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Get Up, Get Out & Get Active

This section has general phsical activity information to help you Get Up, Get Out & Get Active because people need to be active to be healthy.

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4 simple guidelines can help:

Think of movement as an opportunity, not an inconvenience.

Be active everyday in as many ways as you can.

For adults, put together at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all days.
For children and youth, aim for at least one hour of moderate-intensity physical activity each day.

If you can, also enjoy some regular, vigorous exercise for extra health and fitness.

(National Physical Activity Guidelines)