Get outside and play: Physical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health – and the benefits are even greater if you can do it outdoors.
Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence helps to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and bone density, and being outdoors is known to improve mental health.
There are many benefits to unstructured, outside play. When children and youth spend time outside, they:
Planning active outings doesn’t have to be challenging or costly. Click on the links below to see some ideas that you can try this week:
Find more ideas to keep your kids active through the year on Fraser Health’s website: Keeping children active - Fraser Health Authority