Not only does physical activity contribute to a healthy body, it also plays a critical role in mental health. Some of the benefits of an active lifestyle include: stress alleviation, improvement in focus and memory, better quality of sleep, and boosting overall mood. Creating an active lifestyle can be as simple as going for a daily walk and taking the stairs more often. Here are some useful resources to help you implement more physical activity in your everyday life.
URec offers a wide variety of services to help keep you active! Check out their fitness class schedule and other services. You can also find them on YouTube!
GTFO NB is a fun and supportive adventure club for women and non-binary folks. GTFO’s mission is to increase capacity, confidence, and community in New Brunswick women who love to adventure.
ParticipACTION has programs and resources for all ages.
Yoga with Adriene has free videos to help enjoy a yoga practice in the comfort of your own home
The positive effect of walking - are you curious to learn how exercise can have a positive effect on problem solving and creative thinking? Learn more by reading this promising research.