Healthy Families BC

Unsafe neighbourhood or traffic 

• Walk with a partner or friend 
• Walk in the mall or in the halls of your apartment building 
• Join a walking group - explore new parks and trails
• Use a treadmill, stairclimber, or stepclimber 

Difficulty getting places 

• Take the bus 
• Car pool 
• Have someone come to your home 

Unsuitable or uninteresting programs 

• Check program listings at seniors' and community centres, churches and private fitness clubs 
• Use a book or video to start your own program 

Too busy providing care for others 

• When your client or partner is resting, fit in little bits of activity - 5 or 10 minutes at a time. 
• Make yourself a priority; have a friend or family member come over and take time out for you 

Unsteady on your feet 

• Participate in activities from a sitting or lying position 
• Participate in aqua fit classes or do your own pool exercises
• Have a friend or family member assist and support you 

Stiffness, arthritis, or osteoporosis 

• Choose walking, aqua fit or specialty classes for people with physical challenges