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“Mov'n with Attitude” pedometer lending program
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Describes a pedometer lending program in the Niagara Region public libraries, and gives a description of what the kit includes. Gives links to more information on step pedometers and walking programs.
- Source: The Regional Municipality of Niagara. Public Health Department
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'How I practice mental fitness'
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Presents some real-life stories of simple ways that people from across Canada use to support their mental health.
- Source: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
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10,000 Steps
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Describes Australia's first 'whole of community' health promotion physical activity project funded by Queensland Health. Encourages Australians to increase their physical activity levels by walking 10,000 steps per day.
- Source: 10, 000 Steps (Australia)
- From: International resource
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2001 physical activity monitor
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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
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2003 clinical practice guidelines: physical activity and diabetes
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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
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2004 capacity study: a municipal perspective on opportunities for physical activity: trends from 2000–2004
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Examines local municipal policies supporting physical activity for residents. Discusses information about physical activity, services, barriers, and infrastructure.
- Source: Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI)
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A blueprint for action for active living and older adults: moving through the years
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Outlines a national framework or plan of action for encouraging and supporting an active way of life for older adults. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA)
- From: ALCOA projects
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A changed lifestyle: older Aboriginal adults
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Discusses the changes that have impacted how older Aboriginal adults contribute to their communities today. Subsequent health consequences are also discussed. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living
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A physical activity capacity building tool
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Describes national, provincial and local programs to promote healthy active lifestyles and to increase the level of physical activity. Provides contact information for organizations involved.
- Source: Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection
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A strategy for increasing physical activity in sedentary populations
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Describes a study of a group of women who were asked to form specific walking plans and to monitor their own progress, in contrast with a control group who were asked to keep track of their steps using a pedometer but did not have specific plans formulated. Reports greater success for those who had formulated walking plans in advance.
- Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living
- From: Research update
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