1. Evaluate Health Information and Products Common Core Standards 9.PCH.2.2 Monitor the effects of media and popular culture on normative beliefs that contradict scientific research on health. 9.NPA.4 Apply lifelong nutrition and health-related fitness concepts to enhance the quality of life.

2. What kind of resources do you have in your community that you can use to get fit? There is quite a bit of false fitness and nutritional information out there. How do you determine which information is reliable and will be the best for you? Think about it…

3. Fitness Resources in Your Community Resources that may require travel and cost money to join Recreation - Fitness Centers YMCA Gymnastics Weight Rooms Biking - Running Clubs Dance - (Tap, Jazz, Zumba etc.) Pools Tennis, Racquetball, Basketball, or Golf Center

4. Fitness Resources near home Walking trails Biking trails Raking Leaves Vacuuming Pushing a lawn mower Xbox Kinect - Nintendo Wii- Playstation Move Free weights Elliptical, Stationary Bike or Tread Mill. Fitness Resources in your Community

5. Things to remember when researching fitness equipment: Read the performance claims carefully Always read the fine print Be skeptical of testimonials Researching Fitness Equipment

6. To find the right fitness equipment, ask yourself these questions: Will the equipment help you achieve your desired goal? Will you continue to use the equipment? Finding the Right Fitness Equipment

7. Before you pay out the cash for your fitness equipment: Shop Around Find warranty, guarantee and return policy information Test their customer support Purchasing Fitness Equipment

8. Sources: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro10.shtm Fitness Resources and Purchasing Fitness Equipment