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 getting...
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 won’t...
“I truly believe that being active & making an effort to be outside, to do an activity of some kind, will be key for us to recover from the effects of the pandemic.” When it comes to high-performance athletes, engaging in physical activity comes naturally and...
Spring is finally here, which means more sunshine, warm weather and outdoor activities and exercise. “Green exercise”, or getting active outdoors, is an important tool for supporting better mental health.
Is losing weight one of your goals for next year? Here are a few reasons why you might want to reconsider your approach.
It’s almost impossible to see teens without screens. To help explain the teen-screen use dilemma, we talked to expert & researcher, Dr. Katherine Tombeau Cost.
We know getting active in nature offers many benefits. So, get out there, take some deep, cleansing breaths, and get moving with these fresh air activities.
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 getting...
More and more people in Canada are fighting the winter blues. Find out why getting active can help you combat them.
I’ve discovered a few life hacks – all of which center around mindfulness – that make the busiest of times ( more enjoyable.
Teenagers are spending more time on screens than ever before, which begs the question: how much is too much screen time?
