by ParticipACTION | Jan 18, 2021 | Inspiration
“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....
by ParticipACTION | Dec 30, 2020 | Goal Setting, Mental Health, Science
Resolving to lose weight next year? Here are a few reasons why you might want to reconsider your approach: 1. Losing weight is not directly under your control. You can (or at least attempt to) control what you eat and how much you exercise. But you can’t...
by ParticipACTION | Dec 11, 2020 | Workplace
Ever worry that taking breaks on the job will make you look lazy or unproductive? Well, you shouldn’t because the exact opposite is true — especially if they’re active breaks that involve some kind of heart-pumping physical activity like a brisk walk...
by ParticipACTION | Nov 17, 2020 | Screen Time, Family, Mental Health
“If parents and guardians use their screens a lot, it’s likely their kids do, too.” Teens and screens: these days, it’s almost impossible to see one without the other. From social media to gaming, teen screen use is at an all-time high....
by ParticipACTION | Nov 4, 2020 | Science, Habits
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...
by ParticipACTION | Sep 2, 2020 | Active Transportation, Habits
What is active transportation & why is it important? By definition, active transportation is any form of human-powered travel, with the most popular forms being walking, wheeling or cycling. But, given that public transit trips include a portion of active...
by ParticipACTION | Jun 30, 2020 | Science, Women's Health
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...
by ParticipACTION | Apr 22, 2020 | Inclusion, Uncategorized
Dance like no one’s watching There’s something genuinely irresistible about dance. Throwing on your favourite tune, moving your body to the beat and letting the rhythm pulsate through your body can be profoundly uplifting. However, individuals with...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 18, 2020 | Outdoors, Mental Health
Here in Canada, we’re surrounded by clean, fresh air. It can be easy to forget how lucky we are, but according to a Fraser Institute study, Canada’s air quality ranks among the best in the world. We know that getting active in nature offers many...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 9, 2020 | Science, Sleep
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...