The GetActive! Penticton Task Force would like to ecourage and support every member of Penticton to get moving and become 20% more active by 2010.
The benefits of physical activity are endless…
Increased life expectancy
Decreased health care costs
Reduces risk of heart disease, strokes and high blood pressure
Helps weight control
Chronic disease prevention (Type 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Colon and other cancers)
Reduces stress and depression
Functional independence
Child and Youth Inactivity Epidemic:
2/3 of Canadian children not active enough for optimal growth / development
40% less active than 30 years ago
Progressively fatter, weaker, less flexible
Obesity tripled last 15 years
Spend 3-5 hours a day in front of the TV
Join the wave of enthusiasm to get Penticton more active and become one of the healthiest communities in British Columbia.