It’s now the norm to spend much of our free time glued to devices. While they help us work, and connect, inform and entertain us, too much screen time can take a toll on our health. Here are some tips for swapping recreational screen time with active time.
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How to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes with the help of physical activity
Benefits, Diabetes, Experts, Recipes, Science
Did you know that over 11.9 million people in Canada have diabetes or prediabetes? Learn how to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes with the help of physical activity.
6 beginner calisthenics exercises to easily fit into your workday
Looking for a simple, time-efficient and equipment-free way to reap the many benefits of an active workday, from boosted mood to increased productivity? Learn all about calisthenics exercises and how to perform basic ones during your workday.
How applying “nudge theory” can help you get active at work
Exercise, Habits, Science, Workplace
It can be easy to get so caught up in your work tasks that you forget to break up sedentary time and move more. Find out how applying nudge theory can help you remember and discover great examples of nudges you can use during your workday.
5 great exercises for depression relief
Exercise, Mental Health, Science
There is tons of research on the benefits of physical activity for depression. Here are 5 exercises for depression relief.
Hydration 101: How hydration works, why it’s important for exercise & tips to stay hydrated
Exercise, Habits, Recipes, Science, Tips and Tricks
Learn the importance of hydration when it comes to getting active plus science-backed tips and tricks for staying hydrated.
4 surprising ways so-called fitness fads may help you get more active
Benefits, Cycling, Dance, Exercise, Mental Health, Post Partum Depression, Running, Sport, Tips and Tricks, Workout
Whether it’s Peloton, Zumba, Bowflex, Midnight Runners or CrossFit, discover how these so-called "fitness fads" may unlock a more active day for you.
How to exercise on a budget: 5 easy ways
Barriers, Exercise, Inclusion, Tips and Tricks, Workout
You don’t need to belong to a gym to get all the benefits of an active lifestyle. Here are five simple ways to exercise on a budget.
How to enrich your everyday with mindful movement: 4 simple ways
Anxiety, Benefits, Brain Health, Depression, Exercise, Focus, Guidelines, Habits, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Outdoors, Tips and Tricks, Workspace
Want to refresh your routine while improving your sense of balance? Here four ways to introduce mindful movement into your life.
5 surprising ways spring cleaning boosts your health and wellness
Anxiety, Benefits, Focus, Mental Health, Motivation, Science and Research, Workspace
If spring’s longer days and milder weather aren’t enough to motivate you to start spring cleaning, check out five surprising health and wellness benefits of it.
5 foolproof hacks to get more steps and activity
Exercise, Family, Goals, Guidelines, Habits, Motivation, Running, Social Supports, Steps, Tips and Tricks, Walking
Try these simple lifestyle switches to get more steps and activity while building your endurance, strength and overall well-being!
How to exercise in the winter without going to the gym: 4 surprising ways
Exercise, Mental Health, Outdoors, Winter
Here are four ways to exercise in the winter that may not have even crossed your mind