Solo sports for kids: Perfect activities for your introverted child
Dive into activities that offer fun, exercise, and a sense of accomplishment without team pressures.
Simple postnatal fitness activities you can do with your baby
As you adjust to life with your new baby, here’s how you can add some fitness time to your days with your little one.
Revisiting the discussion: Teaching kids to sprint correctly
Here’s some advice for parents who have questions and concerns about their kids’ running, from their form to their enjoyment.
9 low-cost sports: Keep your kids moving without breaking the bank
Kids’ sports can be expensive, but there are some low-cost options out there! Check out this list of affordable sports your child can try.
Free and fun challenge inspires kids to get outside and running
Olympian Andre De Grasse teamed up with a Montreal teen to start the RACE WITH ME! Virtual Challenge, an initiative to encourage kids to run.
How failure builds resilience: Insights from Olympian Neville Wright
Three-time Olympic bobsledder Neville Wright shares how he built resilience and offers tips for sports parents.
Running with kids: The right way at the right time
Parents who love running often wonder whether their kids can join them. It depends on the age of the kids—and the parents’ expectations.
Active New Year’s resolutions the whole family can enjoy
Start the year off right! Here are some ways to get moving together as a family.
Local athlete excelling thanks to multisport background
Caleigh MacPherson, a soccer player for the Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers, fell in love with the sport from a very young age. She was just four years old when she first started playing soccer, but she said the fact that she spent time spent playing other sports too is what helped her become the high-performing athlete … Continued
CBRM Recreation and Cape Breton Road Runners bring free Youth Running Series to the Community
“It’s never too early to build confidence and motivation that lasts a lifetime.” -Rising New York Road Runners Runners know the secret to why running is good for our minds and bodies. There is plenty of research and science to back it up. Running makes us happy, it can help us lose or maintain weight, … Continued
Tips for sport and play from Canadian soccer star Amy Walsh
AfL Role Model Amy Walsh shares her message of the importance of movement
The benefits of running a mile a day
Just 15 minutes a day makes a difference
Grab your running shoes—and a bag—to go plogging
Give the outdoors a spring cleaning while you jog
6 ways dogs and kids can have fun moving together
Let’s take a moment to appreciate dogs! For children, dogs can be a source of confidence as they learn to move and develop their physical literacy.
AfL Role Model Gaby Estrada inspires girls to be active
Gaby aims to inspire as many girls as possible to keep on moving
Robynne Edgar inspires physical literacy in B.C.’s Indigenous communities
Edgar strives to combine physical activity with culture for healthy living
AfL Role Model Deb Lowther won’t slow down
It’s never too late try something new and be active for life
Girls’ activity journal returns to Winnipeg for summer 2017
The Fitness Journal for Girls in Winnipeg is back for 2017. It’s a great way to encourage physical activity and physical literacy through promotional coupons and prizes.
TED Talk review: Why some people find it harder to exercise
Plus a few tips on how to stay motivated
Be active when your kids are active and more tips from AfL Role Model Leigh Mitchell
This busy mom mentors women and families to thrive
Role Model Spotlight: Chandra Crawford
From sports to business, she’s a role model to thousands of girls
Running: How to teach kids to sprint correctly
The mechanics are simple, but they need to be learned
Thumbs up to the new video celebrating Canadian Olympic athletes headed to Rio
Winter makes us who we are
Turn that boring KM Club into something fun for kids
Help them do the right thing at the right time for their development