Get "in motion"
How much is enough?Canada’s Physical Activity Guide makes it easy – accumulate 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity every day to stay healthy or improve your health.
Get "in motion" at home, work, play and on the way! Add up your activities in periods of 10 minutes each. Start slowly and build up!
Getting started
Everyday active living is important for good health. But there’s no need to go from couch potato to sprinting!
- Start slowly – go for a walk in your neighbourhood.
- Look for support at community centres or recreation facilities to make a plan that includes aerobic, strengthening and stretching exercises.
- Find an activity (or a variety of them) that works for you. Biking, dancing, skating, swimming and walking are all great choices. You don’t need expensive equipment or a lot of time to get a great workout.
It’s aerobic exercise only if it’s:
- continuous activity for at least 20 minutes
- a brisk but comfortable pace (are you sweating?)
- using large muscle groups (legs, arms, torso)
- something you do at least three times a week, to get the full benefits
Manitoba in motion is a provincial strategy to help all Manitobans make physical activity part of their daily lives for health and enjoyment. The provincial government has joined community partners in the areas of physical activity, health, healthy living, recreation, sport and education to raise activity levels and reduce barriers to physical activity.
Tools and resources are available to help individuals, communities, workplaces and schools plan and implement ways to get “in motion.” Find out more at Manitoba in motion.
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Disclaimer: Your health care provider knows you, your health history and the kinds of changes you can make to improve your health. This website is not intended to replace advice from your health provider.
