by ParticipACTION | Sep 18, 2019 | Science, Mental Health
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...
by ParticipACTION | Jul 19, 2019 | Inspiration
“You’ve got to create an active lifestyle that’s going to benefit you in as many ways as you can.” You’ve probably heard it all before, “You should be more active. You need to be engaging in physical activity to be healthy. You...
by ParticipACTION | Jun 24, 2019 | Inspiration
“To be a champion of physical activity is really just about sharing my knowledge with others so they can seek their own journey to wellness.” Physical activity during childhood can mean different things to a variety of people such as running around the...
by ParticipACTION | May 2, 2019 | Inspiration
Written by Rebecca Jones, ParticipACTION’s Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Surround yourself with people who inspire you Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. Consider...
by ParticipACTION | Apr 15, 2019 | Active Transportation, Outdoors
Want to make your recreational cycling experiences safer and more enjoyable? Check out these cycling safety tips from Cycling Canada: Cycling safety tips 1. Helmets are a must This is the most important of all cycling safety tips. Cyclists of all ages should wear a...
by ParticipACTION | Apr 3, 2019 | Science
Staying active as you age is important for your quality of life Did you know that there are more than 7.5 million adults over the age of 65 years living in Canada? That means it’s safe to say that every single one of us has at least one person in our life over...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 27, 2019 | Inspiration
“Movement is my entertainment & my meditation.” – Richard Churchill It’s that kind of passion for physical activity that’s always pushed soon-to-be 35-year-old Richard Churchill to live an active lifestyle, ever since he was a small...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 5, 2019 | Inspiration
Being active has always been a way of life for Raeleen Baggs & her family For many young Canadians, playing sports growing up is almost as common as going to school. And if you weren’t on a sports team of some kind, you were likely signed up for dance...
by ParticipACTION | Feb 26, 2019 | Mental Health, Sleep
Winter in Canada isn’t always exactly a smooth experience. Regardless of the province you call home, dealing with the tumultuous conditions that come between November and March (OK, and sometimes April), may leave us feeling lethargic, depressed and tired. From...
by ParticipACTION | Feb 13, 2019 | Inspiration
Making connections has never been so easy. A few clicks here, some swipes and messages there, and before you know it, you’re on a date with a potential soulmate. But let’s face it – we could all use some spark in our relationships, and that spark...