Part I: Try a New Exercise or Activity
This week, try a new exercise or activity! You may try a sport that you have never tried before, or a different exercise class, such as Zumba, or learn ballroom dancing! You may choose to hike a new trail, kayak, canoe, or even do a walk for a cause that may help a charity. You can find free exercise classes online (try Googling to find a few) or you may try Yoga or Pilates.
Part II: Reflection - Your Activity
Describe the activity you did.
What did you enjoy about it?
What was challenging?
Did you feel tired?
What muscles, if any, did you use?
Did it require any specific skills?
How many calories did you burn?
Part III: Reflection - Exercise in General
Using your text and other credible sources, respond to the following questions:
What are the benefits of exercise?
How can exercise improve health?
Why do so many people avoid exercise?
What are the barriers that many people perceive when it comes to exercise?
Make sure you properly cite your sources.