Quitting the Sitting

Eight years since I launched Quitting the Sitting! No funding, no staff, & not selling anything. Just one person whose life has been enriched by staying active and now wants to help everyone live their best life & enjoy more birthdays. Thanks to our many supporters & retweeters!

@QuitTheSitting Focus on the start and make it as easy as possible! #fitfriday

Balance is a lesser acknowledged component of physical fitness, but it is an essential element that can dramatically reduce your risk of injury. Try these simple balance exercises whenever you have a spare moment this @HealthyMonday. ow.ly/SSFX50SKmTx

Let's make outdoor activities more inclusive! 💚💙 As part of our #LetsGetOutThere campaign, we've teamed up with @MulticulturalMC to create detailed guides to help you build your own community and encourage women to enjoy being active outside. 📖 Download them now. 👇

Don't underestimate the power of lunges! They build functional strength that translates to everyday movements like running, walking, and climbing stairs. Ready to up your #fitness game? Incorporate lunges into your workout routine for improved functional strength & better balance

The secret that made Steve Jobs, Arianna Huffington, Aristotle, Virginia Woolf, and Beethoven successful: They regularly went on walks. Why does it matter so much?

5 easy ways to boost your happiness. Which ones have you tried and have worked for you?

Yes, healthy habits don’t make you immortal. But they reduce your chances of getting a slew of diseases and can make the quality of the years you do have much better! It’s one of the things you CAN control!

What a superbly inspiring video! We all have greatness within us!

David, I'm sure every cell, tissue, bone, and organ in you has benefitted from your commitment to daily walking. And I'm sure you feel better! Well done!!!

@QuittheSitting Sometimes, one small word changes everything! What's a goal you've had that was challenging but you stuck with it and that persistence resulted in your success? Thanks, @WisdomMadeEasy! #fitfriday #wisdom #1word

This! We tend to celebrate the big achievements, but showing up for yourself day after day, creating new healthy habits, and putting in the hard work that is personal change is a monumental accomplishment! Thanks, @milanicreative!

Happy #LeapDay! 🎉 Make the most of this extra day and - leap - into action. Whether it's a walk, a run, or a dance break, let's get moving and make today count! 💪 #MoveMore #Thursday #Exercise #Canada

Meg has incorporated dancing to ‘anything with a beat’ in her morning routine after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and struggling with her mental health. She finds moving along to music therapeutic✨ ​ Read Meg’s full story in the link in our bio 💌

Moving more throughout the day is a proven way to reduce your stress. See #5! Try it this week and see if you don’t feel better!

@DonKTeigen Well done, Don!

Reduce these 5 S's for a healthier you: Sugar intake, Smoking habits, Stress levels, Salt consumption, and Sedentary lifestyle. Small changes lead to big benefits! 💪 #HealthConscious #WellnessJourney #FitnessFriday #Friday #Canada

Who's your favourite person to get moving with? Whether it's a friend, family member, or even a four-legged friend, we'd love to hear in the comments below👇

Making your body stronger, healthier, and fitter takes time and effort. But it’s easier than you might think! Happy Friday!

Be physically active as a part of your everyday life - walk more & sit less.@aicrtweets Being physically active can lower your cancer risk. AICR recommends: tx.ag/53orbjq