These Active Living feature articles were originally developed for the Canadian Health Network. |
Au départ, ces ressources furent rédigés pour le Réseau canadien de la santé. |
Revving Up Inside (3 pg, 570 KB)
Acknowledges the barriers presented, by the Canadian winter, to regular, outdoor activity. Provides a series of examples of assorted indoor activities that can be pursued by a variety of people in a variety of circumstances. Argues that physical activity need not be limited by age, disability, or busy lifestyle. Audio version available.
Surprise! Video Games Can Actually Get Us Moving (2 pg, 437 KB)
Describes an innovative study that evaluates the use of interactive video games by sedentary male university students riding stationary bikes.
More Than Child's Play (4 pg, 559 KB)
Discusses the social, physical, and policy factors affecting the level of a child's activity. Stresses the importance of exercise to child development. Provides suggestions for parents, community recreation leaders, and local and provincial governments on how to increase the physical activity level of Canadian children. Audio version available.
Be Active for Your Mind and Body - Part One (2 pg, 356 KB)
Discusses mental fitness and its role in developing and maintaining mental health. Lists characteristics of good mental health. Mentions seasonal affective disorder and the winter blues.
Be Active for Your Mind and Body - Part Two (2 pg, 418 KB)
Provides advice for increasing physical activity levels. Discusses the possible financial, geographical, and psychological barriers and offers suggestions and encouragement.
Community Gardens: Growing More Than Vegetables (4 pg, 346 KB)
Stresses the physical and emotional benefits of gardening in general. Provides clear steps on how to start and set up a community garden and outlines what their advantages are to individuals, communities, and the environment.
Getting There... How Healthy Eating and Active Living Helped One Woman Reach Her Goal (9 pg, 509 KB)
Describes one woman's experience with weight loss and changing to a healthier lifestyle. Includes practical tips for healthy living.
Why Aren't We More Physically Active? Let's Get Moving! (3 pg, 517 KB)
Compares Canadians' current lifestyle to that of Canadians a century ago, focusing on the difference in the level of daily physical activity. Lists popular excuses for inactivity. Suggests simple ways for people to increase their activity levels.
Teenage Girls Can Be Physically Active ... and Still Be Cool (2 pg, 420 KB)
Explores the reasons that make physical activity so important for adolescent girls. Lists factors that contribute to the successful participation of girls in sport and physical activity. Suggests a variety of activity ideas for female teens.
Stepping Up Your Physical Activity: Walking to Improve Your Health
(4 pg, 545 KB)
Suggests ways to help make walking a positive experience and how to overcome any personal impediments to the exercise. Offers advice on setting motivating goals. Discusses the use of pedometers and other methods of monitoring a walking program. Includes links to related resources.
