reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 65% and ease the severity and reduce the frequency of lower back pain.

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“Take care of your body. It’s thefyonly place you have to yylive.”

Movement in exercise helps relieve stress by producing a relaxation response which serves as a position distraction.

Exercise makes you feel more energized because it releases endorphins into the blood.

Even at rest, muscle is three times more ef cient at burning calories than fat.

Sources:

Fitness Health Zone.“40 Facts about Fitness.” dosomething.org. Visual.ly. Accessed May 3, 2023. https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-factsabout-fitness.

Russi Sarnataro, Barbara.“Top 10 Fitness Facts.” dosomething.org. WebMD. Accessed May 3, 2023. https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-factsabout-fitness.

The only exercise you should hold your breath for is underwater swimming.

Running is good for you. People who run 12-18 miles a week have a stronger immune system and can increase their bone mineral density.

The heart is the strongest muscle in the body.

Smith, Laura.“90 Inspiring Health Facts For A Healthier (And Happier) You!: Health and Fitness Facts.” The Good Body. February 23, 2023. https:// www.thegoodbody.com/health-facts/.