• I am active 4-7 days a week for at least 30 minutes a day (accumulated time) at a moderate (brisk walk, heavy yard work, speedy house cleaning) or vigorous effort
• I’ve been active longer than 6 months and feel great about my healthy habit

Congratulations on your Active Lifestyle!

You’ve come up with strategies that work for you. Below is some advice from the experts that you might find interesting.

Variety is the Spice of Life

Canada’s Guide to Healthy Active Living recommends including Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance Activities into your daily routine to build a healthy, fit body. Read more about Flexibility

The more active you are, the bigger the payoff in health, improved fitness and a positive outlook. Continue to look at ways to build physical activity into all areas of your life – at work, at play and at home.

Learn a new activity (yoga, dance, tennis) or join a club or team (cycling, mountain biking, running, walking, slow-pitch baseball).

Maintain a healthy weight, or lose weight by increasing the intensity/effort of your activities, or the number of minutes a day. Again, every minute of activity counts. Combine activity with cutting a couple of high fat snacks from your diet each day for a gradual, sustainable weight loss.

Stay motivated and be aware of barriers and pitfalls.

And even when not up to your regular activity levels, remember: Walking Works