We’re thrilled to feature a guest blog post from our friends at Trans Canada Trail! The trail is the longest recreational trail network in the world and connects Canadians and visitors to nature and to one another, from coast to coast to coast, through accessible and...
Tips and Tricks
Active snacking: Energy balls
Energy, Recipes, Tips and Tricks
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!
Energy, Outdoors, Recipes, Tips and Tricks
Here are seven of registered dietitian Sue Mah’s favourite snacks for outdoor activities.
Add some ‘bite’ to your routine with fitness snacks
There are a few reasons that a snack can be more appealing than a full sit-down meal – it’s small, satisfying, it boosts energy and can be enjoyed while you’re on the go. Those preferable perks also apply to small servings of movement. Fitness ‘snacks’ are brief...
7 healthy habits to improve your workday
Active Transportation, Focus, Sleep, Stretching, Tips and Tricks, Workspace
To help you on your journey towards improved workday health, we’ve created a week-long healthy workday challenge.
There’s a Trail for Everyone!
Outdoors, Tips and Tricks, Walking
We’re thrilled to feature a guest blog post from our friends at Trans Canada Trail! The trail is the longest recreational trail network in the world and connects Canadians and visitors to nature and to one another, from coast to coast to coast, through accessible and...
7 active summer habits worth maintaining through fall
Fall, Nature, Outdoors, Summer, Tips and Tricks
Hang on to the best (active) parts of summer Here it is, folks, the way-too-early post about summer coming to an end that always seem to signify an unofficial closing to our favourite time of the year. Although, the end of summer really doesn’t have to be a bummer...
15 fun ways to exercise at home with your family
Benefits, Family, Kids, Parenting, Tips and Tricks
To help you and your family exercise at home, we’ve put together a list of activities that you can do in your own living room, on your balcony or in your backyard.
Choose green exercises for better mind and body
Benefits, Science and Research, Tips and Tricks
This article was contributed by the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance. Spring is finally here, which means more sunshine, warm weather and outdoor activities and exercise. With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, having to isolate ourselves from friends and family is...
3 reasons why resolving to lose weight is a bad idea
Mental Health, Tips and Tricks
A good resolution should flow from your deepest desires Resolving to lose weight in 2021? Here are a few reasons why you might want to reconsider your approach: Reason No. 1 The first is that it’s not directly under your control. You can (or at least attempt to)...
5 reasons why active breaks are good for business
Benefits, Science and Research, Tips and Tricks
Ever worry that taking a break on the job will make you look lazy or unproductive? You shouldn’t, because the exact opposite is true — especially if that break involves some kind of heart-pumping physical activity like a brisk walk. In fact, workplaces that value...
Six things to know about supporting women in physical activity & sport – and how to learn from them
Over the past year, ParticipACTION has examined our physical activity engagement initiatives to identify key gendered differences and share analysis and solutions to our valued sector partners. What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than to recognize...