"If you could bottle everything you get from physical activity and sell it at the pharmacy, it would go for a hefty price." - Dr. George Sheehan, Cardiologist & Author
Physical activity is a vital component in every balanced, healthy lifestyle. Calgarians young and old should make an effort to include physical activity in their daily routine. Not only is physical activity fun and enjoyable, but it also brings a wealth of health benefits.
Benefits include:
| -increased energy levels |
| -improved posture |
| -decreased risk of illness |
Physical activity also reduces the likelihood of developing diseases such as:
| -coronary heart disease | -depression |
| -diabetes | -certain cancers |
| -osteoporosis | -premature death |
Even communities and economies can benefit:
| -reduced health care costs |
| -better school performance |
| -increased employee productivity & satisfaction |
(For age-group-specific benefits click here!)