Tag: physical activity

Canadian Children Are Inactive, and They May Be Losing Sleep Over It

It’s that time of year again. The time of year where alarm clocks are set extra early, morning routines are back in action, school lunches are carefully prepared the night before, and new fall activities have filled the calendar. The long days of summer and family vacations are nothing but a memory, and although getting… Continue reading Canadian Children Are Inactive, and They May Be Losing Sleep Over It

Fitness Trackers…The Good & the Not So Good

Am I the only who has noticed the increased rise in popularity of fitness trackers? Probably not. These wearable devices lets users track their steps, activity, calories burned and even sleep patterns every day. At first I thought the reason the majority of adults I spend time with owned one was because they were dedicated to… Continue reading Fitness Trackers…The Good & the Not So Good

Small Changes, Small Effects

Over the past three decades, obesity rates in children have tripled. Over the same period of time, efforts to slow this trend have emphasized an “eat less, do more” approach. The current research in the field of healthy weights shows not only how ineffective this message has been, but also why it has failed. First,… Continue reading Small Changes, Small Effects

Do Our Children Get Physical Activity?

Scraped knees, bruises and worn out running shoes, that’s what children are made of. Unfortunately, this statement is become less true as we see an increase in sedentary behavior and a decrease in physical activity. “The biggest risk is keeping your kids indoors,” said Dr. Mark Tremblay, the director of the Healthy Active Living and… Continue reading Do Our Children Get Physical Activity?

The Positive Effects of Physical Activity on Grades

Remember when you were 12 years old and you enjoyed being physically active? Meantime, your parents and teachers wanted to make sure that you had every opportunity for a quality education. In the past, it was thought that physical activity time, like recess, took away from academic success. Fortunately today, researchers and teachers know that… Continue reading The Positive Effects of Physical Activity on Grades