There are many benefits of physical activity including better health and self-esteem, weight control, more energy, less stress and living independently as you age.

On the other hand, maybe you need to hear lots of bad news before you decide to take action, so check out some of these risks of not being active – heart disease, obesity, stroke, depression, colon cancer.

Choose to take care of yourself by making activity a part of your daily routine.

If physical activity is something new to you, speak to your family doctor first.