YOUR THE CURE ACTION ALERT! BETTER HEALTH IN 10MIN.

                                                        What can you get for just 10 minutes?

A lifetime of better health.

No, this isn’t an infomercial for some “miracle” plan. It’s a simple fact: if you increase your physical activity by just 10 minutes every day, you can lower your risk of long term disease. And this is true for our children too— many of whom, as you know, don’t get nearly enough physical activity in school every day.

That’s why we are a part of the #Commit2Ten campaign, a national push to get every American to commit to 10 additional minutes of physical activity each day.

Tell your governor today: sign the pledge to #Commit2Ten and help build a healthier, stronger state.

As our children head back to school, too many may find themselves without access to physical education or enough physical activity during the day. In fact, research shows only 1 in 3 kids are getting enough physical activity each day. That’s a trend we must reverse.

We’re asking your governor to sign this pledge to show support for increasing physical activity in schools, starting with expanding physical education. We’ve also challenged the governor to join in the fun, lead by example and exercise 10 more minutes each day too.

We told your governor to expect to hear from you. Will you take just 2 minutes to add your name to the challenge right now?

Thanks for all you do! Together, we can help make our state a healthier place.


Allyson Frazier
Campaign Research and Development Manager, Voices for Healthy Kids
American Heart Association
Heart Disease and Stroke. You're the Cure.


PS - You can take part in this challenge as well! Pledge to commit yourself, your family and all those you care for to add 10 more minutes of physical activity to your daily routine. You’ll feel better, and you’ll be setting a great example. Commit2Ten.org

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Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack. People often used the terms interchangeably, but they are not the same. http://spr.ly/6263BJBvl

 

Cardiac Arrest versus Heart Attack Infographic

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I just took action on Unlocking the Doors to Healthier Kids and Communities on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

 Do you remember recess? Was it your favorite part of the day? I know it was mine! It was a time to laugh, jump, run and simply be a kid. Did you know that today, many children do not get the recommended amount of physical activity? This happens for multiple reasons including not having access to safe playgrounds and gym facilities when the school day is over. But that can change!                                 

Click here to ask your legislators to support legislation that would unlock our school buildings to provide opportunities for physical activity.

Research has demonstrated that providing communities with safe places to play and be active helps families exercise more – and when kids become more physically active it can lead to higher academic performance. In addition, shared use of school recreational facilities, including running tracks, pools and playgrounds, can help address a growing issue – childhood obesity. There is no better time to make physical activity accessible for all families!

Help us create healthier kids and communities – tell your legislators to unlock the doors!

Children deserve to have to have a safe and clean place that allows to them to be active – and school districts should not have to worry about being liable if they provide this resource to families. Now is the time to ask our legislators to support legislation that would authorize school districts to open their recreational facilities and help unlock the door to healthier communities.  I just took action on Unlocking the Doors to Healthier Kids and Communities on AHA's You’re the Cure website.