“Playing for Healthy Choices" playing cards provide physical activity exercises and nutrition information to consumers. These cards are used at trainings, community events, and educational classes providing consumers with easy physical activities that are free and easy to do. Each card has a different exercise on it with instructions on how to preform it safely.”
This historical resource is no longer available. Contact developer for more information. The playing cards are grouped into exercises that target upper body, middle body, lower body, or full body. Included are also ”wild cards”, which give users a 30 second break, and information cards that provide instructions for usage and other relevant information, like stretching, nutrition information, warm ups, cool downs, and cautions (e.g. check with your doctor before using cards, etc.).
Each activity card has a health-related tip, fact, or question on the front. The back of the card includes details on a specific exercise including instructions on how to perform the exercise, suggested repetitions based on ability levels, and pictures of the exercise.
Many of the exercises may not be suitable for all audiences. Specifically, many could be challenging for older adults as they involve a great deal of balance and movement. The only equipment necessary is a chair, while weights are recommended for many exercises.