From what to eat before & after exercising to maintaining a balanced diet when you’re busy, here are tips for fueling your movement from a registered dietitian.
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The secret link between sleep and movement
Sleep is vital for overall health and well-being, much like physical activity! Discover why sleep is so important and how it’s linked with physical activity.
Women’s health: 9 hormones linked to physical activity
Learn how you can make nine hormones closely linked with physical activity work(out) for you.
How to make daylight saving time (DST) your new bestie
Not looking forward to springing forward an hour? Learn more about daylight saving time (DST), its benefits, sleep tips and more!
6 nutritious foods that can boost your mood and energy
Check out this list of foods that can boost your mood and energy from a registered dietitian.
Active snacking: Energy balls
These two-bite energy balls are packed with protein and are so fun to eat. They’re easy to make and require no baking.
7 tasty snacks to fuel your next outdoor adventure!
Here are seven of registered dietitian Sue Mah’s favourite snacks for outdoor activities.
Why getting active outside is key to your physical & mental wellbeing
Engage with the great outdoors to feel good in both body & mindHere at ParticipACTION, we pride ourselves on a great number of things when it comes to keeping Canadians of all ages and abilities happy, healthy and active. From providing the motivation and the...
How to bust through the 5 most common barriers to physical activity
As you’re trying to be more active, there will be things that inevitably get in the way. Are you facing any of the barriers described below? If so, we’ve got suggestions to help you break through them. BARRIER #1: NO TIME Life is hectic, with jam-packed schedules and...
How to prime yourself for a great sleep so you can move more
Physical activity does so many things to make us feel good…it boosts mood and energy levels, builds confidence and self-esteem…and it helps us get a good night’s sleep!In fact, a good workout can lead to better shut-eye, and better shut-eye can lead to a good workout....
5 tips to keep your energy up through mid-day
I can’t pretend that exercising in the workplace looks cool. To the average person, there is nothing about lunging around the office that looks normal. But, in the middle of the day when I’ve been sitting for 3-5 hours, I usually need a pick-me-up! If you can approach...