Physical Activity

Physical activity through Michigan State University Extension supports and encourages individuals and communities to adopt healthy lifestyle choices. Staff members work with diverse community audiences to support an increase in physical activity for children, youth, adults and seniors to lead to an improved family diet and increased well-being. 

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• Keeping summer fitness and nutrition goals

  May 19, 2013 | Lynn Krahn | MSU Extension says good nutrition and fitness SMART goals can help you gain energy and feel good for summer.

• Jump Into Foods and Fitness with youth

  May 15, 2013 | Michelle Neff | Looking for some fun hands-on activities to do with third through fifth graders on the topic of nutrition, fitness and food safety? Then the Jump Into Foods and Fitness (JIFF) curriculum is for you!

• May is National Bike Safety Month

  May 12, 2013 | Zelda Felix-Mottley | Bicycling: A family activity.

• Fit and injury free

  May 11, 2013 | Zelda Felix-Mottley | Is an exercise or sports injury interfering with your job?

• How I brought my house back to life

  May 5, 2013 | Michelle Gordon-Releford | Dance doesn't have to be organized.

• Go out and play!

  April 21, 2013 | Holly Tiret | Children need outdoor play time to become better learners.

• Milk is the natural sports drink

  April 21, 2013 | Sarah Sleziak Johnson | Chocolate milk is a natural option for a recovery beverage.

• Get outside and socialize!

  March 27, 2013 | Terry Jones | Whether you are an adult or a child, play is a wonderful way to get exercise and to socialize. Go retro and bring out the outside games of the past.

• As March fills with “madness,” don’t let snacking foul you out!

  March 25, 2013 | Lisa Treiber | Avoid “mindless eating” by planning ahead and making game time snacks a bracket winner.

• HOT TOPICKnow when to replace athletic shoes

  March 24, 2013 | Kris Swartzendruber | Athletic shoes have an expiration date. If you walk or run for exercise, you should plan on replacing your shoes every 350 to 500 miles or every three to six months.

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