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2001 physical activity monitor 
Reports on a survey, of over 4,500 Canadians, designed to track changes in physical activity patterns and factors influencing participation.
Source: Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI)
From: CFLRI publications
2003 clinical practice guidelines: physical activity and diabetes  PDF
Shows how physical activity can help people with type 2 diabetes. Benefits include increased fitness, improved glycemic control and lipid profile, decreased insulin resistance and maintenance of weight loss. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA)
From: Clinical practice guidelines
Activ8 
Describes a national physical activity challenge program that links to each province's health and physical education curriculum. Aims to help children and youth of all abilities develop their fitness and skill levels.
Source: Active Healthy Kids Canada
Activ8 your family while watching TV 
Offers tips on exercises for families to do while watching television. Aims to improve overall health and fitness levels.
Source: Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA)
Aerobic exercise: paraplegia 
Provides aerobic exercise guidelines for paraplegics. Makes recommendations about frequency, intensity, and duration of workouts. Gives a sample endurance program.
Source: Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA)
Aerobic exercise: quadriplegia 
Provides aerobic exercise guidelines for quadriplegics. Makes recommendations about frequency, intensity, and duration of workouts. Explains how to gauge workout intensity.
Source: Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA)
Aging well: what every woman should know 
Highlights the important benefits of physical activity for women's health, especially as they age. Describes how women are generally motivated to exercise.
Source: womenshealthmatters.ca at Women's College Hospital
International resource  American College of Sport Medicine 
Presents information on certification, professional education, grant and research initiatives. Provides health and fitness resources in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine.
Source: American College of Sport Medicine
From: International resource
Be Fit For Life Network 
Works to meet the unique needs of rural and urban communities in Alberta. Promotes, initiates, coordinates, develops, and delivers regular physical activity and lifestyle services and programs. Web site lists regional centres.
Source: Be Fit For Life Network (BFFL)
British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association 
Aims to build healthy individuals and communities, as well as fostering economic and environmental sustainability. Provides educational opportunities and distributes information through its publications. Promotes employment opportunities for its members and acts as the independent voice of the Recreation and Parks movement in BC.
Source: British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)
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