Article: Physical Activity Is Essential, Not Optional

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family-biking-cropped-1024x771Physical activity is “a powerful tool for managing weight and preventing serious health problems” like diabetes and certain cancers, according to a new article on Page 18 of PeakLife SA Magazine.

The article advises on how much physical activity is enough and how people can get more activity on a regular basis, such as:

  • Being an active living champion for your family, like walking or biking to school or the store;
  • Get out and try something new, like walking trails; and
  • Spread the word, like organizing an office health challenge or bringing the need for safer routes to local decision-makers.

The article, written by Laura Esparza, a researcher at the Institute for Health Promotion Research at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, the team behind SaludToday, also urges people to get involved with the Active Living Council of San Antonio, Texas.

The Active Living Council is a community coalition and Mayor’s Fitness Council committee focused on ensuring every local resident has access to safe places and healthy programs for physical activity.

Learn more about the group here or on Facebook.

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