Why should I be active?

Being active helps you live longer and protects you from:

• diabetes
• heart disease and stroke
• high blood pressure
• osteoporosis (a disease leading to weak bones that can break easily)
• osteoarthritis (wearing away of the tissue that protects the joints).

If you have one of these problems, being active may help control the problem.

Regular physical activity helps you feel better because it:

• improves your self-image
• lowers your stress
• boosts your mood
• gives you more energy
• helps you move with more grace and confidence
• helps you fall asleep at night and sleep well
• increases your strength.

Being active can be big fun!