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There are many ways for you and your family to become more physically active and stay healthy. Here are a few ideas:
Take a walk. Walking is one of the simplest and best activities to do to improve your health. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes and a pleasant walking route. Take a walk after lunch and dinner, park farther away and walk, or get off one bus stop early on your way to work.
Make a play for it. You might have flown a kite or thrown a frisbee as a kid, so why not now? Start a family health club. Gather your family together one evening or weekend, and create a list of activities that everyone can enjoy. Put your list on the fridge with a calendar and plan for times when you can try a new activity. For example, your list might include softball, cycling, skiing, or basketball.
Support the sports. Most sports activities increase your physical fitness, contribute to heart and bone health, and help you maintain a healthy body weight. Participating in individual or team sports, such as skiing, hockey, bowling, golf, tennis, soccer, cycling or swimming, are excellent ways to increase your level of physical activity and fitness. Team sports are also a great way to meet others who are motivated to stay fit. Visit your closest community centre or sports club for more information on organized individual or team sports.
Just the basics. Scientific evidence suggests that even general lifestyle activities have health benefits. You can stay healthy with activities such as:
- gardening and yard work
- playing actively with your kids
- housework
- dancing
- walking up stairs
There are plenty of ways to incorporate physical activity in your daily routine - every little bit helps!
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