Slide 2 Its your choice! An exploration of why people do or dont
decide to exercise Slide 3 Heres Where Were Headed In this
activity, you will: Review the benefits of exercise that we have
been discussing Learn and think about why some people exercise and
some dont Try to convince some (fictional) people to start
exercising Fill in a chart about the exercise habits of people you
know Turn that chart into a paper that you will save on the Shared
Drive to be graded Slide 4 And hopefully we will end up It is the
goal of this activity that you: Understand the different types of
benefits of exercise Understand why some people dont exercise Have
the ability to make practical suggestions to people on how they can
start exercising Slide 5 Before we go any further Let me ask you a
question: Other than being physically incapable, do you think there
is such thing as a GOOD excuse for not exercising? YesNo Slide 6
You do? Interesting. Keep that thought in your mind as you click
through this activity and see if your opinion changes. On to the
next step! Slide 7 Really? Youre going to meet some individuals
today who think otherwise. Well have to see if you can change their
minds. On to the next step! Slide 8 Its time to Review: Weve been
discussing benefits of exercise. There are three types of benefits
you receive when you exercise on a regular basis. How well do you
remember them? Lets Find Out Slide 9 Okay, do you remember:
Students who exercise regularly have been shown to get better
grades in school. This is an example of a _______ benefit of
exercise. Medical Mental Emotional Slide 10 Benefits for your MIND:
Exercising on a regular basis improves the flow of blood and oxygen
to your brain. Studies have proven that this provides mental
benefits for you including: better focus, higher grades in school
and higher test scores. Take me to the quiz question. Slide 11
Knowing that it will improve your MENTAL performance kinda makes
you wanna exercise, doesnt it? Next, please ! Slide 12 Oops, Wrong
answer! This is important stuff, so lets go back and: REVIEW! Slide
13 Physical Benefits: Obviously, exercising can strengthen your
muscles and bones. It can also help manage your body composition.
Which of the following is NOT an additional physical benefit of
exercise? Stronger Immune System Increased Energy Increased
Confidence Slide 14 Benefits for your BODY (physical benefits)
Exercising on a regular basis improves the health of your HEART and
LUNGS. It also extends your life expectancy and decreases your
chances of getting many serious diseases and medical conditions.
Take me to the quiz question. It also helps promote a better,
deeper sleep and gives you more energy throughout your day.
Exercise has even been shown to provide a boost to your immune
system, so you wont get sick as often. Slide 15 Knowing that it
will improve your PHYSICAL well-being, dont you think exercising is
important? Next, please ! Slide 16 Oops, Wrong answer! This is
important stuff, so lets go back and: REVIEW! Slide 17 Emotional
Benefits: Did you know that when you exercise for long periods of
time, your body creates a chemical called endorphins, which are
released into your bloodstream to help relieve pain and make you
happier? This is one example of an emotional benefit of exercise.
Emotional benefits are positive changes in the way you: Feel Look
Act Slide 18 EMOTIONAL benefits (for your feelings) Exercising on a
regular basis can do the following for the way you feel: Increase
your confidence Reduce stress/anxiety Improve your mood Provide you
a social/enjoyable opportunity Take me to the quiz question. Slide
19 Knowing that it will improve your EMOTIONS, you should really be
motivated to exercise now! Next, please ! Slide 20 Oops, Wrong
answer! This is important stuff, so lets go back and: REVIEW! Slide
21 But wait just a minute What exactly does exercise regularly
mean? If you do a couple push-ups every day, will you receive all
these wonderful benefits? Next Slide 22 And if exercising is so
great Wouldnt more people do it? Think about those ideas while you
read this articlethis article from GoodHealth.com and then come
back and Answer some questions Slide 23 Do you remember those
numbers? According to the article, adults need physical activity
how often in order to be healthy? 5 days a week for 30+ minutes/day
7 days a week for 30+ minutes/day 3-5 days a week for 60+
minutes/day Slide 24 Oops, Wrong answer! This is important stuff,
so lets go back and: REVIEW! Slide 25 Got itlet me try again! Slide
26 Exercising much less than this will keep you from receiving all
of the benefits weve talked about. Exercising much more than this
will wear your body out! Next, please ! Slide 27 So are people
exercising enough? According to the article, what percentage of
people need to add more physical activity to their lives? 50%60%70%
Slide 28 Oops, Wrong answer! This is important stuff, so lets go
back and: REVIEW! Slide 29 Slide 30 Holy Cow! With SO MANY benefits
of exercising on a regular basis, a majority of people simply DONT
do it! Why do you think that is? Lets find out. Slide 31 Most
people know that exercise is good for you. While not everyone knows
ALL the detailed benefits that you now know, it would be hard to
find someone who says, I dont exercise because I dont think it has
any value. What you might find though are people who give other
excuses. The following article gives 10 common excuses people often
give, along with a recommendation for overcoming that excuse. Read
the articleRead the article and then come back to: Explain to
people why their excuse is NO GOOD! Slide 32 Meet Jim: a 32-year
old toll-booth operator Im just flat out lazy. Exercising 5 times a
week seems impossible. We asked Jim, Why dont you exercise? What
will you tell Jim? Excuse-ometer 3- Slide 33 Think about what might
encourage Jim to start exercising What will you tell him? Jim, you
should take better care of yourself. Join a gym and make it a
priority to start getting aerobic and muscular workouts in 5 days a
week! Why dont you try starting small. Choose an exercise thats
easy, like walking, and try to do it a couple times a week. You can
work your way up from there. Slide 34 Jim says: Are you kidding me?
