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What is active living?

Active living refers to all kinds of physical activity. This includes everyday activities such as walking, gardening, swimming or bicycling as well as more structured exercising and sports. Ideally, activities are varied and work different muscle groups. Some build and maintain endurance, while others help to increase flexibility and improve strength or balance. Active living is about all our movements, every day!

Getting the words straight

Active living is a way of life in which physical activity is valued and integrated into our everyday life.

Physical activity includes all leisure and non leisure body movement that uses the skeletal muscles resulting in a substantial increase in energy expenditure. It can be related to an occupation, household activities or leisure-time pursuits.

Exercise is a part of physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive. It is done specifically to improve or maintain physical fitness.



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