physical activity... every little bit counts!

enjoy the benefits of physical activity

• You look better
• You feel better
• You will sleep better
• You will work better
• You will live better!

Physical activity not only helps you physically feel better, but it helps you mentally as well. Physical activity is great medicine for the body!

Getting fit does not have to take place in a gym exclusively.  Whether we know it or not, many of our day to day activites actually count as physical activity.  Listed below are some activites and the number of calories the average person burns in 30 minutes:

          Activity                        Calories Burned

• Gardening                       179 calories
• Golf                                161 calories
• House Cleaning                 89 calories
• Playing with the kids         143 calories
• Walking                           125 calories
• Mowing the lawn               198 calories
• Shoveling snow                216 calories
• Playing softball                 180 calories
• Thai Chi                           144 calories
• Tennis                              252 calories
• Recreational swimming      216 calories
• Rollerblading                    252 calories
• Basketball                        286 calories

For more information on physical activity, fitness facts, training tips, and membership information visit the Fitness Center's website at www.southernct.edu/fitnesscenter.