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"Move This Way" - Fredericton's Active Living Program
What is "Move This Way"?
Move this Way is an active living program developed by the Recreation Division of the City of Fredericton's Community Services Department.
For further information about any of the Move This Way programs, contact City of Fredericton Community Services Department by phone at 460-2230 or by email movethisway@fredericton.ca
Current Programs
Visit the Cities of New Brunswick Challenge (For further information click here)
Visit the Cities of New Brunswick Challenge is an online program that encourages and promotes physical activity. In this challenge, participants join teams of up to 5 people and do a virtual walk around the province using a pedometer or conversion chart to count their steps and track their progress from one city to the next. 
Department of Public Safety
Click here to sign up Department of Public Safety Visit the Cities
Log in to Department of Public Safety Visit the Cities (For those who have already signed up)
Department of Public Safety Visit the Cities map
NB Power
Click here to sign up NB Power Visit the Cities
Log in to NB Power Visit the Cities (For those who have already signed up)
To use the Move this Way steps calculator click here or click the calculator
Our Steps Calculator is based on the Rapid City Regional Hospital 10,000 Steps Program (http://www.rcrh.org/Services/Cardiac/IncreaseActivity.asp), and CalorieKing.com Resources and Tools (http://www.calorieking.com/tools/step_equivalence.php)
Move this Way Programs
Log Your Laps (For further information click here)
Log-Your-Laps is a free walking program held seasonally on the walking track at the Willie O'Ree Place. In this program interested walkers record the number of laps of the track they walk. The total number of laps are converted into kilometres and combined with the totals of all the other program participants.
MOMS on the MOVE! (For further information click here)
‘Moms on the Move’ is a free, one-hour walking program that is held once per week during the summer months. All 5km walks begin at the Trail Visitors Centre on Station St. These walks are intended as exercise for the adults so please bring your stroller, snuggly, or other mode of baby transportation for the little ones.
Dads and other caregivers are always welcome. The walking schedule for the 2010 summer season will be available in May, please call 460-2230 or e-mail movethisway@fredericton.ca for more information.
Mayor's Activity Awards 
(For further information click here)
An exciting awards program which encourages healthy eating and physical activity for youth aged 6 – 12 years
Our popular activity awards program is being upgraded for 2010! The new version will be online and individualized to provide a challenge for every child who participates. The program is offered free-of-charge to all interested youth. To learn more about this program visit www.fredericton.ca or contact the City of Fredericton Recreation Division at 460-2230.
Walk to Run (For further information click here)
Walk to Run is a free 8 (fall) or 12 (summer) week program for those aged 14 and over. The Walk to Run program transitions you gradually from walking to running. The Walk to Run program targets people who are seasoned walkers and looking for a new challenge. This program is offered based on public demand. If you are interested in being involved with is program contact City of Fredericton Community Services Department by phone at 460-2230 or by email movethisway@fredericton.ca
Better Bones Exercise Program (For further information click here)
The Better Bones program was designed for, and is targeted to persons with Osteoporosis. The optimal goal of the program is to reduce the rate of bone loss by providing a safe, effective, sensible and supervised program of bone loading exercises for persons who have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. By its very nature, the program is a basic, entry-level fitness program and therefore may be suitable for many individuals who for a variety of reasons need a gentle, easy program.
Saturday Morning Wu Style Tai Chi
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This free Saturday Morning - Summer Time Tai Chi Program will rejuvenate your body and mind. Learn the basics of proper body alignment for better posture, balance, coordination and flexibility. Learn how to increase your functional lung capacity by increasing your body awareness and letting go of restricting tension throughout your body. Be a more relaxed, focused, confident you. This is a free program open all interested individuals aged 14 and over. This program is sponsored by Business Fredericton North with additional assistance from Ducks Unlimited.
No experience necessary, beginners are welcome.
When: 9:00am -10:00am on Saturday mornings from June 5th – July 31st.
Where: Carleton Park (rain or shine).
Online Programs
Visit the Cities of New Brunswick Challenge (For further information click here)
Visit the Cities of New Brunswick Challenge is an online program that encourages and promotes physical activity. In this challenge, participants join teams of up to 5 people and do a virtual walk around the province using a pedometer or conversion chart to count their steps and track their progress from one city to the next.
Activity Goals
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Activity Goals is a healthy living promotion program that is available for use both online and in hard copy. It was designed for people who are inactive or not currently very active but are looking to increase their activity level.
This 10 step 'Bingo' style program progressively leads to increased exercise. Participants start on sheet one where there are no time requirements and choices like 'Go For A Walk' and 'Be Active Outside' once they have complete a line (BINGO) they move on to the next sheet and so on. There are always plenty of choices as the activity requirements increase.
