Back-to-school or back-to-work.

Either one is the perfect moment to build some activity into your day, whether you choose to walk, bike or skateboard to your destination.

Bruce Krentz, Health Promotion Coordinator with the Northern Health Region explains the benefits here.

“It’s such an easy way to add some physical activity into your life but it’s also a mental health booster! Walking outside boosts your mood, it increases serotonin levels, it makes adults and children happier, a little bit more relaxed and it reduces your stress.”

Younger students can also benefit by feeling more aware of their surroundings and community when they walk to school.

Krentz shared that the travel time to school - whether you walk or drive there - is an opportunity to have some social time with friends or your family members.