by Otmar Quintero | Oct 4, 2022 | Uncategorized, Science and research, Tips and Tricks
Without question, COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of everyone across the globe. We’re only starting to understand how the closures, lockdowns and isolation we experienced during its peak impacted our lives, including kids’ movement behaviours. Introducing the 2022...
by ParticipACTION | Sep 6, 2022 | Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized
The energy we get from food can help support an active lifestyle. A well-balanced diet provides us with essential nutrients that nourish our bodies and fuel our movement throughout the whole day. Award-winning registered dietitian Sue Mah knows this all too well. As a...
by ParticipACTION | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Connection Make active time, bonding time Humans crave connection. The real, face-to-face, in-person kind. Be it a romantic partner, family or friend, research shows that humans require social interaction for optimal health and quality of life.1 To put it simply,...
by ParticipACTION | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mindfulness Sound mind, sound body As the stimulation and connectivity of our increasingly digital lives has increased, so too has the need to slow down, breathe and reconnect with ourselves through mindfulness. How can physical activity help with mindfulness?...
by ParticipACTION | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Wellness Body, mind and soul Heartache, illness and physical wounds are a bummer. The emotions and physical symptoms they bring with them are largely out of our control. There is something we can manage though: and it’s how we move. Because physical activity is a...
by ParticipACTION | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
De-stress Keep calm and exercise Feeling overwhelmed? Pained with headaches and knots in your neck and shoulders? Mind racing at the end of the day? It’s time to get active so you can unwind! How can physical activity help me de-stress? Stress is an inevitable part of...