Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian PressTORONTO -- It's not just kids who get too much screen time and too little physical activity -- adults are falling short, too., a non-profit group that promotes healthy living and typically ranks children's fitness levels.
Participaction scientist Dr. Leigh Vanderloo acknowledges many Canadians are busy with work and family obligations, but she urges people to find pockets of time throughout the week. "Can you do two 10- or 15-minute brisk walks? If you do, make sure that you have deodorant or face wipes or dry shampoo at your desk at all times so that that doesn't become a barrier."
"We're more sedentary than before. Getting people to move more is always a focus but now we need to also reduce sedentary and sitting behaviour which is also detrimental," says Vanderloo, suggesting office workers take more frequent "standing breaks" or "walking meetings."
Personally I have to work long hours to make ends meet. Not enough hours in the day to hit the gym.