Posted: May 21, 2014
Did you know that by increasing your
physical activity you can greatly reduce your chances of getting sick? You will also be happier and healthier!
Some benefits of being physically active
includes better health, improved fitness, better posture and balance, better
self-esteem, stronger muscles and bones, feeling less stressed and more
relaxed, increased concentration/ better academic score, etc. In other words,
it helps you feel good!
Physical activity also helps decrease the
risk of having heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes,
osteoporosis, stroke, depression, colon cancer, etc.
Adults should accumulate at least 150
minutes per week of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity, plus some
exercises that will strengthen muscle and bone at least twice a week.
School-aged children and youth should
accumulate at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity. This should
include vigorous-intensity activities at least 3 days per week and activities
that strengthen muscle and bone at least 3 days per week,
It is also recommended that children and
youth limit their inactive time by limiting their screen time (other than
school-related) to 2 hours daily (this includes all electronic devices), limit
long period of time sitting and maximize time spent outdoor throughout the day.
View guidelines online (for all ages):
http://www.csep.ca/english/view.asp?x=949