EVERYDAY TIPS TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Staying active everyday is just as vital to overall health and wellness as making nutritious food choices. Here are some great tips from the Registered Dietitians at Egg Farmers of Canada to get you on the fast track to an active lifestyle:
Walk for Good Health
All it takes is a few changes in your daily routine to increase your activity levels. Here are some quick and easy tips to add walking to your daily routine:
- If you take public transportation to work, get off one stop earlier and walk the rest of the way.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Take a 15-minute walk at lunch or during your coffee break.
- Deliver messages or documents in person.
- Park further from your destination and walk the remaining distance.
Make it your goal to walk 10,000 steps per day - it's a good starting point to improve your overall physical and mental health.
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Get Involved in a Sport or Activity
According to Winnipeg in motion, there are are three levels of activity: light, moderate and vigorous. From walking and gardening to running and bicycling on hills, Winnipeg in motion has great ideas to get you active at any level. You can even sign up for their walking workout plans.
Another way to stay active is to follow along to active living videos from home- Try Winnipeg in motion's the Get off the Couch video with your kids!
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CHECK OUT THE "GET OFF THE COUCH" VIDEOS
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WHERE DO I START?
Manitoba Fitness Council has some great tips on how to Get Active. See below for details on getting started and choosing the right activity for you.
Each of us will find different strategies that will help us become more active:
- Choose activities that interest you
- Do activities that are easy to fit in your schedule
- Make a plan!
Is there anything you have been wanting to try? What did you enjoy to do when you were younger? Don't overhaul your whole schedule. Integrate one activity. Try it out. Make it work for you.
- Do the activities you are doing now, more often or with more effort
- Join a friend who is already active
- Walk whenever you can - get off the bus earlier, park the car farther away, use the stairs
- Reduce the length of inactive periods (less watching TV or using the computer)
- Get up from the easy chair or office chair and stretch and bend for a few minutes every hour
- Start slowly, progress gradually
- Find out about walking and cycling paths or routes near you and use them
- Watch a group exercise class to see if you want to try one
- Try one class to start - no long term commitment necessary
- Check out the programs and services offered by your local recreation department
To learn more about health benefits, types of activities, tips for moms, and how to get active at home/work/school, click into Manitoba Fitness Council’s website.
NUTRITION IS IMPORTANT FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
Visit Health Canada's website to view Canada's Food Guide and learn about healthy nutrition choices and gather advice on suggested serving sizes.
EATracker.ca
Visit EATracker's website to track your day's food and activity choices. |
