Community Bridge
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Independent School District 622 Gladstone Community Education Center 1945 Manton St Maplewood , MN 55109 651-748-7252
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Time To Get Up and Move
Just Do it ! – Move Your Body ! – 10,000 Steps a Day – Take the Stairs Instead of the Elevator – Park Farther Away From the Door .
It turns out that these popular wellness tips are even more important than previously thought . Did you know that every hour of sedentary behavior ( watching TV , playing video games , etc .) increases your chances of having difficulty doing daily activities and developing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease as you age . That means just getting around your house or at work will be more difficult due to arthritis and who wants to develop diabetes or heart disease ? Certainly not me !
The researchers are recommending everyone add some physical activity during your sedentary times : stand-up bingo , walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike while reading or watching TV , getting off the couch and walking around the house during every commercial . And of course , take the stairs and park farther away from the door .
My new fitness watch reminds me every hour to getup and move ! Community Bridge can help you move more as well : Swimming on Tuesday evenings , two opportunities for bowling , several dances , PINZapper Ultimate Party includes laser tag and bowling , the Fort Snelling Tour and the MN Zoo Farm Babies trip both include walking , and of course the t-ball / softball games and practices , provide lots of opportunity to move . “ Ding ” It ’ s time to get up and move !