Physical Health
Maintaining the best possible physical health has been a gospel ideal throughout the ages—from the strict dietary laws of ancient Israel, with the example of Daniel and his associates, to the Word of Wisdom in this dispensation and the counsel of today’s prophets and apostles. The physical body is a gift from God and should be properly cared for and respected. The Lord sets a high standard for us in telling us to consider our bodies a temple. ... so that we may become more self-reliant and better prepared to progress personally, strengthen the family, and serve in the Church and community.
Instruction from prophets, apostles, scriptures, manuals, media, and more can be found at ChurchofJesusChrist.org Gospel Topic, Health and Life Help,
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Physical Activity Resources (From US Dept of Health and Human Services) Use these resources for ideas on how to incorporate activity into your daily life.
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Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults-From the National Institute on Aging, learn the benefits of exercise for older adults, how to get started, exercises to try, and how to stay active.
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HealthFinder- See which screening tests and vaccines you or a loved one need to stay healthy,plus resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you reliable health information.
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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans-The Federal Government Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans that describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans.
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Move Your Way Campaign-developed to share key recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans with the public. Use the Move Your Way campaign tools and materials to help spread the word and promote physical activity in your community!
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We Can! -We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national movement designed to give parents, caregivers, and entire communities a way to help children ages 8 to 13 maintain a healthy weight.
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Youth Compendium of Physical Activities -provides a list of 196 common activities in which youth participate and the estimated energy cost associated with each activity
Parks and Trails nearby
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Ontario State Recreation Site- Riverside area offering a range of outdoor pursuits such as swimming, fishing, boating & hiking.
Weiser River National Recreation Trail Trailhead - a feast of desert canyons, evergreen forests and alpine meadows, following the former right-of-way of a Union Pacific Railroad line between Tamarack and the town of Weiser
Beck-Kiwanis Park-"... there are lots of walking trails, also a small pond for wildlife viewing.
455 NW 8th Ave, Ontario, OR.
Clay Peak Recreation Area -Located off of Highway 52 in Payette, Idaho, this 200 acre motorcycle and ATV park is open year-round, from dawn until dusk. The 2 miles of trails utilizes the best of natural terrain with added doubles, multiple tabletops and challenging sweepers.
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Jump Creek Falls Trail -a 0.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Marsing, Idaho that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
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TrailLink - enter an area you are visiting to search walking/biking trails.
Social Networking
Reach out and join friends online to stay physically fit by walking, hiking, biking, swimming, or whatever you enjoy. (Use caution to only use reputable apps and go with people you know and trust)