Active Kids

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·        Improve memory and concentration at school

·        Burn excess energy

·        Build self esteem

·        Grow a healthy heart, bones, and muscles

Active Adults

·        Reduce risk of disease

·        Maintain a healthy weight

·        Boost energy

·        Reduce stress

Active Families

·        Positive role model for kids

·        Fun, family social time

·        Parent/child bonding

Active Older Adults

·        Reduce your risk of falls

·        Build stronger muscles and bones

·        Reduce risk of disease

·        Continue living independently

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Activity Guides

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How often do I have to be active?
How hard do I have to work?
How many days a week?
What activities should I do?
What if I miss a day?
How do I build my fitness?

Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living has the answer to these questions, along with stories of people just like you who made physical activity part of their everyday routine.

Guides are available for Adults, Older Adults, and Children/Youth.

Download a copy from:

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/index.html

or call: 1-888-334-9769 or

Email us at the Health Unit for a hard copy.