Schools play a key role in getting disabled kids moving
Young people with functional limitations are at a greater risk of leading a sedentary lifestyle and developing obesity.
Encouraging young adults to remain physically active
In its monthly research file, the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI) looks at a study on physical activity habits during the transition from adolescence into early adulthood.
“Health at Every Size”: a new trend in fighting obesity
After years of efforts to fight obesity in the U.S., a new movement has emerged: Health at Every Size.
Promoting physical activity in socially disadvantaged groups: what is the best way?
A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) presents a review of a number of case studies in Europe to determine how to best promote physical activity in socially disadvantaged groups, which are sometimes poorly served by population-wide campaigns.
Effective physical activity interventions in Aboriginal communities
This month, the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI) published a summary of a study evaluating the effectiveness of the Hearts in Training program, which promotes physical activity in Aboriginal populations.
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