Physical Wellness

• Learning about issues related to health, exercise and nutrition
  
• Regular physical activity
  
• Making nutritious eating choices
  
• Avoiding illegal drugs, tobacco or excessive alcohol use
  
• Paying attention to stress levels and managing stress successfully
  
• Sleeping for an adequate amount of time each night
  
• Making respectful and safe sexual choices
  
• Taking measures to protect oneself from risk (i.e., wearing seatbelt, using helmet)

Resources for Physical Wellness:

• The USDA Food Pyramid
• Dr. John Berardi's precisionnutrition.com
• The International Society of Sports Nutrition
• The National Strength and Conditioning Association
• The American College of Sports Medicine
• General Fitness Articles from Alwyn Cosgrove
• Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast
• Yoga Audio Podcasts from yogadownload.com
• Yoga Video Podcasts from yogatothepeople.com

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