physical activity

Most people know that exercise is “good for you,” but did you know there are official guidelines that outline the minimum amount of activity needed to maintain health? These are called the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Minimal Physical Activity Guidelines, and here’s the surprising truth: the majority of Canadians aren’t meeting them. What Are the Minimal Activity Guidelines? The guidelines recommend that adults aim for at least 150…

On March 20th we celebrate International Day of Happiness. It’s a day to celebrate the things in life that bring you joy and to reflect on your own happiness! What does happiness look like to you? For some it may be spending time with family, doing some form of self care, or advancing in your career. Happiness does not only consist of feelings of joy, contentment, and other positive emotions,…

Who is meeting the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines?  The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults were launched in October 2020 providing recommendations for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep using the best available evidence. In January 2022, Statistics Canada published a study examining whether meeting the 24-hour Movement Guidelines overall, and with some variations, was associated with health indicators. It was found that less than 1 in 10 Canadian adults…