Winnipeg in motion

Whether you are 2 or 102, we hope this site will provide you with tips & tools to add more physical activity to your day. Physical activity is any movement done by your body from walking, gardening, and dancing to jogging and yoga.

A beginner’s guide to riding a bicycle later in life. buff.ly/2wGaPhh

.@UBC researchers have studied #outdoorplay for more than a decade and they want to help elementary school teachers take their classes #outside. A new tool has been developed by UBC Faculty of Medicine professor Dr. @mbrussoni. med.ubc.ca/news/ubc-resea…

Outdoor Play Answers Developmental Needs. Whether it’s nature schools or family time in the park, #outdoorplay is seen as essential for fulfilling the developmental needs of children’s brains & bodies. This simply can’t be replicated in a classroom... activeforlife.com/why-outdoor-pl…

Pandemic’s effect on screen time, physical activity more evident among girls: StatCan – Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/… via @WinnipegNews

#SneakItIn is all about squeezing in small bouts of physical activity during your workday from October 16-20. While everyone’s work situation is different, finding time to take physical activity breaks will help you be at your best. via @ParticipACTION participaction.com/programs/sneak…

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. There is uncontested evidence that #physicalactivity benefits #mentalhealth. Physical activity prevents some forms of mental illness &, for individuals who have been diagnosed with mental illness, physical activity can help reduce symptoms.

You do not need to be knocked out to have a concussion. Common symptoms include headaches or head pressure, blurred or fuzzy vision, sensitivity to light or sound, balance problems, and more. Visit the link in our bio and learn about concussions, and what steps to take next.

What are your plans for Take Me Outside Day - Oct 18?

What is physical literacy? Here’s what you need to know activeforlife.com/what-is-physic…

Among adolescents with depression and anxiety, there is substantial evidence that #physicalactivity positively impacts adolescent #mentalhealth symptoms and that #exercise has the potential as a diagnostic treatment for depression. frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

@parachutecanada is looking for youth who are committed to educating their peers and communities about road safety and encourage safe driving. The Parachute Youth Road Safety Grant Program provides new skills for youth and $500. Deadline is Sept 24 bit.ly/3PgAtBq

Counting 10,000 steps, it turns out, was never based on rigorous scientific research. It was first used in the marketing build-up to the 1964 #TokyoOlympics, just as the modern #pedometer or stepcounter appeared on the market. irishtimes.com/world/europe/2…

6 active games kids can play with a pair of socks activeforlife.com/6-active-games…

The Power of Play & Objects in Children’s Early Learning. This blog is based on a research study in Norway exploring the relationship between children’s play, objects in their environment, & their deep level learning. Via @OutdoorPlayCA outdoorplaycanada.ca/2023/09/11/the…

Free Program Trial Week is on now! Until September 17 members can try our Adult Programs for FREE. Experience the beat of Afro Fusion Hip Hop or discover your footwork in Jeet Kune Do! The possibilities are endless. Visit the link in bio to register! #UManitoba #UMRecreation

Learning to swim is an important life skill. We offer water safety education in English and French for children as young as six months. View our Fall Leisure Guide Swimming brochure to learn more: winnipeg.ca/leisureguide

Why recess is as valuable as any subject in school activeforlife.com/amy-walsh-rece…

Study found #physicalactivity plays a significant role in decreasing #depression symptoms in postpartum women by acting as a natural antidepressant. cureus.com/articles/16614……

Why do kids drop out of #sport? All too often, it comes down to adults ruining the experience for them. If you’d like your kids to stay active in any sport or activity, pay attention to the things you say to them. Here are 6 things, via @activeforlife. activeforlife.com/6-things-to-sa…