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Get Active, Feel Great!
Everyone knows the benefits of an active lifestyle. Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and a host of other physical conditions. And for many – particularly kids – being physically fit helps them maintain a positive self image that will stay with them for a lifetime.
Explore some of the easy ways to stay active and live better!
Active Kids
Limit TV and computer time – this is the first step to helping inspire kids towards more mobile activities like team sports, or just playing casually with friends
Family chore day - give everyone in the family an active housework responsibility that happens weekly, and remember to keep it fun – maybe play some music or take snack breaks together
Educate young minds - teach your kids about activity as part of a healthy lifestyle – and remember, kids will emulate parents so make sure you’re keeping active, no matter how you do it
Out and about - send your kids out on small errands regularly - like picking up items at the grocery store - it’s a great way for them to get in some extra walking or cycling time
Family fun time – organize more active, bonding time together like a family hiking excursion or bike ride along a favourite trail
Active Adults
Bike it – take your bike to work every day or whenever possible
Stairway to health – choose to take the stairs more often or just get off the elevator a floor early
Get to it, keep to it – when busy schedules get crunched, the regular work out is often the dispensable activity. Schedule your active time and maybe include a friend to help keep you committed.
Dog days – add an extra 10 minutes to something as simple as walking the dog every day
Stop now – when taking public transit, get off a stop early to take in some fresh air and walking time
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