Physical Activity And Young People

Physical Activity In Your Daily Life

            Physical activity is essential for healthy growth and development. Regular physical activity in childhood develops cardiovascular fitness, strength and bone density.

Indoor Physical Activity

Physical activity plays an important role in the health and helps to prevent chronic diseases like cancer, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease later in life.

Establishing positive habits early in childhood and adolescence can last a lifetime.

What Can You Do?

            Physical activity is something that everyone can do. Regular physical activity can improve the health and quality of life of all ages. Look for simple ways to be physically active every day.

You could:

1) Take a walk once a day.

2) Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

3) Spend less time in front of the television or computer.

4) Play actively with your kids.

5) Walk, wheel or cycle for short trips.

6) Find out about walking and cycling paths nearby and use them.




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