"4 years, 10 months and 7 days"

The purpose of the Grand Canyon State Games is to provide Arizona citizens with a wholesome avenue for positive personal development through sports and physical activity.
Our goal is to motivate people to leave their television sets and computers and take part in a competitive physical activity. Individuals engaging in some level of physical activity improve not only their physical well-being, but their social and interpersonal skills as well. Physical exercise reduces the intensity of many illnesses and may well reduce the risk of developing them. GCSG has an on-going educational campaign (“Feel Great in 2008”) promoting the merits of physical fitness and a healthy and positive lifestyle. For young people, in particular, the Games provide a showcase for their talents and aspirations and represent an alternative to drugs, gangs, crime and violence.
There are many benefits to engaging in some form of physical activity. Just to mention a few:
It reduces the risk of developing heart disease;
Lowers the chance of developing high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes;
Helps maintain weight and healthy bones, muscles and joints;
Reduces symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression;
Improves overall outlook and feelings of well-being.
A study by the National Institute of Health states that decisions youngsters make at any early age regarding sports and other physical activities can make a life-long difference in their health. The Institute also contends that exercise builds strong brains and may well improve the underlying mental processes that are involved in many behavior and academic tasks.
I just know that when I exercise –“ which I’ve done everyday for 4 years, 10 months and 7 days"– I have a lot more energy and my mind is a lot sharper in dealing with the tasks of the day. I hope you take the time to engage in some form of physical activity – whether it be walking, running, working out at the gym or playing in a game - on a regular basis.