Get Active!

April 2010

Making physical activity a part of your day is fun and healthy.

You can stay active by:

• Climbing on the jungle gym
• Playing sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, football
• Walking your dog
• Raking the leaves
• Riding your bicycle, scooter or skateboard
• Helping your parents carry groceries
• Dancing to your favourite music
• Playing tag with your friends.

Endurance, flexibility and strength activities all help to make a healthy body.

Endurance activities help you work your heart and lungs – activities like running, jumping, hopping and skipping.

Flexibility activities help your body move easily – activities like bending, stretching, reaching and climbing.

Strength activities are those that make you use your muscles – activities like carrying things, pushing and climbing.