Description
Book SynopsisRegular physical activity is an important key to a healthy, happy lifestyle. The many benefits of daily physical activity include more energy; less stress; better sleep; reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes; stronger bones, joints, and muscles; and an overall healthier and longer independent life. If you''re ready to become active, fit, and healthy,
Active Living Every Day, Third Edition With Web Resource, provides all the tools you need to get moving and make physical activity part of your everyday life.
More than a book,
Active Living Every Day presents a scientifically tested step-by-step program with evidence-based behavior change strategies for becoming more physically active. Designed to make active lifestyles available to people everywhere, it offers updated research showing the need to be physically active and demonstrates the proven effectiveness of this program.
Practical and accessible, this third edition o
Table of ContentsSession 1. Ready, Set, Go
Session 2. Finding Opportunities for Activity
Session 3. Overcoming Challenges
Session 4. Setting Goals and Rewards
Session 5. Gaining Confidence
Session 6. Enlisting Support
Session 7. Avoiding Pitfalls
Session 8. Step by Step
Session 9. Defusing Stress
Session 10. Finding New Opportunities to Be Active
Session 11. Positive Planning
Session 12. Making Lasting Changes
Appendix A. Stages on the Way to Becoming Active
Appendix B. 2020 PAR-Q+
Appendix C. Energy Expenditure Chart
Appendix D. Forms for Progressing Toward an Active Lifestyle
