Physical Activity Tool Kit

• Am I active enough to achieve health benefits?
• Am I at a healthy weight?
• What can I do to become more active?

If you are thinking of becoming physically active (or even if you already are), you may have questions or need advice on how to be active. Visit these websites for tips and tools. 

• Body Mass Index
  Are you at a healthy weight? A good way to determine if you are at risk for obesity related diseases is to use the BMI Body Mass Index calculator.
  
  
• Waist Circumference
  Does it matter where you carry excess weight? As a matter of fact it does!

Active Living Resources

• Active Living Tips
  There are 10,080 minutes in a week. Use at least 150 of them for physical activity.
  
  
• Get Gardening!
  Want a cheap, easy way to be active? Learn about all the health benefits associated with gardening.
  
  
• Take a Hike!
  Find the trail nearest to you and get walking!
  
  
• Walk this Way A free toolkit consisting of a guidebook and calendar which encourages adults to walk as a lifetime habit. Intended to be used by adults

Quizzes

• Are You Active Enough?
  Do you know what active living is? Take this quiz from Peel Public Health to find out.
  
  
• How Healthy Are Your Habits? (PDF)
  Take this self-assessment quiz to find out.

Quizzes from the Better Health Channel

• Do you know how to stretch safely?
• Do you know how to exercise safely?
• Do you have good exercise habits?

Be Active at Work