Tips and Tricks - ParticipACTION

7 tasty snacks to fuel your next outdoor adventure!

Energy, Outdoors, Recipes, Tips and Tricks

Here are seven of registered dietitian Sue Mah’s favourite snacks for outdoor activities.

4 “fitness snacks” to help you add some ‘bite’ to your routine

Exercise, Tips and Tricks

Here are some ways to graze on "fitness snacks" (brief bursts of physical activity) throughout your day.

5 healthy workday habits to form

Active Transportation, Focus, Habits, Sleep, Stretching, Tips and Tricks, Workplace

Check out these healthy workday habits that will help you be more productive, feel less stressed, enjoy your work more and ultimately be happier while at work.

There’s a Trail for Everyone!

Outdoors, Tips and Tricks, Walking

We’re thrilled to feature a guest blog post from our friends at Trans Canada Trail! The trail is the longest recreational trail network in the world and connects Canadians and visitors to nature and to one another, from coast to coast to coast, through accessible and...

7 healthy summer habits worth maintaining through fall

Fall, Habits, Nature, Outdoors, Summer, Tips and Tricks

Check out these healthy summer habits worth keeping up through fall.

15 fun ways to exercise at home with your family

Benefits, Family, Kids, Parenting, Tips and Tricks

To help you and your family exercise at home, we’ve put together a list of activities that you can do in your own living room, on your balcony or in your backyard.

3 reasons why losing weight is a bad resolution

Goal Setting, Mental Health, Tips and Tricks

Is losing weight one of your goals for next year? Here are a few reasons why you might want to reconsider your approach.

6 surprising reasons why active breaks are good for business

Benefits, Science and Research, Tips and Tricks

Ever worry that taking breaks on the job will make you look lazy? Well, you shouldn’t because the exact opposite is true — especially if they’re active breaks.

Six things to know about supporting women in physical activity & sport – and how to learn from them

Family, Tips and Tricks, Women's Health

Over the past year, ParticipACTION has examined our physical activity engagement initiatives to identify key gendered differences and share analysis and solutions to our valued sector partners. What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than to recognize...

How physical activity can improve your sleep & overall health

Benefits, Family, Sleep, Tips and Tricks

Get the best ZZZs of your life with physical activity My name is Alanna McGinn, I’m a certified sleep expert and I’ve partnered with ParticipACTION to educate Canadians on the importance of including more physical activity during the day to better your sleep. It’s...