Most adults in Canada don’t meet the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults. But what are they, and how easy are they to meet?
Habits
From scrolling to sweating: 6 hacks for swapping screen time with active time
It’s now the norm to spend much of our free time glued to devices. While they help us work, and connect, inform and entertain us, too much screen time can take a toll on our health. Here are some tips for swapping recreational screen time with active time.
Wanted: 6 sneaky physical activity time thieves (and how to outsmart them)
Do you often feel like there just aren’t enough minutes in a day for physical activity? You’re not alone! We recently asked adults across Canada what prevents them from getting active, and lack of time was among their top barriers. What’s most likely to blame? Watch...
How to exercise with arthritis and maximize the benefits of physical activity: 10 tips from an exercise specialist
Inflammatory arthritis can be a major obstacle to getting active, so we interviewed an exercise specialist to learn tips for getting active when living with it.
8 great ways to sneak physical activity in during your day
Is exercise often at the bottom of your to-do list? Here are tips on how you can sneak exercise in whenever and wherever works best for you.
Let’s make the most of the holes in our day
Our days often consist of work, school, appointments and errands, often leaving little time for ourselves. The limited free moments in our days can often slip away and be replaced by daily obligations and what can only be described as life. And the reality is,...
How to make your home or workspace physical activity-friendly: 6 trusty tricks
Check out these handy hacks for transforming where you live or work from a sedentary sweet spot into an active sweat spot!
How to make room to move in your life: 5 helpful hacks
Do you struggle to find the time, space, energy and motivation to get and stay active? Here are some handy tips on how to make room to move in your life.
5 small habits that can make a big difference to your mental health
Ready to transform your mental health and unleash your best self in 2024? Dive into our latest blog post to discover some easy-to-adopt habits that can make a world of difference to your mental health.
How to make active transportation part of your routine: 6 simple tips
Enter active transportation, a simple way to stay active while getting from point A to B. Discover its benefits and tips for fitting it into your daily life.
5 ways to gain the edge in employee mental health
Are you an organizational leader who is looking to foster a more active, and, in turn, healthier, happier and more productive workplace? Here are 5 proven strategies to help your organization gain the edge in employee mental health.
5 surprising ways spring cleaning boosts your health and wellness
If spring’s longer days and milder weather aren’t enough to motivate you to start spring cleaning, check out five surprising health and wellness benefits of it.