May 18, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: get moving
The days are getting longer, the temperature is rising and as a result, the shorts, sundresses, and runners are coming out of hibernation.
YES!
Summer is just around the corner and there’s no better way to kick it off than getting outdoors this Victoria Day Long weekend with your family (children, siblings & parents) and friends!
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May 7, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: move for health day 2012
During Exercise is Medicine Month, Move for Health Day is an international event created in 2002 by the World Health Organization to promote physical activity. This May 10th, communities throughout the province are encouraged to make physical activity a priority by finding fun and interesting ways to MOVE!
Here are a few tips to foster movement on this amazing day:
May 4, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: walking
Last year Healthy Families BC, Legacies Now 2010 and the Province of British Columbia combined their efforts to host a fun, interactive and educational walking challenge designed to promote and improve health through one of the best medicines known to man: Physical Activity!
From August 8th to September 19th, BC residents were challenged to “Walk to Win” in a six-week contest that encouraged walking, mapping and sharing favourite walking routes as well as pictures along the way.
Families or individuals won amazing BC getaway trips, bikes, fitness passes, footwear gift certificates and much more during the AMAZING event.
April 30, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: budget, Tips
Some British Columbians think that becoming more physically fit means having to dig into their wallet. This doesn’t have to be the case. There is all kinds of free help and ideas to get into shape. We take a look at some creative ways to exercise on a budget with this week’s blog.
Frugal Tip # 1: To get screened by a Qualified Exercise Professional and receive a personalized exercise prescription FOR FREE, call the Physical Active Line (PAL) , 1-877-725-1149.
+ MOREApril 16, 2012 | Posted in: Kids Corner, Physical Activity | Tags: children, importance of play
Last week’s blog introduced the new physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for the early years (0-4).
The main messaging was introduced (i.e. move more and sit less) and the guidelines were discussed in relation to optimal growth and development.
Unfortunately, the discussion on sedentary behaviour and the associated sedentary behaviour guidelines for the early years was limited and that’s the focus of this blog!
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