Get active… Get moving
Make physical activity a part of your daily life
- At PlAy
- At HoMe
- At WoRk
- On the WaY..
That’s active living!
Physical activity includes any form of movement that you do for at least 10 minutes including walking, housework, gardening, jogging, lifting, dancing etc.
HEALTHY TIPS for Active Living
At Home
- Use staircase rather than elevator/lifts
- Stand while taking up a telephone call/ meetings
- Perform simple neck, feet exercises at the desk
- Walk to visit co-workers instead of sending a mail
- Take an exercise break at work to stretch, take a quick walk
- Get off the bus a few blocks early and walk to your destination
At Work
- Clean your house
- Decorate your home
- Indulge in gardening
- Take your pet for a walk
- Spend time playing with your kids outdoors
- Plan active vacation rather than only driving trips
- Park your car farther away from the grocery store
