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Going Somewhere… Go Active!According to recent studies, 57% of Ontario adults are not active enough to achieve health benefits. The most common reason cited for lack of physical activity is lack of time. By using active modes of transportation, we can easily fit physical activity into our daily routines.
Active transportation is any human-powered form of transportation. It can include walking, cycling, wheeling, rollerblading, skateboarding or any other active way to get you where you are going. You can also use active transportation to access public transit systems such as regional buses and the GO Train.
Using active modes of transportation can help you meet Health Canada's recommendations for physical activity; 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days. Active transport also has environmental benefits. After all, active modes of transportation are emission free.
The following resources can be used to find walking clubs in your area, identify appropriate footwear, and provide more information on the benefits of active transportation.
Click on Physical Activity for You and Your Family for more information.
Click on Building a Healthy Community for more information.
Resources Going somewhere? Go cycling! pamphlet To get the health benefits of cycling and to ride safely take a look at our cycling resource.
Do you know what makes up a good walking shoe? Access the Guide to Choosing Walking Shoes/Walking and Running Clubs in York Region for more information.
A Comprehensive Physical Activity Workplace Program needs to include components from the four health promotion strategies to be successful and sustainable. Explore the physical activity examples and resources for each of the health promotion strategies below. Then develop an action plan for your workplace incorporating the strategies that fit your goals and objectives.
Health Promotion Strategies for Physical Activity are:
Download a copy of our Going Somewhere? Going Active Poster! to display at your community event or workplace.
Active and Safe Routes to School Green Communities Active and Safe Routes to School is a comprehensive community- based initiative that promotes safe and walkable communities. Schools and communities can create their own unique Active and Safe Routes to School program by using these resources.
Take a Walk in the Regional Forest There are over 2200 hectares (5500 acres) of York Regional Forest in 20 different tracts. Forestry Staff and the Regional Forest Advisory Team host Forest events monthly. Come out, enjoy & learn.
Visit The Everyday Guide to York Regional Forest to find a handy guide to York Regional forests.
Websites York Official Tourism Site Take time to get out and enjoy everything your community has to offer. And while you're at it have fun while being physically active.
Make a difference, the next time you need to get somewhere… Go Active!
For more information, or to speak with a Public Health Nurse, please contact
York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or TTY 1-866-252-9933 |
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