"I don't have time to exercise"

A recent survey by participACTION shows that the reason most Canadians say they don't exercise is because they Don't Have Time.  

Yet 90% have time have time for facebook and other personal activities during their workday.

Only 1 in 5 Canadians find time in the day for physical activity.

And "find the time" is the key phrase here.

Instead of thinking about it as "I don't have time" reword it to 

"I don't exercise because my health is not a priority".....

 hopefully that doesn't sit well with you and it will help motivate you to change.

You need 150 minutes of physical activity a week for health and fitness benefits

And did you know that you can break that 150 minutes into 10 minute burst of activity?!

If you have time for facebook or a coffee break.... You have time to exercise.

if you don't think you do, its because its not a priority. 

Inspiration

This is Esther Tuttle, she is 99 years old

Here is her advice on how to be confident (and healthy!)

  Treasure your health every day. "Your body is your instrument, and you have to take beautiful care of it. I do one hour of yoga and walk for 30 minutes every day. You really enjoy life a lot more if you're healthy. And I never leave home without putting on lipstick—it makes me feel pretty!"

5 reasons to go Skating

1. Skating uses a lot of small stabilizer muscles that sometimes don't get activated with other activities

2. It also tones big muscle groups like your quads, hamstrings, hip flexors, and core

3. It is good cross training and can help in other activities such as running and yoga

4. For a 155lbs woman it can burn between 380-630 calories an hour

5. Its fun! 

Bonus: If you can skate outside in the winter you get the added benefit of exercise outdoors including a positive influence on your mood and stress levels!

[more ideas for activities outside here]

Learn more about skating HERE including: safety tips, and getting the proper fit

Winter Walk Day

Today is Winter Walk Day in Alberta and other provinces across Canada.

We want to encourage everyone to get outside and go for a walk for 15 minutes today.

Bundle up and embrace the winter!

This event is to remind people that just because it is snowy or chilly, doesn't mean you have to stay inside on your couch!

I will be at a school facilitating a walk with all the students, as well as another fitness activity and we will be making yogurt parfaits! 

Will you walk today?