Active Living

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In The News
The Benefits of Walkable Communities The Health is Coming: Create A Movement Kicks off a New Campaign The Importance of Physical Literacy for Kids Planning Active Play Spaces Preventing Rocking Chair Retirement in Rural Alberta The Children's Fitness Tax Credit The Return of ParticipACTION Physical Activity and Our Kids: How Are We Doing? Being Active in Boomtown Physical Activity and Mental Health Child's Play

Being Active
Environment-Friendly Physical Activity How to Be Active in the Summer Heat Physical Activity Versus Exercise Embracing Winter: Being Active Outside Physical Activity for People With Mobility Issues Physical Activity: Good for You and Your Baby Physical Activity for Older Adults: An Excellent Investment Daily Activity for a Healthier Pregnancy Four Good Reasons to Be More Active How Much and What Type of Activity Do I Need? Staying Active Every Day Your Physical Activity Game Plan

Active Ideas
Bringing Young and Old Together with Physical Activity Activities for Parents with Active Kids Dog Walking: Great Physical Activity for You and Your Best Friend Getting active with video games and other techno helpers Healthy Weight Through Physical Activity Active Ideas and Falls Prevention for Older Adults Down the Gravel Road: Active Living in Rural Alberta Physical Activity for People with Disabilities Getting Active On a Budget Walking: Canadians’ Favourite Activity Activating Your Kids: What Can Parents Do? 101 Ways to Keep Your Kids Moving

Active Living
Active living means that you find ways to be physically active every day. Examples are taking the stairs at work or turning off the TV and going for a walk outdoors or going dancing. There are many reasons why active living is a good idea for you and your family. It’s fun to be active together as a family and with friends. Kids who are active keep busy out of school and learn better in school. It’s a good way to meet new people. Being active can help protect you against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, depression and some types of cancer. Along with healthy eating, physical activity helps you maintain a healthy weight. To get started you need to decide to be active every day – and you need to find activities that you enjoy. You’ll find ways to help you get started and great activity ideas in this section!

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