Physical Activity at Home, Work, and Play
Physical Activity at Home, Work, and Play Download PDF Exercise can help you stay energized and strong. Adults should get at least 2.5 hours of exercise each week. If that sounds overwhelming, start small by adding 10 minutes of movement to each day. Check out these tips for ideas. Read more 10 tips to make […]
Mindful Breathing: Tips and Tricks
Mindful Breathing: Tips and Tricks Download PDF Everyone needs less stress, and here are some tips to help you clear your mind and center your breathing. Learn how to move more with our helpful videos! Play Play Play Play Previous Next Learn how to get moving with our helpful tip sheets!
Tai Chi: Tips and Tricks
Tai Chi: Tips and Tricks Download PDF Mix up your fitness routine and try Tai Chi. This is a relaxing way to improve your balance, reduce nerve damage, lower stress levels, and manage blood sugar—and it requires no equipment. Learn how to move more with our helpful videos! Play Play Play Play Previous Next Learn […]
Winter Fitness Safety
Winter Fitness Safety Download PDF It’s important to stay active year-round. While you can do some of the same activities in summer or winter, cold-weather activities come with their own risks and considerations. Remember, even though it’s cold out, you still need to stay hydrated and use sun protection. Make sure you follow these tips […]
Easy Office Stretches
Easy Office Stretches Download PDF Spending long days in the office can leave your body feeling stiff, tense or achy. It’s easy to ignore the effect that sitting all day has on your body, but it only takes a couple of minutes to slowly eliminate the pain and put your body at ease. Next time […]
Let’s Get Active
Let’s Get Active! Download PDF Exercise doesn’t have to be boring! Walking is a heart-healthy low-impact form of cardio that leaves your mind feeling relaxed and your body feeling healthy. Consider walking with a friend or family member for some added fun! Follow these tips on ways to hold yourself accountable to walk those extra […]
Physical Activity
Physical Activity (Grades 5-8) https://youtu.be/j6o74QaPmiM Today we’re going to talk about physical activity with SNAP-Ed Senior Nutritionist, Wanda! By the end of this video, you will be able to identify the short-term benefits of being active, tell the difference between moderate-to-vigorous, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening types of activity, and identify four body cues that take place […]
Energy Balance: K-2
Energy Balance: K-2 https://youtu.be/SySBcAcSYAA Follow along with SNAP-Ed Senior Nutritionist, Wanda, as she teaches you about “Energy Balance!” By the end of this lesson you should be able to explain how “energy balance” relates to the food you eat and the activities you do! Learn how to move more and eat healthy with our helpful […]
Energy Balance: Grades 5-8
Energy Balance: Grades 5-8 https://youtu.be/0-w-z6EANjk Follow along with SNAP-Ed Senior Nutritionist, Wanda, as she teaches you about “Energy Balance!” By the end of this lesson you should be able to understand the relationship of “calories burned/calories consumed” to energy balance and understand that WHOA foods contribute to additional calories that must be burned for the […]
CATCH Kids Club
CATCH Kids Club https://youtu.be/jc1vil1fwxI Welcome to the club! In this video SNAP-Ed Nutritionists, Ms. Bee and Ms. Erica, are going to share a program called Catch Kids Club where you are going to play games, learn songs, and do many other activities together so you can learn how to stay strong and healthy! By the […]
Go, Slow, Woah: Grades 5-8
Go, Slow, Woah: Grades 5-8 https://youtu.be/dAHyUzDIxms In today’s video, follow along with SNAP-Ed Senior Nutritionist, Wanda, to learn about Go Foods, Slow Foods, and Whoa Foods and how to use them in a meal! Read More Think about a stoplight. The green light means go, the yellow light means slow down, and the red light […]
Energy Balance: Grades 3-5
Energy Balance, Grades 3-5 https://youtu.be/uTMvhI9NKyU Follow along with SNAP-Ed Senior Nutritionist, Wanda, as she teaches you about “Energy Balance!” By the end of this lesson you should be able to explain how “energy balance” relates to the food you eat and the activities you do! Follow along with Wanda and practice doing the right number […]
Go Activities and MyPlate
Go Activities and MyPlate https://youtu.be/gbsWJ8ZoyMI Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutrition Educator, Alyssa, as she walks you through how to know the health benefits of doing physical activity, how to identify body cues that happen when doing physical activity, and how to identify the five food groups and name different examples in each group. Read […]
Yoga for Kids
Yoga for Kids Download Tip Sheet Healthy Living: Yoga for Kids Introduction Yoga for children is increasing in popularity. Many different types of yoga exist, but all types of yoga combine breathing, controlled postures and mental focus to improve fitness and decrease stress. Specific yoga exercises are referred to as poses. Poses are commonly grouped […]
Eat Smart, Live Strong
Eat Smart, Live Strong https://youtu.be/BNRpoH9BayM Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutrition Educators as they show you how to reach your goals. Try to eat at least 3 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables each day and fit in at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. What is a goal you […]
