Physical Activity
Physical activity is one of the principles of healthy living, yet more than half of all Canadian adults are not physically active enough to achieve health benefits.
This section features facts, tips and tools about healthy living to help Canadians get up, go out and be SummerActive!
Click on the topics below to call up the information on-screen…if you prefer, you can select ‘Download the PDF’ to get a hard copy from your own computer.
- The Top 10 Tips to Get You Moving for Health
- Helping Your Children Become More Physically Active During Summer Break – Tips for Parents and Caregivers
- Overcoming Barriers to Becoming More Physically Active
- The Benefits of Active Transportation
- Physical Activity and Safety Tips for Seniors
- SummerActive Motivational Tips for Canadians with a Physical Disability
- Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful...Tips for Being SummerActive When Mother Nature Isn’t Cooperating
- Being SummerActive with Your Four-Legged Friend
- SummerActive Safety Tips for Young Canadians
- Walking the Walk – A Free, Effective Physical Activity for All Ages!
- SunSense – Tips and Tricks for Sun Safety While Being SummerActive
- Water Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers


