Arthritis Risk Factor Assessment

Question Six​

How often are you physically active for at least 30 minutes in a day?


 Rarely

 Less than once a week

 1-2 times per week

 3-4 times per week

 5 or more times per week
 

Your Selection: Rarely

While it can be difficult to find time and motivation to increase physical activity levels, it can have a big impact on health. Physical inactivity is associated with increased severity and progression of many types of arthritis. Staying active is important to maintaining healthy joints. Start low and go slow. You can start with squeezing in a 10-minute walk and work your way up from there. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. For tips on how to get moving, visit our online module on Staying Active external link.

Your Selection: Less than once a week

While it can be difficult to find time and motivation to increase physical activity levels, it can have a big impact on health. Physical inactivity is associated with increased severity and progression of many types of arthritis. Staying active is important to maintaining healthy joints. To add more activity into your routine, start low and go slow. Try squeezing in three 10-minute walks one day per week and work your way up from there. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. For tips on how to get moving, visit our online module on Staying Active external link.

Your Selection: 1-2 times per week

While it can be difficult to find time and motivation to increase physical activity levels, it can have a big impact on health. Staying active is important to maintaining healthy joints. Physical inactivity is associated with increased severity and progression of many types of arthritis. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. Trying new activities, working out with a friend, or joining a group at your local community centre can make it easier to stay motivated. For tips to help you keep moving, visit our online module on Staying Active external link.

Your Selection: 3-4 times per week

You’re off to a good start. Staying active is important to maintaining healthy joints. Physical inactivity is associated with increased severity and progression of many types of arthritis. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. If it’s hard to find time to exercise, adding three 10-minute brisk walks into your day can help increase your activity levels. For tips to help you keep moving, visit our online module on Staying Active external link.

Your Selection: 5 or more times per week

Good for you! Staying active is important to maintaining healthy joints. Physical inactivity is associated with increased severity and progression of many types of arthritis. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. For tips to help you keep moving, visit our online module on Staying Active external link.

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