Fitness Hunt

An Internet Treasure Hunt on fitness

Introduction

The importance of physical fitness cannot be emphasized enough. In today’s society that is moving towards a more sedentary lifestyle, there is a greater need than ever to increase the daily activity level to maintain both cardiovascular fitness and body weight. It is important for all people to stay active throughout their lives. Because of busy work and home lives, more than 60% of people do not get the recommended amount of physical fitness daily and these numbers generally increase with age. Throughout adulthood is one of the most important times to maintain an exercise regimen. And some Internet Resources will help you to learn more about physical fitness. 

Each Resource Link is used once to answer one question. After finding all the answers, move to the Big Question to bring your ideas together in a broader understanding of the topic.

The Questions

·         Why is physical fitness important?

·         What' are the growing trends in fitness?

·         What are the most popular training guides and time-tested fitness plans?

·         What can you do to get in shape if you hate gym?

·         What are the most popular fitness and diet myths?

Internet Resources

·         http://www.functional-fitness-facts.com/why-is-physical-fitness-important.html

·         http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jill-s-brown/fitness-trends_b_3770146.html

·         http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/top-20training-guides

·         http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marlo-thomas/unusual-ways-to-get-in-shape_b_3071757.html

·         http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/tips/strategy/top-10-fitness-myths/

The Big Question

After reading about fitness and answering questions, try to decide for yourself what place it takes in your own life.