May 3 is National Fitness Day. Fitness is an important aspect to a healthy body and lifestyle. Eating right is another. In today’s age, it can be hard to stay fit. Some people struggle to be motivated to get active. Our lives can get very busy, it’s hard to find the time to go for a run or go to the gym. Making a plan can help. Make time for fitness as part of your regular routine. Sitting a lot in the classroom? Take a few minutes each hour to get up and walk around. Give yourself 5 minutes in the morning for some stretches before heading off to school. Do some meditation before bed to help you sleep. You may find by adding just a little bit of activity to your daily routine, you’ll become motivated to increase your level of fitness.
Make a weekly fitness plan that promotes a healthy lifestyle. First, pick your goal for your fitness plan:
○ lose weight ○ stay healthy ○ gain muscle
Then, find out how many calories you need. This will be how much you can eat to reach your goal. Use the following calculators to help you:
BMI Calculator
Calorie Calculator
From there, make a diet plan. Keep track of what you're eating, when, and how many calories it is.
Finally, make an exercise plan. Keep track of what exercise you're doing. Mark down when you do it and how many calories you lose.
Follow your plan for a couple weeks. See if your goals are slowly being met. Make small changes to better your plan. After about 2 months, look over your plan. Was it a good plan? Did you achieve or are well on your way to achieving your goal?
Write a blog of your experiences. Would you recommend this fitness plan for others? Ask others to participate. Make a month-long challenge that follows your plan.
Download this Fitness Plan Hands-On Activity to share with your students.