Fostering Self-Confidence and Social Support from Friends

Fostering Self-Confidence and Social Support from Friends

Making a positive behaviour change is hard. Trying to move more, sit less, or eat healthier can be a big change from one’s current lifestyle, so it’s important to find ways to maximize the chances you will be able to maintain the new behaviours. Academic research can...
Exercise & Physical Activity: Is There Really A Difference?

Exercise & Physical Activity: Is There Really A Difference?

It is clear the exercise plays a big role in the health of Canadians, and is also a behavior that can be voluntarily changed…that is why it is one of the central pillars of the HealtheSteps program. Over the years, we have seen many of our participants...

Chair Squats

Getting to the gym to work on your muscle strength can be expensive and challenging to fit into your daily schedule. If this sounds like you, consider encoropating easy and quick exercises that you can do at home into your routine. One such execise is the chair squat,...

Be mindful and stress-free : Try stretching before bed

As a healthy living enthusiast, I fully appreciate the health benefits of regular stretching. But, sometimes stretching can take a while, and so it becomes challenging to work into a busy schedule. When you are running around at work or driving the kids to their...

Stair Climb

Many of us work in an office environment, but this shouldn’t stop anyone from getting the exercise they need. In fact, taking the stairs while at work can be a great way to make sure you are getting up and active as much as possible. Recent research has shown that...

Goblet Squat

This exercise is a great one for beginners and veterans like, because it is the easiest type of squat to perform. As opposed to the traditional squat where the weight is behind your head, in a goblet squat the weight is held in front which acts as a counterbalance...