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Being active isn't about flexing your finger muscles at the computer, or power-walking from the TV to the fridge! It's not about shooting one game of hoops and then calling it quits for the season. Being active is about moving, shaking, running, jumping, and most importantly, having a blast while you're at it! Want to get started? Surf the site for info and motivation—then step away from the computer and GET GOING!

GET HEALTHY. IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3!

get up! Move for at least 60 minutes every day

fuel up! Feed your body well-balanced meals

own up! Take control of your body and mind by being your own healthy living champion

YMCA HEALTHY TIPS

  • Get up and dance during the opening credits of every TV show you watch!
  • Kick it with your friends! Kickball is a super fun game that everyone can play!
  • Sign up for after-school sports! Soccer, basketball, track & field… it's fun to be part of a team!
  • Take a spin around the block on your bike! It's "wheely" fun, and you can do it alone or with friends!
  • Get trampo-LEAN! Track down a trampoline, whether in a friend's backyard or at the YMCA, and jump!

GET YOUR REAR IN HERE!

Neither snow, nor sleet, nor rain, nor wind can stop YOU from getting your rear in gear! So what are you waiting for?
Visit your local YMCA, join a sports team, find a pool or a park… click here for a list of places you can run, dribble, skate and score!

YMCA

National Sports Federation

Scouts Canada

Boys and Girls club of Canada

Active Healthy Kids

PlaySport

Canadian Paediatric Society

To track down more places to play:

  • Check the yellow pages
  • Check your local newspaper
  • Search the internet by typing in "municipal parks and recreation" in your search engine!
WANNA TALK SPORTS?

YMCA Healthy Tip:

Click here for more information about healthy living

Click here for nutrition tips from Canada's Food Guide

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