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Working towards 150!
This article was contributed by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Elevating your heart rate and breaking a sweat will result in many health benefits. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) can provide you with...
Move for your mood
Learn the mental health benefits of physical activity and actionable solutions to Move for your Mood!
2021 ParticipACTION Adult Report Card Q&A with Dr. Leigh Vanderloo
DR. LEIGH VANDERLOOSCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR, PARTICIPACTION On November 30, we launched the 2021 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults. Since then, we had a chance to speak with Dr. Leigh Vanderloo, Scientific Director at ParticipACTION, to find out...
3 reasons why losing weight is a bad resolution
Is losing weight one of your goals for next year? Here are a few reasons why you might want to reconsider your approach.
How much physical activity do adults need each day?
Introducing the first-ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults! If you visit our blog, follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletters (all excellent ideas, by the way, if you’re not already), you know that ParticipACTION is all about getting Canadians to...
Six things to know about supporting women in physical activity & sport – and how to learn from them
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
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...
Think, learn and focus better: An active brain needs an active body
Fire up your brain with physical activity Summer has drawn to a close. And whether you’re back at work looking to nail that promotion, have kids back at school wanting to ace their next test or are simply hoping to dominate your next group trivia night, try getting...
60 is the new 30: 6 ways staying active as you age keeps you young
Here are six ways staying active as you age keeps you young.
How long does it take to form a habit? Shorten the time with these 5 simple tips
Some people suggest that it can take anywhere between 21 and 30 days to form a habit, but is there any science behind these timelines?