Best for Bones Physical Activities!
December 5, 2011
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Posted by jean
Best for Bones Physical Activities is part of a bone health campaign for girls and their bones to “grow strong together and stay strong forever!”
The campaign is sponsored by girlshealth.gov. a division of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Best for Bones stresses the need for young girls to be physically active to grow and maintain bone health.
To do this, girls need to be active, doing 60 minutes of physical activities each day.
The Best for Bones campaign recommends the following activities as being the best ways that girls can meet their daily requirements for physical activities: Badminton, Cheerleading, Figure skating, Hiking, Running, Soccer, Tae Kwan Do,Volleyball, Jumping Rope, Weightlifting, Snow Skiing, Yoga, Basketball, Dancing, Gymnastics, Tennis
According to the US Dept of Health, swimming is good for your heart and other muscles, it isn’t the best choice for building bones. Ever notice how you feel a lot lighter in a pool? Water cuts down on the pull of gravity, so your bones don’t really get a good workout.
Riding a bike is also not an activity that’s best for your bones. Just like water, the bike is actually doing the work for you. These activities are fun, though, and good for your health! Just make sure you mix in some best-for-bones activities too.
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Tags: activities, Badminton, Basketball, best for bones, Cheerleading, Dancing, Figure skating, games, girl's health, Gymnastics, Hiking, Jumping Rope, life skills, Running, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Tae Kwan Do, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Yoga
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