Cycle Commuting: A Panacea for the Physical and Mental Health of Canadians?
Interest in cycle commuting is growing. According to the 2016 census, the number of cycle commuters in Canada increased by 61.6% between 1996 and 2016 (87.9% in census metropolitan areas, those with a population of 100,000 or more) (Statistics Canada, 2017a & 2017b). However, this represents only 1.4% of commuters, leaving ample room for improvement….
National Health and Fitness Day – June 2, 2018
The National Health and Fitness Day Act was passed in 2014, designating the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness Day (NHFD). NHFD is intended to draw attention to declining rates of physical activity and increasing rates of preventable illness, and ultimately encourage Canadians to reap the benefits of active living. This year,…
The Car Ride Home
Parents[1] play an undeniably important role in the lives of young athletes. Parents have been described as socializers of athletes’ sport experiences – providing opportunities for participation, serving as role models, and helping athletes make sense of their sport experiences. Previous research about parent involvement in sport has examined the types of feedback that parents…
Running Recovery
People often take a break from racing or competing at certain points in the year. While it’s important to have these breaks to recover, we often also want to retain our fitness. For running, what changes can you make to your mileage to keep your endurance while still letting your body recover?
Modest Weight Gain
Gaining 11 or more pounds from early to middle adulthood is associated with a 30% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, a 14% greater risk of high blood pressure, an 8% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a 17% reduced chance of healthy aging. Learn how modest weight gain can still have large implications for…
Exercise and Fitness Trends – Adding Something a Little Different to your Workouts
Sometimes a new year inspires us to shake things up a bit and try new things. And often, changing things up on the workout scene brings changes to your body and your fitness by forcing you to adapt to new movements and new cardiovascular challenges. If you are looking to add a little inspiration to…
Active-Gift Giving
With the holidays quickly approaching, many parents are looking for ways to incorporate physical activity into their holiday gift giving. The Active for Life team has put together their picks for active toys and games that will make all the kids on your list happy while encouraging skill development and a love of movement.
Sport and Physical Activity to De-Stress the Holidays
From our team to yours, wishing you all the best of the holidays and a Happy New Year! We look forward to empowering sport through knowledge in 2018. The holiday season is a wonderful time of year when family and friends get together to celebrate the joys life brings. For some, however the holidays can…
Holiday De-Stress
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year when family and friends get together to celebrate the joys life brings. For some, however the holidays can be a stressful time planning and/or attending social events, finishing up the year’s work, trying not to overeat those holiday treats or trying to fit in that last…
Don’t Get Tied Up In Knots – Try Rope Training
Perfecting a good workout routine that balances aerobic, anaerobic and strength training is a great goal for all around fitness. However, sometimes your body settles into a rhythm and fewer gains are seen. Changing up your routine and incorporating different styles of workout are a great way to stimulate your systems. Unconventional workouts add a…