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How to use habit stacking to stay on track
Forming and sticking to new habits can be challenging. Luckily there’s a science-backed approach called “habit stacking” that can make this easier for you.
5 simple acts to get back on your fitness track
Are you struggling to stick to your physical activity goals? Has the uncertainty around accessing gyms, recreation centres and other active venues across much of the country posed some challenges to achieving them? If this sounds like you, check out these five tips to...
How to use family & friends to stay motivated
How to use family & friends to stay motivated There’s no “I” in team, but “U” can be found in any group. Whatever physical activity goal you’re striving for, you don’t have to do it alone. There are people around you who want to see you succeed. In fact, they may...
Active Champions Series: B.R. Sankeerth
“Being mentally occupied with a sport or a goal or a dream, I do think it helps you deal with stress.” Many Canadians want to find a way to move their bodies every day. That’s because engaging in daily physical activity is one of the simplest and most effective ways...
Active Champions Series: Justyn Knight
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. “The hardest part is just going out there and doing it. It gets easier as you get started. I’ve...
Goal setting 101: How to write effective SMART goals
Discover how to make goal setting SMART.
How long does it take to form a habit? Shorten the time with these 5 simple tips
Some people suggest that it can take anywhere between 21 and 30 days to form a habit, but is there any science behind these timelines?
5 tips for taking better breaks at work
It’s time to turn the idea of breaks on its head. Typically, we think that taking a break from work is just that—a break. We see it as a luxury, a nice-to-have, and when things get busy, something we simply don’t have time for. Raise your hand if you’ve ever said,...
5 ways to find more time to move
No matter how often we ask for more time, there never seems to be any extra hours in the day. Whether we like it or not, we’re stuck with trying to fit everything into twenty-four. Time is always going to be a factor. Life is busy, things come up, and regardless of...
Achieving goals: Why those around you are your secret weapon to success
Find out how you can use the people around you to help you in achieving goals.
How to start again after falling off track
We’re all familiar with falling off track. We set our goals, take some steps in the right direction, have a good couple of weeks, but then something happens. Slowly but surely, we lose motivation. We get tired and stressed and struggle to keep up. Our willpower wavers...