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Monthly Archives: December 2009

Boxing Day=Snow Day!

posted by: Kenji category: Active in Nature, Family, Healthy Living, Sport

So typically when one hears tobogganing they think kids, and that’s partly true but with my family the adults go wild with it. The brother slide, the sister slide, how many can squash on the sled, how many people high can we go, oh ya, it gets crazy! Once we get our competitive juices going we take it up a notch from sledding to mostly.. touch snow football! All in all the day is about all of us being together! Running around and being active just enhances the fun we have together.

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Merry In Motion Christmas

posted by: Kenji category: Family, Healthy Living

Merry Christmas Everyone!
I wanted to take a quick sec to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. I hope you all have a happy, healthy and active holiday. Enjoy the break from school or work and have fun making memories. Keep in mind that being active with your family and friends is not only enjoyable [...]

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Give the Gift of Physical Activity

posted by: Kenji category: Accountability, Active Transportation, Active in Nature, Empowerment, Healthy Living

With Christmas just around the corner and last minute gifts on the brain, have you considered physical activity?
During the holiday season no matter how old you are we tend to give and receive gifts. This holiday season it’s a good idea to ask yourself, what am I saying with this present?
Gift giving is actually a [...]

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Does COP 15 affect physical activity?

posted by: Kenji category: Active Transportation, Active in Nature, Environment, Sport

Physical Activity has basic requirements. Ultimately you need a reason to do it, a nourished and hydrated body, and finally a space to get er’ done. We need our environment so we can be active in nature. At the same time, there are a lot of things we can do to be active that are not only good for our bodies, they’re good for the environment too.

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With or Without a Disability, We All Need Activity!

posted by: Kenji category: Physical Activity and Disability, Physical activity in school

Since 1992 December 3rd has been recognized as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Physical activity is important for all people and there are vast benefits for those with or without disabilities. December 3 may have been yesterday but I’m posting my blog today because it’s important to care and be educated every day, not just on the day we’re reminded to be.

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