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Regular activity is key to good health!

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Here’s more to physical activity than weight loss! It actually promotes good health, good mood and overall well-being.
  • How much should you exercise for a healthy heart? Just 30 minutes a day! Going for a brisk walk, taking a slow jog or engaging in any activity that elevates your heart rate will strengthen your heart, increase your energy and get you ready to do even more!
  • How much should you exercise for weight loss? 30 minutes? Actually it’s 60-90 minutes of moderate- to high-intensity exercise every day! Aerobic exercise (walking, jogging, cycling, and aerobic group classes) will help you burn extra calories and the accumulated fat in your body. When this is combined with strength exercises such as lifting light weights, you’ll maintain or increase your muscle mass and your metabolism, adding an extra boost to your weight loss efforts. To maintain your weight and prevent unwanted weight gain, 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week will do. Want to know more about exercise and staying fit, this section is just for you!
  • How much should you exercise for strong bones? Accumulating 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise over most days of the week promotes good health and healthy bones! Weight bearing exercise, which is when your legs carry the weight of your body, help strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis. What are weight-bearing exercises? Walking, jogging, dancing, climbing stairs… Discover more about physical activity and healthy bones here.
  • How much should your kids exercise? 30 to 60 minutes of activity every day is recommended! Running, jumping and active games will strengthen their muscles and bones and will lower their likelihood of being overweight. Remember also that children who are physically active are more likely to be academically motivated and alert too! They perform better in school and tend to have more friends.

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