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Physical activity improves health and well-being. It reduces
stress, strengthens the heart and lungs, increases energy levels,
helps you maintain and achieve a healthy body weight and it
improves your outlook on life.
Research shows that physical inactivity can cause premature
death, chronic disease and disability. Health Canada encourages
Canadians to integrate physical activity into their every day
life; at home, at school, at work, at play and on the way ...
that's active living!
For children, regular physical activity is essential for
healthy growth and development. For adults, it allows daily tasks
to be accomplished with greater ease and comfort and with less
fatigue. For seniors, weight-bearing physical activity reduces the
rate of bone loss associated with osteoporosis and regular
physical activity maintains strength and flexibility, balance and
coordination and can help reduce the risk of falls. Regular
physical activity prolongs independent living.
Being physically active not only strengthens your body, it also
makes you feel good about yourself.
What Can You Do?
Physical activity is something that everyone can do. You don't
need to run a marathon or spend hours at a gym. Look for simple
ways to be physically active every day.
You could:
- Take a walk once a day;
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator;
- Spend less time in front of the television or computer;
- Play actively with your grand kids;
- Walk, wheel or cycle for short trips; or
- Find out about walking and cycling paths nearby and use them
Active Living: The
key to longer life, better health and quality of life as we age.
Don't wait until it is too late.
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