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Stay Active with a Disability
Obesity, Physical Activity, Physical Activity
3/29/2013 4:53:05 PM
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Get Active
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Watch Your Weight
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http://www.ncpad.org
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<p>Regular physical activity provides important health benefits for everyone, including people with disabilities. Getting active can help you:</p><ul><li>Strengthen your heart</li><li>Build strong muscles and bones</li><li>Improve coordination</li><li>Relieve stress, improve your mood, and help you feel better about yourself</li></ul><h2>Before you begin...</h2><ul><li>Talk to your doctor about the types and amounts of physical activity that are right for you. If you are taking medicine, be sure to find out how it will affect your physical activity.</li><li>It’s also a good idea to talk to a trained exercise professional. Find a fitness center near you that is comfortable and accessible. Ask if they have experience working with people with similar disabilities.</li></ul><h2>Aim for 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity.</h2><ul><li>This includes walking fast or pushing yourself in a wheelchair, swimming, raking leaves, or other activities that make your heart beat faster.</li><li>Start slowly. Be active for at least 10 minutes at a time.</li></ul><h2>Do strengthening activities 2 days a week.</h2><ul><li>This includes sit-ups, push-ups, or lifting weights.</li><li>Try working on the muscles that you use less often because of your disability.</li></ul><h2>Find support and stick with it.</h2><ul><li>Bring along a friend, especially if you are trying out a new activity.</li><li>If you don’t meet your activity goal, don’t give up. Start again tomorrow.</li><li>Be active according to your abilities. Remember, some physical activity is better than none!</li></ul><p>For more information on physical activity and disabilities, visit:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.ncpad.org">http://www.ncpad.org</a></li></ul>
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