by Siyue Liz Li | Jun 12, 2023 | Inclusion, Accessibility, Sports
Did you know that nearly 4% of children and 13% of youth in Canada are living with a disability? Globally, children and youth with disabilities engage in less physical activity than those without. Lack of access to opportunities that enable full participation in...
by Siyue Liz Li | Jun 1, 2023 | Community, Family
Looking for fun and fulfilling ways to boost your mental and physical health, meet new people and help better the world around you? Here are five ways to help your community with physical activity: 1. Tend to a community garden Do you “dig” gardening but...
by Siyue Liz Li | May 24, 2023 | Community, Inspiration, Mental Health
Despite all the awesome ways technology can bring us together, more and more people in Canada feel alone. According to Statistics Canada, more than one in 10 people in Canada aged 15 and older are always or often lonely. Physical activity can be used to help you...
by Siyue Liz Li | May 19, 2023 | Inclusion, Accessibility, Sports
Participating in sports is an excellent way to keep your body and mind active and healthy, providing many physical, social and mental benefits like enhanced emotional support, boosted self-esteem, and improved cardiovascular health and sleep. But without appropriate...
by Siyue Liz Li | May 5, 2023 | Inspiration, Inclusion, Sports
This article was originally published on the Disability Foundation’s website. Sam Sullivan, founder of Tetra Society of North America, faced the greatest challenge of his life. At just 19 years of age, he broke his neck in a 1978 skiing accident, and found...
by Siyue Liz Li | May 4, 2023 | Exercise, Inclusion, Outdoors, Workout
Many of us are trying to cope with record-high inflation by cutting expenses, especially to anything we might think of as a “luxury”, like fitness memberships. Luckily you don’t need to belong to a gym or own fancy workout equipment to get all the...
by ParticipACTION | May 1, 2023 | Mental Health, Exercise, Habits
When each day seems to blend into the next, it can be easy to feel like you’re in a bit of a rut, especially in your work life. Introducing some mindful movement to your routine can bring a sense of meaning and change your outlook. What is mindfulness?...
by Siyue Liz Li | Apr 25, 2023 | Inspiration
Taking dance classes or joining a dance group in your adult years can feel overwhelming, but ParticipACTION’s social media and marketing coordinator, Stephanie Ehmke, loves how dancing has helped her connect with her community and celebrate her culture. I grew...
by Siyue Liz Li | Apr 24, 2023 | Workout
For centuries, dance has been part of human culture and is still a popular form of artistic expression (and physical activity!). To help you dance like no one’s watching, check out these fun and easy-to-follow videos we created in partnership with...
by ParticipACTION | Apr 19, 2023 | Recipes, Habits
Written by Sue Mah, Registered Dietitian You know that eating well and being active are important for a healthy lifestyle. But what if you’re too tired or too busy to cook? Meal prep to the rescue! What’s meal prep? Meal prep is basically any type...
