Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines recommends that we strive for two and a half hours of physical activity(PA) every week! For some people this may seem impossible, but it really isn't! This amount of PA doesn't have to be going for a long distance run (but it can be)! This physical activity can be anything from going to the gym before work or school, walking the dog, practicing yoga, or taking the stairs at work. Remember that it adds up!
Instead of taking the bus, try walking to school or work. Or instead of taking the elevator, use the stairs! These little changes to your daily routine will add onto the total amount of time each day that you are active. Recently I purchased a Fit Bit for my mom for her birthday. Its amazing how much or how little you can walk during a day. I travelled with her to Ottawa where we walked quite a bit! When you can see the amount of steps you have taken, you really become conscious about how active are being. I would recommend a device like the Fit Bit (Polar also makes something called a Polar Loop which is virtually the same thing) to anyone who needs a little extra motivation to stay active! Even an old fashion pedometer will do the trick. An excellent first goal is to achieve 10,000 steps daily. If you find this easy to achieve then up your goal to something more challenging! Set a goal for yourself, get into a routine and keep moving. Your body will love you for it!
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Sara Friedrich
Canadian Registered Dietitian Archives
April 2018
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