Read about the benefits of physical activity and think about fun ways that you and your family can get active!

Regular physical activity and active living leads to:

· Better physical and psychological health
· More energy
· Improved fitness
· Stronger muscles and vibes
· Better posture and balance
· Reduced stress
· Better self-esteem
· Weight control

Canadians Favourite activities are: walking, gardening, swimming, bicycling and dancing.

School-age kids love: bicycling, swimming, tobogganing, playing on swings/slides and walking.

Teens are into alpine skiing, weight lifting, volleyball, badminton, tennis, golf, basketball, and snowboarding.

Almost 2/3 of adults aged 18 and older are not active enough to achieve optimal health benefits.

Three out of five children and youth aged 5-17 are not active enough for optimal growth and development.

Source: Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute, 2000

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