Physical Activity - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Wed, 20 May 2020 16:53:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 COPING WITH COVID– Staying Active https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/04/coping-with-covid-19-staying-active/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coping-with-covid-19-staying-active Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:27:41 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17479 FunctionAbility’s Elly Baker and Lynne Harford discuss staying active while working from home and review some helpful exercises to help keep you moving. About the Expert: Elly Baker is the Director of Physiotherapy Services at FunctionAbility. Previously to this role, Elly spent many years in the role of Physiotherapy Practice Leader at Toronto Rehab, University […]

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]]> Stay Active for Good Health No Matter Your Age or Ability https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/10/stay-active-for-good-health-no-matter-your-age-or-ability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stay-active-for-good-health-no-matter-your-age-or-ability Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:00:21 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17028 Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do for your mental, physical and cognitive health.  It is recommended that adults have 150 minutes per week of heart-pumping activity and the good news is that no matter your age or ability there are activities anyone can engage in.  Take a look […]

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]]> The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Depression https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/05/the-relationship-between-physical-activity-and-depression/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-relationship-between-physical-activity-and-depression Fri, 03 May 2019 11:30:50 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16563 We have talked a lot on our blog about the benefits of regular physical activity for your physical, cognitive and mental health.  Why?  Because quite simply, other than laughter, physical activity is the best medicine!  A study recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry looks at the relationship between regular […]

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]]> Adaptive Physical Activity Guidelines for Children with Disabilities https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/04/adaptive-physical-activity-guidelines-for-children-with-disabilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adaptive-physical-activity-guidelines-for-children-with-disabilities Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:30:15 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16534 Participaction and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, have created a fantastic resource for parents of children with disabilities.  The Ability Toolkit’s purpose is to ensure that all children are meeting daily movement requirements.  The toolkit helps to break down what a healthy day should look like for children and youth and provides ways to […]

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]]> Safe Ways for Seniors to Remain Active in the Winter https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/02/safe-ways-for-seniors-to-remain-active-in-the-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safe-ways-for-seniors-to-remain-active-in-the-winter Fri, 01 Feb 2019 12:30:24 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16307 Winter has fully arrived in Ontario bringing with it freezing cold temperatures, icy surfaces and lots of snow!  If you don’t enjoy any of the these, that’s okay.  Though you may not be able to safely or comfortably enjoy the great outdoors there are still great ways to remain active during the Winter season.  The […]

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]]> O-Tip of the Week: Encourage Active Kids with “Build Your Best Day” https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/05/o-tip-of-the-week-encourage-active-kids-with-build-your-best-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=o-tip-of-the-week-encourage-active-kids-with-build-your-best-day Wed, 30 May 2018 11:30:36 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15562 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  Spring has finally sprung and it’s time than to add some healthy activity to your life.  So, for the month of May our series will be providing tips to help you […]

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]]> O-Tip of the Week: Not Enough Exercise? Sneak it in! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/05/o-tip-of-the-week-not-enough-exercise-sneak-it-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=o-tip-of-the-week-not-enough-exercise-sneak-it-in Wed, 23 May 2018 11:30:22 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15549 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  Spring has finally sprung and it’s time to add some healthy activity to your life.  So, for the month of May, our series will be providing tips to help you get […]

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]]> O-Tip of the Week: Need Some Motivation? Phone a Friend! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/05/o-tip-of-the-week-need-some-motivation-phone-a-friend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=o-tip-of-the-week-need-some-motivation-phone-a-friend Wed, 09 May 2018 11:30:27 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15520 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  Spring has finally sprung and it’s time to add some healthy activity to your life.  So, for the month of May, our series will be providing tips to help you get […]

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]]> O-Tip of the Week: Time to Get Physical! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/05/o-tip-of-the-week-time-to-get-physical/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=o-tip-of-the-week-time-to-get-physical Wed, 02 May 2018 11:30:58 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15504 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  Spring has finally sprung and it’s a great time to add some healthy activity to your life.  So, for the month of May, our series will be providing tips to help […]

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]]> Beat the Heat — Stay Active! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/07/beat-the-heat-stay-active/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beat-the-heat-stay-active Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:00:08 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14132 It’s summer and the sun is shining, but hot temperatures and humidity can be dangerous during physical activity.  Take a look at the following from WebMD which discusses tips to stay healthy in the heat including suggested activities, modifications and more.  Check it out and have a healthy, active summer! WebMD:  Staying Active in Hot Weather […]

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