Putting It All Together – Support From Your Community

There’s more to getting active than just making up your mind to
do it. An active living community helps make active choices
easy choices by:
• encouraging families to be active together;
• promoting physical education in schools and encouraging use
of schools for community activities;
• promoting supportive physical activity policies in workplaces
with things like showers, fitness facilities, flex-time and secure
bike parking;
• promoting physical activity in community parks, facilities, play
structures and special events; and
• sponsoring safe, active transportation through bike paths and
lanes, well-lit walking trails, pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods,
and secure bike parking in association with local
businesses.
Look for and ask about these things, which can often be found
in your community.