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Staying active

  • How can we encourage an active living community?
  • How can we encourage workers to be active?
  • How can I stay active?
  • I want to exercise regularly but I just can't seem to stick with my program. What can I do to ensure that I am regularly physically active?
  • How can my family and I be more active in our leisure time?
  • How can I use a pedometer to help me to be active?
  • How can we make our communities more walkable?


    • Fitness certification

  • What certifications do I need to work in the fitness industry?


    • Getting started

  • What is active living?
  • How can I include active living in my busy lifestyle?
  • But I have a disability. How can I be active?
  • I've been inactive. Why should I start now that I'm older?
  • How do I prevent injury while being physically active?
  • I'm not exercising right now, but I am thinking about being active. How can I get ready to start being active?
  • Why am I inactive and why would I want to be more active?
  • When is the best time to stretch?


    • Health benefits of active living

  • How does active living help me?
  • How can Canada's Physical Activity Guides help me improve my health?
  • How much physical activity is enough?
  • How can physical activity help me to lose weight?
  • How can physical activity help people with type 2 diabetes?
  • I've been physically active about three times per week for the past three months. How can I tell if I am improving?


    • Active living for children and youth

  • Are my children active enough?
  • How much physical education (PE) do children need in school?
  • What should parents know about strength training for youth ages 12 to 17?


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