Trans Canada Trail | Hiking for Beginners: 7 Tips to Get You Started Hiking for beginners: Check out our hiking tips to ensure that your first hike on the Trail is as mind-blowing as it should be!

Ready to hit the trails but not sure where to begin? 🌲
Check out these beginner-friendly hiking tips from @transcanadatrail.bsky.social! Their guide has everything you need to start your adventure.👟✨
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Feeling “sunshine guilt”? Shake it off with these 5 simple tips Ever peeked out your window on a stunning sunny day and had major FOMO (fear of missing out) on not being outdoors to enjoy it because of work, school, chores or other commitments? Or maybe you chose to get active indoors but felt guilty about not doing so outdoors?

Ever peeked out on a sunny day & had major #FOMO on not being outside? That inner voice telling you you’re not making the most of a sunny day unless you soak up every ray is called #SunshineGuilt. Learn more about it & how to shake it off in our blog post: buff.ly/o2q0bfg

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month! Studies show that exercise is essential for people with Parkinson's disease, improving their long-term outcomes and quality of life. @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social has great resources here: www.parkinson.ca/resources/ed...

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Brain gains: 4 key ways exercise improves brain health Chances are you've heard that exercise benefits heart health, muscle strength and mobility, but did you know it also improves brain health? Learn how.

It’s #BrainHealthAwarenessMonth, a reminder to take care of the organ that controls nearly everything you do. You likely know that exercise benefits heart health & muscle strength, but did you know it also improves brain health? Our latest blog shares how: www.participaction.com/blog/science...

Fuel your movement recipe of the month: Maple-glazed salmon

Fuel your winter activities with award-winning dietitian Sue Mah's maple-glazed salmon recipe! This perfect balance of sweet and savoury will not only warm you up but also provide the nutrients you need to stay active and support your #HeartHealth. 🍁

Want to make room to move in your life but don't know how or where to start? We’ve got you covered!
Visit our Get Active page for tips and resources to help you kickstart your active routine: www.participaction.com/get-active/

Why not heat things up this Valentine’s Day by getting your hearts racing (and not only from staring into each other’s eyes)? Read our latest blog post for active date ideas you’ll love: https://buff.ly/4hrh4ur

Community Challenge - ParticipACTION Get active with the Community Challenge June 1-30! Track your movement in the ParticipACTION app for a chance to win prizes & help your community win the title.

There's just one week left to apply for a ParticipACTION #CommunityChallenge grant of up to $1,500 to support sport and physical activity initiatives for equity-denied groups. Don't miss this opportunity to make movement more accessible in your community!
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Do you struggle to find the time, space, energy, motivation, resources and/or social support to get and stay active? Don’t sweat it (yet!). Read our latest blog post for handy tips on how to make room to move in your life: https://buff.ly/4gf9wcz