Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute
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For 40 years, CFLRI has been providing research & data to allow leaders in sport, health & recreation to make evidence-based decisions.
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined November 2019
Spending quality time in the great outdoors reduces stress, calms anxiety, & can lead to a lower risk of depression, according to a study by @Stanford. Getting #physicalactivity outdoors improves your sensory perception and.
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On @CanadaDay we appreciate all that we have in Canada, including the vast and beautiful landscapes to enjoy #sport, #physicalactivity and #recreation. #SPAR
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Lors de la fête du Canada, nous apprécions tout ce que nous avons au Canada, y compris les vastes et magnifiques paysages qui nous permettent de pratiquer le sport, l'activité physique et les loisirs.
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Researchers, working with the @CDNCancerTrials & @QueensuSCRI at @queensu, have demonstrated that a structured #exercise program significantly improves survival for colon cancer patients by reducing the risk of disease recurrence.
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We know that sitting for long periods of time isn't good for us. However, a meta-analysis study found the risk of death among those with a sedentary lifestyle went up as time spent engaging in moderate-to-vigorous intensity #physicalactivity went down.
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One of the outcomes of our #SPAR impact calculator is to assist governments & organizations at all levels to effectively use common data & methodology when examining their SPAR impact and value.
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A new study sheds light on how #physicalactivity helps protect the brain from #Alzheimers disease on a cellular level. Scientists believe these findings may one day lead to new prevention and treatment strategies for the disease.
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RT @CPRA_ACPL: Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, June 25th at 12 PM EST for a presentation and demonstration of the SPAR Impact Calculato….
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Research shows exercise-induced protein revives aging muscles and bones. Muscles secrete CLCF1 (cardiotrophin-like cytokine factor 1) during #exercise, where it helps strengthen both muscles & bones, thereby suppressing musculoskeletal aging.
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RT @mikelizquierdo_: 🚨 New Editorial 🚨."Exercise for dementia prevention: A flexible prescription". 🏋️♂️ 300+ min of MVPA per week cuts de….
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A new study reveals how #exercise slows aging by strengthening communication between the brain, muscles & liver. Regular #physicalactivity creates a powerful anti-aging network that helps maintain cognitive function and delay neurodegenerative diseases.
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RT @HBNCanada: Your PaRx prescription gets you 20% off regular admission to the Bloedel Conservatory! All you need to do to enjoy Vancouver….
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The impact of #sport, #physicalactivity, and #recreation (SPAR) on society is significant and may be categorized into four areas, each with an estimated economic value. Learn more about how to calculate the impact of your project:
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Hiking is Good for the Brain.You're not being challenged cognitively when you do #exercise on a treadmill. But when you’re out in the forest or other wild terrain, you have to use spatial navigation, your memory, & your attention with nearly every step.
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Measuring the Impact of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation in Canada 2025.In this report, the economic impact of SPAR amounted to $37.2B. In 2022, health care costs due to physical inactivity were estimated at $3.9B. #physicalactivity #recreation.
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A new study reports that people who #exercise at the same time every day may improve their cardiovascular and lung health as they age. Participants were 800 older adults with an average age of 76 years.
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The CFLRI and @CPRA_ACPL, along with @RCGT, are excited to build on their data releases to assess the economic, social, environmental and health impacts of sport, physical activity and recreation with provincial and territorial data.
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L’ICRCP et @CPRA_ACPL, de même que la firme @RCGT, sont fiers de s’appuyer sur les données publiées pour évaluer les incidences économique, sociale, environnementale & sanitaire du sport, de l’activité physique & des loisirs à l’aide de données régionales.
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The CFLRI and @CPRA_ACPL, along with @RCGT, are excited to launch two interactive tools that will calculate a monetary value of the economic and health impacts of #sport, #physicalactivity and #recreation for your organization/project.
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L’ICRCP et l’@CPRA_ACPL, de même que la firme RCGT, sont fiers de lancer deux outils interactifs qui permettront de calculer la valeur monétaire des incidences économique et sanitaire du sport, de l’activité physique et des loisirs pour votre organisme.
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