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How to Be Physically Active While Social Distancing

August 27, 2020 By City of West Chicago

With the emphasis on physical activity during the month of September for West Chicago’s Virtual Move with the Mayor Challenge, it is important to know how to do so while social distancing. The following information on this topic is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Move with the Mayor Virtual Challenge English – .pdf 314kb

How to Be Physically Active While Social Distancing

mother and daughter stretching

Getting physical activity can be a challenge while staying at home. However, it’s possible—and important—to be physically active while social distancing. Physical activity reduces blood pressure and anxiety and helps you sleep better. It can also help to improve mood and energy level.

Children aged 3 to 5 years need physical activity throughout the day, every day for growth and development. Children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years need at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity daily. Adults need 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity activity such as brisk walking for health benefits. Regardless of your age, some physical activity is better than none.

Here are ideas for staying active close to home:

  • Engage in active family play time. Any game that gets everyone up and moving counts!
  • Catch up on household chores such as cleaning out the closet. Vacuuming is also a physical activity.
  • Get outside. Mow the grass, go for a walk, or take a bike ride. Remember to maintain a safe distance between yourself and other active neighbors.
  • Make television watching more active by doing jumping jacks or push-ups during the commercials.

See more information about the health benefits of physical activity and how much physical activity you need.

Additional Resources

  • Protect Yourself and Others From COVID-19 When Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities
  • Staying Active While Social Distancing: Questions and Answers
  • President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition on Twitter

Como Estar Físicamente Activo Durante el Distancimento Social

Con el énfasis en actividad física durante el mes de septiembre para el Desafío de Muévete con el Alcalde de West Chicago Virtual, es importante saber cómo hacerlo durante distanciamiento social.  La siguiente información sobre este tema es de los Centros de Control de Enfermedades y Prevención.

Move with the Mayor Virtual Challenge Spanish – .pdf 347kb

Como Estar Físicamente Activo Durante el Distanciamiento Social

Obteniendo actividad física puede ser un desafío mientras estando en casa.  Sin embargo, es posible – e importante – estar físicamente activo durante el distanciamiento social.  La actividad física reduce la presión arterial y ansiedad y ayuda a dormir mejor.  También puede ayudar a mejorar el estado de ánimo y nivel de energía.

Los niños edades 3 a 5 años necesitan actividad física durante todo el día, cada día para crecimiento y desarrollo.  Los niños y adolescentes edades 6 a 17 años necesitan por lo menos 60 minutos de actividad física moderado a vigoroso diario. Los adultos necesitan 150 minutos por semana de actividad intensidad moderada tales como caminar rápido para beneficios de la salud.  Independientemente de su edad, alguna actividad física es mejor que ninguna.

Aquí hay ideas para mantenerse activo cerca de casa:

  • Participe en tiempo de juego familiar activo. ¡Cualquier juego que levante a todos y los mueve cuenta!
  • Póngase al corriente con los trabajos rutinarios tales como limpiar el armario.  Aspirar también es una actividad física.
  • Salga afuera. Corte el pasto, vaya a caminar, o tome un paseo en bicicleta. Recuerde de mantener una distancia segura entre usted y otros vecinos activos.
  • Haga el ver televisión más activa al hacer saltos de tijera o lagartijas durante los comerciales.

Mire más información sobre los beneficios de la salud de la actividad física y cuanta actividad física usted necesita.

Recursos Adicionales

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