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Be WinterActive and get yourself "in motion!"

Winnipeg in motion is pleased to support WinterActive, a new national initiative being piloted from February 28-March 6, 2006. WinterActive is designed to help Canadians of all ages to improve their health and quality of life through healthy living.

WinterActive is a national community mobilization initiative designed to help all Canadians improve their health by encouraging and supporting their first steps towards regular physical activity, healthy eating, living a tobacco-free lifestyle and participating in winter activities and sports.

Visit the WinterActive website, www.winteractive.org, and discover some hot tips for cold weather physical activity and healthy living. You can also win great prizes by entering your best ideas for frosty fun to help Canadians become more WinterActive and improve their health!

While you are here, check out these resources to help get you “in motion” this winter:

1. WinterActive healthy living
   ideas and safety tips.
2. WinterActive Postcard.
3. Don’t Hibernate. Participate. Get “in motion”.
4. Winter Wonderland Walking Tips.
5. What to wear…Winter Wear!
6. Winter Success Story:
   Why I love my Bike!


7. Canada's Guides to Physical Activity and Healthy Eating.

As always, Winnipeg in motion is interested in hearing from you! If you have a story to share or need more information on how to get active, contact us at getactive@winnipeginmotion.ca or call (204) 940-3648.

Remember – whatever your age and wherever you are, getting “in motion” is good for your health!