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)...
Introducing the first-ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults! If you visit our blog, follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletters (all excellent ideas, by the way, if you’re not already), you know that ParticipACTION is all about getting Canadians to...
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...
Get the best ZZZs of your life with physical activity My name is Alanna McGinn, I’m a certified sleep expert and I’ve partnered with ParticipACTION to educate Canadians on the importance of including more physical activity during the day to better your sleep. It’s...
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...
We need to get seniors in Canada active to improve their quality of life Did you know that between 2015 and 2021 the number of seniors in Canada is projected to exceed the number of children aged 14 and younger for the first time ever? By 2036, the number of seniors...
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?
