Active Living Examples
Active Living Exercises and Activities Include:
- walking
- yoga
- dancing
- T'ai Chi
- shopping
- housework
- gardening
- cycling
- hiking
- canoeing
- fishing
- Aqua - Fit
- volunteer activities
- swimming
- strength training
- getting out to visit others
- playing with grandchildren
- running a trap line
- golf
Benefits of Active Living
Benefits Increase as Physical Activity Increases
Benefits when starting out:
- meet new people
- feel more relaxed
- sleep better
- have more fun
Benefits from regular physical activity:
- continued independent living
- better physical and mental health
- improved quality of life
- more energy
- move with fewer aches and pains
- better posture and balance
- improved self-esteem
- weight maintenance
- stronger muscles and bones
- relaxation and reduced stress
Scientists have proved that being active reduces the risk of:
- heart disease
- falls and injuries
- high blood pressure
- adult-onset diabetes
- osteoporosis
- stroke
- depression
- colon cancer
- premature death
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