Public Advisory: Ways to Stay Physically Active While Practicing Physical Distancing

In light of ongoing efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are reminded to maintain physical distancing.

There are many ways to stay physically active during this time.

As long as people are well and not required to self-isolate for any reason, outdoor activities are encouraged. Activities, like walking, hiking, or bike riding, are all encouraged as long as physical distancing can be maintained.

Through the Provincial Government’s partnership with ParticipACTION, a variety of resources are available on the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development website for people of all ages, including activities specifically designed for older adults and tips on how to swap screen time for active play geared to Early Years, Ages 5-12 and Teens.

Examples of these physical activity resources include:

ParticipACTION offers a free mobile app (available for Apple and Android devices) that provides fun activities and ideas to help boost activity levels for people of all ages, as well as online 10 minute Facebook live fit breaks every weekday at 1:30 p.m. NDT (1:00 p.m. in most of Labrador).

School Sports NL (@schoolsportsnl), Recreation NL (@Rec_NL) and Sport NL(@sportnl) have been sharing many great ideas and resources on Twitter that provide innovative ideas for individuals of all ages.

For persons with disabilities, the Canadian Disability Participation Project provides free, telephone-based physical activity coaching for adults with a physical disability.

In addition, those who have gym or fitness centre memberships should check with these service providers, as some are providing online classes and fitness programs.

For more information on Newfoundland and Labrador’s COVID-19 Alert System, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/.

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Media contact
Gina MacArthur
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
ginamacarthur@gov.nl.ca

2020 05 12 2:20 pm