#participaction — Public Fediverse posts

Monthly check in.
2 months in and I'm back where I started. But I have increased my daily exercise and doubled walks with Harley. I expect some #WeightLoss in the week ahead because I tactically cleaned out the freezer and pantry to eat all of our ice cream and chips... not together.

#GetHealthy #Participaction

Good Morning #Canada
If you are a vintage Canadian, you will remember a 1973 commercial comparing the health of a 30-year-old Canadian to a 60-year-old Swede or taking a #BodyBreak with Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod. The nonprofit organization #ParticipACTION has either motivated you to start an exercise program or caused you to feel guilty about being a couch potato. From 1971 to 2001, ParticipACTION operated independently, with government support, and focused on improving the health of Canadians through physical activity. It disappeared for a few years but was relaunched in 2007 as a nonprofit with guaranteed support from the federal government (funding and administrative).
Every year, they release the ParticipACTION Report Card, and for 2025, the data shows a failing grade in most categories. I acknowledge my contribution, or lack thereof. Despite the well documented positive impact of exercise, we are falling short.

#CanadaIsAwesome #GetActive
https://www.participaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025_ParticipACTION_Report_Card_Summary.pdf

Good Morning #Canada
It's #NationalSportsDay in India, so why not take a look at sport participation here in Canada. Some 67%, or over 4 million Canadians aged 3 to 17, are playing a sport at least twice a week. Soccer, swimming, and hockey round out the top 3 most popular, and I was surprised that rugby and lacrosse don't make the top 15. Interest amongst immigrants and cost is impacting participation in hockey.

#CanadaIsAwesome #ParticipACTION
https://www.srgnet.com/2023/06/26/canadian-youth-sports-rebound-after-pandemic-disruptions-but-rising-costs-raise-concerns-about-affordability/