1. By Ashley McClave

2. Healthy Makes Happy! Staying physically fit of course keeps you healthy, but it also makes you a happier person overall too! Depression Low Self Esteem Isolation Attention Deficit Inactivity Lack of Energy Loneliness Stressed Sickness Team Unity Stress Free More Alert Happiness Energized Health Laughter Confident How different your life can be with or without EXERCISE.

3. Become Involved, Get Active! One who involves in regular health and fitness in ways like joining their local They are more likely to have a number of benefits other than just being in better health. Community Sports League Fund Raising Health Events Health & Fitness Club

4. Make it Fun, Better Yourself!  Make exercising FUN!  Staying physically active can help your overall character  Release stress, feel better  Build relationships  Brings people together  Gets you outdoors  Keeps kids and teenagers involved the right way  Sense of accomplishment  Helps senior citizens stay young!

5. Exercise Gives Purpose  Ways of exercising can vary Get out and moving, involve yourself  Getting involved creates a social life Within the community, school, workplace  Gives kids, teens, adults, and senior citizens a role Team player Group member Exercise partner  Work towards goals and accomplishments

6. Exercise Relieves Stress  Deal with life’s frustrations by exercising Muay Thai, Cardio Kickboxing, Weight Training, Running, yoga A means to release negative emotions Makes one more capable to cope with current stress and life’s future stress Less stress – happier person Release stress hormones  Use exercise as therapy Exercise in different types of places Does not have to be in just a gym Let stress be your motivation!

7. Endorphins Affect Your Mood  Not only do you relieve stress but your mood improves too!  Exercise decreases stress hormones, releases endorphins  Also released are adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine Combination of “feel good chemicals” “Runner’s High” Cortisol Endorphins

9. Earlier the Better!  Get kids involved in being active as young as possible!  Outside playing, charity events, and playing sports (if kept fun)!  Physical activity stimulates learning  Increases their self- esteem  Creates friendships  Deters them from trouble

10. Adolescents Benefit  Keeps students focused in school  Occupies them away from crime  Make a name for themselves  Builds their character How to be a team player Determination

11. Adults In Need of More

12. You’re Never Too Old for Health!