NCERT Solutions Curiosity Chapter 6 .4.3 Physical activities — In-text Questions

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Q1.
Do you exercise regularly or participate in games and sports?
Answer

Answer this honestly for yourself. A good answer names what you do, how often and for how long.

Sample answer: Yes. I play kho-kho and football in the school games period four days a week, and I cycle to school and back every day — about 20 minutes each way. On Sundays I play cricket in the park with my friends for about an hour.

If your honest answer is 'not regularly', that is worth noticing rather than hiding. Begin with something small and daily — a brisk 20-minute walk, skipping 100 times, or 15 minutes of yoga — and build up.

Why it matters at this age: regular exercise keeps your body and mind fit and healthy, builds up your stamina and boosts your mood. During adolescence the bones and muscles are growing fast, and physical activity helps them grow strong.
Tip: Aim for about 60 minutes of moving about every day. It need not be one long session — games, cycling, climbing stairs, helping with housework and walking all count.
Q2.
What kinds of exercises do you do?
Answer

Exercises fall into a few types, and a good week has some of each. Figure 6.2 in your book shows three of them — playing football, skipping, and yoga asanas.

Kind of exerciseExamplesWhat it gives you
Games and sportsFootball, kabaddi, kho-kho, cricket, badminton, running racesStamina, teamwork, a strong heart and lungs, a better mood
Simple daily exerciseSkipping, cycling, brisk walking, jogging, swimming, climbing stairsFitness that needs no equipment and can be done every day
Yoga and stretchingSurya Namaskar, Bhujangasana, Paschimottanasana, Tadasana, simple breathing exercisesFlexibility, good posture, calmness and better concentration
Strength and balancePush-ups, sit-ups, squats, carrying and lifting things correctlyStronger muscles and bones during the growth spurt
Traditional and everyday activityFolk dance, garba, bhangra, malkhamb, helping in the fields or with houseworkEnjoyable exercise that fits into normal life
Check it yourself: Warm up before and stretch after; drink water; do not exercise straight after a heavy meal; and stop if something hurts. Rest days matter too — the body grows stronger while it rests.
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