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In motion survey results show Huron County
residents not exercising enough to benefit health
Survey says: Huron County exer-
cises.
The Huron County Health Unit
is reporting the in motion survey
results are in and show about 70
per cent of adults say they exercise
regularly.
However, only 40 per cent of men
and 21 per cent of women are exer-
cising at an intensity to get heart -
health benefits.
From May to July 2008, the Hu-
ron -Perth in motion group conduct-
ed a survey of more than 700 adults
across the two counties about their
physical activity habits. The results
give a baseline and will be used by
in motion to plan activities.
Marilyn King, Huron County in
Motion Co-ordinator, says the re-
sults are important.
"The survey shows us where we
are now. We need to help Huron
County adults increase the intensity
of their exercise so they actually see
health benefits. This means, while
it's good to be physically active in
any way, we need to do more than
light activities on a daily basis,"
says King, a public-health nurse at
the Huron County r+.
Health Unit.
"We all need to
move more. We
need to include
more activities
where you break
a sweat such as
brisk walking,
aerobics, ski-
ing, swimming,
running," King
explains. "Many
residents are
missing out on
the benefits of
physical activity
-- from better
health and more energy to weight
control and reduced stress."
In motion is a community initia-
tive in Huron and Perth Counties
that encourages everyone to make
physical activity part of their daily
lives.
In 2010, the in motion group will
conduct a follow-up survey to see
whether physical activity levels in
the two counties have increased.
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