1. Physical Activity Presentations prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention June. 2010 V4

2. How we’re fighting cancer • doing everything we can to prevent cancer • funding research to outsmart cancer • empowering, informing and supporting Canadians living with cancer • advocating for public policies to improve the health of Canadians • rallying Canadians to get involved in the fight against cancer

3. The good news is ….. About half of all cancers can be prevented through healthy living and policies that protect the health of Canadians.

4. Agenda • Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention • What does Physical Activity mean? • Types of activity • Benefits of Physical Activity • Getting started • Overcoming barriers

5. Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention Research shows that overall up to 35% of all cancers can be prevented by being active, eating well and maintaining a healthy body weight.

6. Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention • Regular physical activity can help protect against certain types of cancer such as: • colorectal • breast • uterine 

7. Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention Regular physical activity also helps to maintain a healthy body weight – yet another way it may help to reduce your risk of cancer!

8. What does physical activity mean? • Any body movement that works your muscles and uses more energy than you use when you're resting • Physical activity can be done at home, at work, getting to and from work, or in your leisure time. • Can be vigorous, moderate or light in intensity

9. Examples of activity

10. But is yoga and gardening enough? Being active means doing a variety of movements • Endurance activities • Strength activities • Flexibility activities

11. Move it all around… • Stand up

12. Being active: Reduces your risk of cancer and other diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Keeps your heart healthy. Makes your bones and muscles stronger. Helps you feel better about yourself. Fitness and Health

13. Get Active. Your Way. Everyday. Source: Health Canada, Canada’s Physical Activity Guide

14. Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend: Children and Youth (5-17yrs) At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity each day. This should include: Vigorous intensity activities at least 3 days per week Activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least 3 times per week Goals to work towards

15. Canada’s Physical Activity Guide recommends: Adults (18+) At least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week in bouts of 10 minutes or more. It is also beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities at least 2 times per week. Goals to work towards

16. BUT… how do I fit physical activity into my busy life?

17. Avoid the elevator. Take the stairs. • Take a walk at lunch. • Don’t drive to work… even taking transit helps. • Stretch throughout the day. • Walk to a co-worker’s office – don’t just email. • Make play-time with your kids physical. • Make physical activity a social thing.

18. Step up to the challenge and reduce your cancer risk! www.cancer.ca/stepbystep

19. For the most up-to-date information: • visit www.cancer.ca • call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333 Thank you! Presentation prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention June 2010