“Getting outside, being physical, & enjoying some fresh air helps build a relationship with the natural environment & love for the outdoors.” Many Canadians struggle with prioritizing physical activity and making it a part of their daily routines. Squeezing in...
“You’ve got to create an active lifestyle that’s going to benefit you in as many ways as you can.” You’ve probably heard it all before, “You should be more active. You need to be engaging in physical activity to be healthy. You have to get your butt moving!” That...
“To be a champion of physical activity is really just about sharing my knowledge with others so they can seek their own journey to wellness.” Physical activity during childhood can mean different things to a variety of people such as running around the playground,...
Written by Rebecca Jones, ParticipACTION's Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Surround yourself with people who inspire you Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. Consider the...
“Movement is my entertainment & my meditation.” - Richard Churchill It’s that kind of passion for physical activity that’s always pushed soon-to-be 35-year-old Richard Churchill to live an active lifestyle, ever since he was a small child growing up in St....
Being active has always been a way of life for Raeleen Baggs & her family For many young Canadians, playing sports growing up is almost as common as going to school. And if you weren’t on a sports team of some kind, you were likely signed up for dance lessons,...
Meet Mary Beth Farrell & find out how she’s making her Community Better with physical activity Championing physical activity is something that comes naturally for Mary Beth Farrell, a retired teacher from Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador. Mary Beth has been...
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