by ParticipACTION | Sep 5, 2022 | Workout
With September here and fall fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to start or get back into an active routine. Kickstart it with this quick and easy interval workout that can be done in a time crunch and without exercise equipment. The warm-up To warm up,...
by ParticipACTION | Aug 23, 2022 | Inspiration, Sports
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. When it comes to staying motivated to be physically active, finding a sport or physical activity you enjoy is...
by ParticipACTION | Aug 19, 2022 | Outdoors
The start of spring often fuels our sense of purpose, with the returning sun and warmth giving us energy and vigor that prompts many of us to recommit achieving our goals and intentions! Spring also provides a renewal for many of our ecosystems, with parks, gardens...
by ParticipACTION | Jul 25, 2022 | Inspiration, Mental Health
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. When it comes to staying active, having the right mindset is crucial for overcoming setbacks that might keep you...
by ParticipACTION | Jul 21, 2022 | Workout
Want to prepare yourself for your next active outdoor adventure? Try this fun and simple full-body workout designed to enhance your health- and skill-related physical fitness. Take the workout outside for some fresh air, sunlight and a mental health boost! The warm-up...
by ParticipACTION | Jul 19, 2022 | Habits
The end of summer really doesn’t have to be a bummer. And while you can’t stop the seasons from changing, you can move into fall with the same healthy summer habits that came a bit more naturally last season. In the summer months, we tend to...
by ParticipACTION | Jul 19, 2022 | Exercise, Science
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...
by ParticipACTION | Jul 4, 2022 | Mental Health
Summer is meant for soaking up the sun, having fun and spending the season’s longer and warmer days with family and friends (ideally by getting physically active together). But it’s also a time when we’re flooded with stereotypical...
by ParticipACTION | Jul 1, 2022 | Workout
With summer finally here and the kids out of school, it’s a perfect time to get active outdoors as a family. Looking for a quick and simple way to do this? Try this kid-friendly, equipment-free, total body workout that you can do at your local park or in your...
by ParticipACTION | Jun 27, 2022 | Mental Health
The Alberta Health Services’ Move Your Mood program was one of our Saputo Signature Grant recipients, six incredible organizations from across Canada who exemplify how physical activity helps #MeYouUs. The incredibly damaging effects of the pandemic on our...
