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My Active Ingredient

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Peer-to-peer curated healthcare on movement as medicine. Founded by @janesthornton & co-designed w/patient & community partners. #MyActiveIngredient

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activeforlife (@activeforlife) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's great to find ways to play outside with your family, and there’s no reason your baby can’t join in. These simple activities can also help your little one start developing important skills! activeforlife.com/grass-activiti…

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🫀Physical activity (PA) benefits heart health, even after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) This study shows even modest post-ACS PA increases, lower risk of future cardiac events 🚑 Providers should encourage regular PA as part of secondary prevention 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

My Active Ingredient (@myactivingrednt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🧁Type 2 diabetes & obesity significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease due to metabolic dysfunctions, elevated visceral fat & poor lipid profiles Study shows resistance training like bodyweight exercises, can improve metabolic health in these patients🏋️‍♀️💪

We Are Undefeatable (@undefeatable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's the start of #VolunteersWeek ✨ Volunteering can benefit us in so many ways, including helping us to be more active. If you'd like to try volunteering, we've created some advice to help you get started 🙋 👉 To find out more about #volunteering, visit Royal Voluntary Service.

It's the start of #VolunteersWeek ✨

Volunteering can benefit us in so many ways, including helping us to be more active. 

If you'd like to try volunteering, we've created some advice to help you get started 🙋 

👉 To find out more about #volunteering, visit <a href="/RoyalVolService/">Royal Voluntary Service</a>.
participaction (@participaction) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The #ParticipACTION Community Challenge is ON! Get your move on and support your community! Looking for a perfect time to join in? National Health and Fitness Day is Saturday, June 7. It’s Canada’s official day to celebrate movement, so lace up, get active and tag us in your

The #ParticipACTION Community Challenge is ON! 
Get your move on and support your community! 

Looking for a perfect time to join in? National Health and Fitness Day is Saturday, June 7. 
It’s Canada’s official day to celebrate movement, so lace up, get active and tag us in your
My Active Ingredient (@myactivingrednt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1 in 3 older adults fall each year & physical inactivity is a common problem globally🛋️ 📰This research finds, physical activity reduces falls & preserves function in older adults There is a need for lifelong, tailored activity & system-wide support to promote healthy ageing🚴‍♀️

Physical Activity Alliance (@paamovewithus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s National Park and Recreation Month! Celebrate by walking to your local park. Learn how you can be more physically active🌲🌻 cdc.gov/physical-activ… #ActivePeople

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Everyone in Canada deserves to have access to physical activity and sport 🇨🇦 Check out participaction for inspiring community stories using creative & inclusive ways to get people moving From coast to coast, they've shown just how fun and enjoyable being active can be🧘‍♂️💃🏊‍♀️

Health.gov (@healthgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚴‍♂️✨ Get moving for better health! Adults need at least 150 minutes of #PhysicalActivity per week, but remember that lots of things count as activity — and it all adds up. Get tips on getting active: brnw.ch/21wTtFV

🚴‍♂️✨ Get moving for better health! Adults need at least 150 minutes of #PhysicalActivity per week, but remember that lots of things count as activity — and it all adds up. Get tips on getting active: brnw.ch/21wTtFV
Dr Alexey Kulikov (@kulikovuniatf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Active travel strategies, particularly #cycling, may be associated with lower #dementia risk among middle-aged and older adults, which carries substantial public #health benefits by encouraging accessible, sustainable practices for cognitive health preservation. Study finds

We Are Undefeatable (@undefeatable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Physical activity makes me feel good" 🚶 Joanna lives with MS, being active helps her to spend time with her family and do the things she loves 👨‍👩‍👦 🤗 Even on the days where things feel tough, she feels proud of herself for moving her body. #WeAreUndefeatable

"Physical activity makes me feel good" 🚶 

Joanna lives with MS, being active helps her to spend time with her family and do the things she loves 👨‍👩‍👦

🤗 Even on the days where things feel tough, she feels proud of herself for moving her body.

#WeAreUndefeatable
My Active Ingredient (@myactivingrednt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exercise does more than keep you fit, it protects your body as you age 🦴🏃‍♀️ ✨New research shows that physical activity boosts a protein called CLCF1, which helps slow age-related muscle and bone loss ✨ Staying active can help prevent weakness as you get older 👟🏃‍♂️

Jackson Fyfe (@jacksonfyfe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We often talk about the physical benefits of exercise. But the emotional rewards are just as powerful—and perhaps even more so. In this study, women described the wellbeing benefits of resistance training as: - A sense of social connection - Experiencing “flow” and presence -

We often talk about the physical benefits of exercise.

But the emotional rewards are just as powerful—and perhaps even more so.

In this study, women described the wellbeing benefits of resistance training as:

- A sense of social connection
- Experiencing “flow” and presence
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My Active Ingredient (@myactivingrednt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨Excess fat around your waist & low physical activity can increase cancer risk Belly fat alone = 11% higher risk Not enough exercise = 5% higher risk Belly fat + not enough exercise = 48% higher risk Staying active & keeping your waistline in check makes a difference🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💨

Dr. Jane Thornton OLY (@janesthornton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The IOC MEDIA #LetsMove campaign encourages everyone to take that first step toward a more active lifestyle. Even better when shared: invite a friend or family member as your “+1”! Whether it’s a walk, a stretch, or a dance break — just start with something that brings you joy.

The <a href="/iocmedia/">IOC MEDIA</a> #LetsMove campaign encourages everyone to take that first step toward a more active lifestyle. Even better when shared: invite a friend or family member as your “+1”!  
Whether it’s a walk, a stretch, or a dance break — just start with something that brings you joy.
My Active Ingredient (@myactivingrednt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With people living longer, cognitive decline is a growing public health concern 🏃‍♀️Moderate aerobic +🏋️‍♂️moderate-to-high resistance training are proven ways to slow it down Personalized exercise plans that match your fitness level, health needs & what you enjoy doing are key 💪

With people living longer, cognitive decline is a growing public health concern

🏃‍♀️Moderate aerobic +🏋️‍♂️moderate-to-high resistance training are proven ways to slow it down

Personalized exercise plans that match your fitness level, health needs &amp; what you enjoy doing are key 💪
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (@cflri_icrcp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Amid the growing burden of sedentariness, it is important to remove barriers to engagement in #PhysicalActivity & optimize the dissemination of established PA guidelines. Adoption of and adherence to PA recommendations... ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CI…

Amid the growing burden of sedentariness, it is important to remove barriers to engagement in #PhysicalActivity &amp; optimize the dissemination of established PA guidelines. Adoption of and adherence to PA recommendations...
ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CI…
My Active Ingredient (@myactivingrednt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Feeling sunshine guilt? 😓 You’re not alone! Try this: 🌞 practice mindfulness 🌻 schedule outdoor activities on days off 🌅 take short “sunbursts” e.g. lunch stroll 🌄 active commute like cycling/walking to work 🌤️ bring the great outdoors inside e.g. kitchen dance party