That sounds like WAY too much work. That aint happening. Pass Jim
the cheese puffs and go select a better option. Excuse-ometer 3-
Slide 35 Jim says: Okay, I guess I could try that. But walking and
running are so BORING. Id rather sit here and watch the game. What
will you tell Jim? Excuse-ometer 2- Slide 36 Think about what might
encourage Jim to start exercising What will you tell him? Well if
you like sports, why not try playing basketball or tennis with some
of your friends? Why dont you try doing situps and push-ups during
the commercial breaks of your game. Slide 37 Jim says: Thats not a
bad idea. I havent seen Carl and Harry in a while. But buying a
tennis racket or a YMCA membership really isnt in my budget right
now. What will you tell Jim? Excuse-ometer 1- Slide 38 Jim says:
Are you KIDDING me? Breaks in the game are for getting more snacks
and going to the bathroom. Besides, I have tivo, so I dont watch
commercials anyway. Smack yourself in the forehead and try again.
Excuse-ometer 2- Slide 39 Think about what might encourage Jim to
start exercising What will you tell him? You dont have to go to the
Y to play basketball. I see $10 worth of soda cans lying around
your living room. Use those to go buy yourself a basketball and
head to the local park with your friends! Well maybe you could get
a guest pass at 24 hour fitness. I think those are about half the
cost! Slide 40 Jim says: But now lets meet Lisa Excuse-ometer 0-
Yeah, I guess youre right. Hey, Im out of excuses. Thanks to you,
Ive decided to get off my butt and start exercising. Now look at
me! Slide 41 Jim says: Are you deaf? Did you not hear me say that I
dont want to spend any money on this crazy exercise idea of yours?
Get your act together and try another option. Excuse-ometer 1-
Slide 42 Meet Lisa: a 26-year old accountant We asked Lisa, Why
dont you exercise? What will you tell Lisa? I have two small kids
and a demanding work schedule. Im way too busy to exercise.
Excuse-ometer 3- Slide 43 Think about what might encourage Lisa to
start exercising What will you tell her? Well money doesnt seem to
be an issue, so have you considered taking fitness classes at the
local gym? Theyre offered at all times of the day. You could try to
fit in some exercises during your busy schedule by taking a walk on
your lunch break or riding your bike to work Slide 44 Lisa says:
Listen to what the lady said and try again. Like I said, Im too
busy. I would love to join one of those classes, but I literally
dont have a free hour in my week. Excuse-ometer 3- Slide 45 Lisa
Says: What will you tell Lisa? I like the lunch break idea. But if
Im going to exercise, I want to really do something rigorous. And
theres just no time for that. Excuse-ometer 2- Slide 46 Think about
what might encourage Lisa to start exercising What will you tell
her? What time do your kids get up? Could you just set your alarm
45 minutes earlier and go for a jog in the morning before they get
out of bed? Well what about spending time with your kids while you
exercise? You could go on a family bike ride when you get home.
Slide 47 Lisa says: What will you tell Lisa? Hey, that would work.
My husband is usually up in the morning with the kids anyway. But
you know, I really hate how I look when I run or exercise. I dont
want people driving by to laugh at me. Excuse-ometer 1- Slide 48
Lisa Says: Nice try, but maybe use a different approach. Sorry
kiddo, but do you know anything about little kids? When I get home
from work at 6:00, its time for dinner, bath and bedtime. That
takes all evening. Excuse-ometer 2- Slide 49 Think about what might
encourage Lisa to start exercising What will you tell her? Well how
about an exercise video? You can pop one of those in and exercise
in the privacy of your own living room! Well have you considered
running in the dark? That way no one would have to look at you.
Slide 50 Lisa says: Ready to move on? What a wonderful idea! I too
am out of excuses. And even though Im waking up earlier, Ive had
more energy and gotten better sleep since I started exercising.
Thanks for the encouragement! Excuse-ometer 0- Slide 51 Lisa Says:
Put some ice on your cheek and try again. **SMACK** How dare you?
Are you saying Im ugly?! And do you really think its safe to run
down my street in the dark? Slide 52 Well Congratulations! Youve
successfully convinced two separate individuals to start
exercising. And now its time to think of some people you know. For
the next portion of this activity, you will fill out a chart about
one person you know who does exercise, one person you know who
doesnt, and yourself. You will then turn that information into a
paper. Click on the button below to open the document in Microsoft
Word, and finish the assignment there. Word Doc
