May 26th, 2020
Is your family looking for something new to do? Do you want some inspiration around healthy habits? Would you like to learn more about heart health and/or raise money to fund important heart research and awareness? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Jump Rope (or any Fitness!) for Heart is here for you. Glencairn Public School has signed up and we are looking forward to being involved in this event again this year, virtually!
The Virtual Event Day is on Friday June 19, 2020 but there are activities and ideas starting on Monday May 25, 2020. Event Day can include jumping rope or any fitness activity of your choosing. Feel free to join at any time. You are welcome to explore the website, learn more about the Heart and Stroke Foundation, try their heart-healthy ideas, and/or start fundraising. This is totally optional so join if you like but if it’s too much, there is no pressure to do so.
Here is our School Link to get you started:
Practice the EASY healthy habits every day at home
Protecting your heart and brain health is as EASY as picking a favourite healthy habit to focus on as a family!
Eat fruits and vegetables– Fill half your plate with a rainbow of fruits and veggies to keep growing up healthy.
Active for 1 hour or more – The faster you move your body, the faster your heart pumps to power up your brain and muscles with blood and oxygen.
Screens for less than 2 hours per day (except for class work) – Fundraising online is fun, but most of your free time should be spent away from televisions and technology, being active to keep your heart and brain healthy.
Yes to water and no to sugary drinks – Half your body (including your heart and brain) is made of water so make sure you drink enough to fuel it.
Have fun getting active with us! We’re in this together while apart!
Here’s a link to some extra “How To” Links for Participants:
Questions can be emailed to: jumprope@heartandstroke.ca