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!
Are you looking for ways to be active yourself or ways to encourage your family members to be more active?
Do you find it challenging to be active because:
- You're not as young as you used to be?
- You have a disability?
- You live where there aren’t many activity options?
The articles in this section give you some ways to overcome the barriers you might face
and some practical ideas for bringing active living into your daily life..
Active Living
