by ParticipACTION | Mar 26, 2022 | Family, Exercise
Use what you have so you and your family can exercise at home Whether you have kids, live by yourself, or even with friends, incorporating a little bit of physical activity into your daily routine can have significant benefits on your physical and mental health...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 22, 2022 | Workout
Don’t let the cold, wetter weather stop you from enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer. You can start with this quick, easy workout that can be done in the wettest of weather! Just make sure you have an umbrella with you and head outside. Umbrella...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 11, 2022 | Inspiration
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential people living in Canada who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. It can be tough to get back into a physical activity routine, especially if the...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 2, 2022 | Sports, Uncategorized
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential people living in Canada who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives In September 2021, the Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) presented...
by ParticipACTION | Feb 2, 2022 | Habits, Exercise, Goal Setting
Are you struggling to stick to your physical activity goals? If this sounds like you, read on to find out how to start exercising again after a break from it. How to start exercising again after a long break 1. Remind yourself of physical activity’s...
by ParticipACTION | Feb 1, 2022 | Outdoors, Family
Our winters can create many mental health challenges partly due to barriers to getting active outside, which can help us manage stress and boost our moods. We should look to our kids to lead the way, as winter is exciting for many of them! Here are some winter...
by ParticipACTION | Jan 12, 2022 | Mental Health, Science
This article is brought to you by the Canadian Mental Health Association and ParticipACTION to raise awareness of the mental health benefits of physical activity and provide actionable solutions to Move for your Mood! As the winter days get shorter, darker...
by ParticipACTION | Dec 13, 2021 | Inspiration, Mental Health
With our 50th anniversary celebrations concluding as 2021 comes to an end, we reached out to some of Canada’s leading physical activity researchers and influencers to ask a simple question: What is the one thing you wish everyone living in Canada knew about...
by ParticipACTION | Dec 7, 2021 | Science
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...
by ParticipACTION | Nov 3, 2021 | Inspiration, Sports
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. Taking up a new sport, especially a team one, can be intimidating. You may worry that you...
