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Get Active, Feel Great!
Active Seniors
Walking – this is a great way to keep active. Schedule it in, go with a friend and maybe even wear a step counter to help reach your goals with this low impact activity
Weigh-in - use hand weights to keep upper body strength sound. Start with a comfortable weight like 3lbs. that provides a little bit of resistance but also allows you to flex your muscles
Park farther – make an effort to get in more walking time during everyday activities like shopping, doctor’s visits or even just visiting friends
Home gym – make your home a rich source of ways to get active from doing your own housework, to gardening, to yard work
It’s playtime – call in the grandkids for a workout full of fun and silliness. You’ll spend wonderful times together and work up a sweat before you know it!
Did You Know?
Obesity on the rise
According to StatsCan about 26% of today’s children are overweight and obese.* Plus, it’s estimated that 59% of today’s children consume less than 5 servings a day of fruits and veggies and these kids are significantly more likely to be overweight or obese.**
* Statistics Canada, Nutrition: Findings from the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2004, pg. 2
** Statistics Canada, Nutrition: Findings from the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2004, pg. 4
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