With the winter weather behind us and spring finally in the air, there’s no better reason to get outside and get active in the Kingston community. Whether you walk, run, cycle, or wheel, make the most of the outdoors by planning ahead to avoid nasty springtime allergens
Take the stairs as much as possible to make up for lost active time outdoors. Try at-home workouts such as body weight exercises, yoga and stretching. Download an online app, or check out a work-out video out from the library. Embrace the cold and go skating, skiing,
On Monday, September 18, 2017, local teachers and students learned how easy it is to incorporate physical literacy into the classroom to get students more active. Ted Temertzoglou and Shelley Mulrooney lead 50 teachers and 20 students in 2 half-day workshops. Have a look at this Global
The Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation (KCAT) has just published their first newsletter. It is filled with all the ways that active transportation is being encouraging in Kingston and ways for you to get involved in the movement. Active Transportation refers to any form of human powered travel: walking,
You may already know that regular physical activity can help you remain strong and healthy – but did you also know that the strength and balance skills you gain will also help you prevent falls as you age? Now that the winter months are here, sidewalks and
Even though it’s cold outside, you can still find ways to get active. Here are some of Kingston Gets Active’s tips for having an active winter season! Take the stairs! One of the easiest ways to stay active year round is to forget the elevator and take
Enjoy the last few days of warm fall weather that is projected in the forecast and take advantage of the beautiful trails and parks Kingston has to offer! The changing leaves are phenomenal this time of year. For a list of trails and parks click here!
The Rack and Roll service on Kingston Transit has started up again for the season. Cyclists can use Rack and Roll to help them travel with their bikes. The service, which permits cyclists to store their bikes on the front of a bus when they ride Kingston Transit, is starting
Use your student card for FREE access to recreation facilities across Kingston and area!
Do you want to inspire others to be active? Do you have a desire to contribute to your community?
Did you know that physical literacy is as important as reading, writing and arithmetic?
