Regular physical activity has many positive benefits that contribute to improved mental health and well being. Please define a measurable physical activity goal you would like to meet that relates to improving your overall mental health status.
Goal: I aspire to _____lose 5 pounds _________________ no later than _9/12/13_____
Example: I aspire to try at least 2 new physical activities that will help me better cope with stress and anxiety no later thanSeptember 27, 2013.
Date
Warm-Up
Physical Activity
Intensity (Light, Medium, or High)
Cool-Down
Minutes
9/2/2013
Walking
Jogging
Medium
Quadriceps, hamstring, and calf stretches
50
8/31/13
10 squats
Biking 10 miles light walking
180
9/1/13 walking Biking 10 miles medium walking 130 9/2/13 10 sit ups jogging medium
Calf and arm stretches 50
Total minutes worth 40 points
Reflections: (worth 20 points)
1. Did your workouts impact your stress level? Why or why not? yes, after working out I get rid of a lot of tension in my body and I seem more relaxed afterwards.
2. What additional activities could you include in your workout routine to improve your stress level?
I could get more involved into sports activites.
3. Do you believe your workouts impact your self-image? Why or why not?
A healthy body can improve self image, by the workouts you improve on. If you wanna look good you have to try hard.
4. Does meeting or exceeding your goals impact your self-image? Why or why not?
Yes, it makes you feel good about what you’ve accomplished and you feel happy. And happy people have well self images.
5. Search the web to identify a motivational quote that inspires you to maintain or strengthen your self-image. Include the quote and the source of your quote. Why will this quote help you with your self-image? http://www.motivationalwellbeing.com/12-motivational-fitness-quotes-to-keep-you-going.html