PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND YOUTH
Remember how much fun it used to be to run around with your friends at the park, swim at the beach or the pool, race your best friend on your bikes, or have build a snow fort on a winter afternoon? You didn’t know it, but you were getting exercise – exercise your body needed then, and needs now, to stay healthy and strong for life. You don’t have to be (or even like) a jock to get all the benefits of physical activity, you just have to start moving.
Walking around shopping counts! So do walking, throwing a frisbee – even standing up and stretching for 10 minutes when you’re studying or chatting online. Every little bit adds up for a stronger, healthier, more self-confident you. Click the links below to find out more.
Links
Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living
British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association
- Move for Health Day
Since 2002, the World Health Organization has promoted Move for Health Day (May 10th) as a global day of physical activity. - SummerActive
A national community mobilization initiative designed to help Canadians improve their health through active living.
Content courtesy of ActNow BC. For more information please visit actnowbc.gov.bc.ca. 