We developed this information to provide a healthy living resource for our Maine ACLS, PALS and BLS certification customers. The purpose of this page is to promote physical activity and healthy eating in the state of Maine. The team at Rush ACLS understands the urgent need for people to exercise and eat correctly. Please read on for some great activities that Maine residents can do to get out of the house and become more active.
Approximately 5.2% of the residents of Maine suffer from heart disease. Leading a physically active lifestyle can go a long way in preventing heart disease. Here are some great suggestions for the residents of Maine to impart some physical activity into their lives.
Snowshoeing is a good way to get some physical activity during the winter months in Maine. Snowshoeing is more strenuous than regular walking and can be scaled for all skill levels. Here is a great site that can help you get started on your Maine snowshoeing adventure. http://www.trails.com/stateactivity.aspx?area=13231
Maine is covered in pristine wilderness with lakes and streams that are great for fishing. While fishing may not strike you as an overtly physical activity, it is certainly more active than watching television. Here is a site that can help you find the perfect place to fish in Maine. http://maineoutdoors.com/fishing/about_fishing.html
Here are some things that you can do now to increase your daily physical activity.
Our Maine BLS, ACLS and PALS certification customers understand the critical need for healthy eating. The adult obesity rate in Maine is about 27%. Here is a great site that can help you eat healthy and stay informed in the state of Maine. http://www.getrealmaine.com/
The childhood obesity rate in Maine is about 28%. Below is a list of some things the whole family can do in Maine.
York’s Wild Kingdom – Route 1 York Beach, ME
Mackey Skate Park – 17 Bog Road, York, ME
Maine Discovery Museum – 74 Main St., Bangor ME
Palace Playland – 1 Old Orchard Street P.O. Box 355 Old Orchard Beach, ME
Other Activities - http://attractions.uptake.com/maine/family.html
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