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AMAZING VIDEO Highlighting the Best Medicine Available: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY!

marc.faktor@physicalactivityline.com (Marc Faktor, MSc.,CSEP CEP.) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:33:29 +0000

A Doctor-Professor (Dr. Mike Evans) answers the old question "What is the single best thing we can do for our health" in a completely new way.

The Physical Activity Line supports this video and thanks Dr. Evans for his amazing work!

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Keep Positive, Keep Smiling, and KEEP MOVING!

This video has been provided for informational purposes only and PAL would like to acknowledge Dr. Mike Evans and his team for putting this together.

NEWS RELEASE: BC and ParticipACTION partner to get Canada Moving!

marc.faktor@physicalactivityline.com (Marc Faktor, MSc.,CSEP CEP.) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:59:53 +0000

NEWS RELEASE: BC and ParticipACTION partner to get Canada Moving!

“This partnership will further strengthen British Columbia’s leadership in public health promotion, with intent to increase physical activity rates among British Columbians whether at school, at home or in our great outdoors,” said de Jong. “Our vision is for British Columbia to lead the country in its efforts to become the most physically active nation in the world, and this is an important step in that direction.”

+ = Increased Activity!

Movement is essential for health, wellbeing, and quality of life!

The Physical Activity Line, supports this partnership and is looking forward to working with all associated parties to promote healthy living!

Together We Can!

Physical Activity can Help during the Cold and Flu Season

marc.faktor@physicalactivityline.com (Marc Faktor, MSc.,CSEP CEP.) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:40:44 +0000

Written by our team member for the Healthy Families BC team, this blog documents the benefits of physical activity and how it can function to assist you in comatting cold and flu season. In addition, the blog shares some very wise knowledge from the American College of Sports Medicine which outlines when it is ok and when it is not ok to exercise if you have been affected by a cold or the flu.

Please click on the link below and we hope you learn something.

Physical Activity can Help During the Cold and Flu Season

Keep Positive, Keep Smiling, and KEEP MOVING!

Exercise before and during early pregnancy proves to protect vascular health and reduce risk of pre-eclampsia

marc.faktor@physicalactivityline.com (Marc Faktor, MSc.,CSEP CEP.) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:28:30 +0000

Check out this article published by the Stanford School of Medicine: Could exercise before and during early pregnancy lower risk of pre-eclampsia?

Another Great and Related Read: Healthy Families BC Blog: Keeping Active For a Healthy Pregnancy

100-year-old man, Fauja Singh, finishes the Toronto waterfront marathon!

marc.faktor@physicalactivityline.com (Marc Faktor, MSc.,CSEP CEP.) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:47:55 +0000

What an amazing accomplishment! Fauja Singh crossed the finish line just after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday October 16th 2011, with a time of eight hours and 25 minutes.

Fun Fact: According to City News, Fauja started training for marathons at the young age of 89! WOW! It really is never to late to get moving people! Afterall, our bodies are designed to MOVE!

May this be inspiration to everyone!

City News Article: 100-Year-Old Man Completes the Toronto Waterfront Marathon!

Keep Positive, Keep Smiling, and KEEP MOVING!

100-Year-Old Man To Run The Waterfront Marathon

marc.faktor@physicalactivityline.com (Marc Faktor, MSc.,CSEP CEP.) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:59:45 +0000

City News Article: 100-Year-Old Man To Run The Waterfront Marathon

WOW! What an amazing feat! In addition to running the Marathon this weekend this gentleman has also broken records for the fastest 100m sprint in his age group. For those of you who think that this is crazy and that you would never be able to even do this at your current age, THINK AGAIN! This man apparently started training for marathons at 89 years of age! This being said, its never to late to get moving!

Hope this story brings some inspiration to get you moving!

Please dont hesitate to contact PAL for assistance in getting started and keeping active!

Keep Positive, Keep Smiling, and Keep MOVING!

Make it a great and active weekend!

The PAL Team!

Men: Cut Heart Attack Risk Through Vigorous Exercise

dave@emmerson.com (Administrator) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:39:57 +0000

For immediate release
Oct. 4, 2011

Contact:
Ashley Crockett-Lohr (317) 637-9200, ext. 133 (alohr@acsm.org)
Dan Henkel (317) 637-9200, ext. 127 (dhenkel@acsm.org)

MEN: CUT HEART ATTACK RISK THROUGH VIGOROUS EXERCISE
ACSM study reports that three hours of vigorous exercise can reduce heart attack risk in men.

INDIANAPOLIS – Men concerned with heart health should add vigorous exercise to their to-do list. New research published today by the American College of Sports Medicine indicates that three hours per week of vigorous exercise is enough to cut a man’s risk of heart attack by 22 percent.

NEWS RELEASE: International Walk to School Month!

dave@emmerson.com (Administrator) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:37:36 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Schoolchildren from around the globe participate in International Walk to School Month

Millions of schoolchildren from 40 countries will celebrate the walk to school this October in recognition of International Walk to School (IWALK) Month. Many countries have participated in International Walk to School Day since 2000. For British Columbia specific information and resources please visit: http://www.hastebc.org/tools/iwalk.

Walking to school promotes safety, health, concern for the environment, a sense of community and physical activity among children. Communities are encouraged to pick a day, a week, once a week or the entire month to celebrate the event and draw attention to these issues.

Physical Activity Is Essential to Maintain a Healthy Weight

marc.faktor@physicalactivityline.com (Marc Faktor, MSc.,CSEP CEP.) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:52:53 +0000

Check out the Latest Physical Activity Blog in The Healthy Families BC Community where our team member, Marc Faktor, outlines the importance of physical activity towards healthy weight.

Keep MOVING PEOPLE!

FINAL WEEKEND! Walk to Win with Healthy Families BC

marc.faktor@physicalactivityline.com (Marc Faktor, MSc.,CSEP CEP.) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:00:19 +0000

Ok Folks! The "Final Weekend" of the Healthy Families BC "Walk to Win" Challenge is upon us! Dont forget to lace up those shoes with friends and family and enjoy the many benifits that walking provides.

REMEMBER: Dont forget to log onto http://healthyfamiliesbcwalkingchallenge.ca/ to share your favorite walks to get a chance to WIN GREAT PRIZES for yourself and your community!

Keep Positive, Keep Smiling, and KEEP MOVING!

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