Rocket rolls out a chart with stars. "I invented the Move-o-Meter!" he says. "But what counts as moving?"
Raven jumps over a jump rope. "What do you notice happens to your heart when you jump?"
Nova bobs up and down beside her. "Some moves help your heart," she says. "Others help muscles and bones."
Rocket grabs a marker. "Then my chart needs three columns!"
Kids ages 6 to 17 need 60 minutes or more of activity each day.
It does not have to happen all at once. Short bursts add up.
There are three kinds of movement to mix in.
| Kind of movement | What it helps | Examples | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerobic | Heart and lungs | Walking, running, dancing | Most of the 60 minutes |
| Muscle-strengthening | Muscles | Climbing, push-ups | At least 3 days a week |
| Bone-strengthening | Bones | Jumping, running | At least 3 days a week |
Aerobic activity is anything that makes your heart beat faster.
Remember Week 4? Your pulse speeds up when you move. That is your heart at work.
These are made-up practice numbers for Rocket's one day of moving.
| Activity | Minutes (made-up practice numbers) |
|---|---|
| Walking to the park | 15 |
| Climbing at the park | 20 |
| Dancing in the kitchen | 10 |
| Jumping rope | 15 |
| Statement | True or false? |
|---|---|
| Your 60 minutes can be split into short bursts. | ? |
| Running can help both your heart and your bones. | ? |
| Only sports count as moving. | ? |
| Climbing helps build muscles. | ? |
Awesome moving! Tomorrow we find out why water is a body helper everywhere.