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Physical activity: How is it good for us?

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ᐄᔨᔨᐅᔨᒧᐎᓐ | IIYIYIUYIMUWIN

Being active is part of healthy living. It has many benefits for our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

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Did you know?

It is recommended that we exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes every day.

This can mean:

  • taking a walk
  • going for a run
  • shoveling your driveway
  • playing outside with your kids

Being active helps us:

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  • Stay strong and healthy
  • Improve our quality of life
  • Maintain a healthy weight
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  • Have more energy
  • Feel confident
  • Lower our stress
  • Prevent or manage chronic disease
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  • Be a good role model for our family
  • Live longer
  • Enjoy more activities

Let's focus on healthy habits for our children and family by making physical activity part of every day!

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Winter Active activities run from January 6 to March 29, 2024 in each community. Contact your Chishaayiiyuu PPRO at the CMC for details.

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