NSTEP

NSTEP is a registered charity, providing interactive nutrition and physical activity programs to children, youth, and adults! 🥦#eatwalklive

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Edmonton’s own Marco Arop brings home the 800 metre gold! 🥇

[Canadian Running @CanadianRunning]

INTRODUCING WORLD CHAMPION

MARCO AROP 👑🇨🇦

#TeamCanada #wabudapest23

[Calgary PMA @CalgaryPMA]

Mark your calendars! Fresh produce, incredible prices, supporting great causes. #winwin #fallharvestsale #yyc
Get your tickets here ⬇️
https://t.co/RnHlaT25H5

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

We all know physical activity is good for our brains, but what does this *look* like?

Give this post a read ⬇️

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

The average American gets 3000 to 4000 steps a day.

This pales in comparison to our hunter gatherer ancestors who got 16,000 to 17,000 steps.

This image shows 2 brain scans that represent a students neural activity during a test following sitting and walking for 20 minutes.

The color blue represents lower neural activity, while the color red shows higher brain activity in a given region.

This shows that exercise has a massive impact not only on your physical health but your mental health.

Here are 5 reasons why:

1) It increases serotonin, norepinephrine & dopamine, which manage your thoughts & emotions.

2) It releases endorphins into your body that block out pain and make you feel good.

3) It promotes neuroplasticity, which enhances your brains ability to learn skills and change.

4) It increases oxygen supply to your brain that can help with memory, flexible thinking and self control.

5) It helps you manage stress & increase energy, which will help you become better at every aspect of life.

If exercise came in pill form, it would be plastered across the front page, hailed as the blockbuster drug of the century.

Do you need to hit a gym to get the benefits? It helps but no.

You can find ways to get more movement throughout your day.

It could be taking the stairs instead of using the elevator.

Or parking a bit farther from your spot. You could even do walking meetings.

You can do micro workouts like doing 10 pushups each time you use a door or squats before you sit.

There are many ways to get more exercise throughout your day that the only thing you have to get over is yourself.

Do not sleep on what a few more steps or a bout of intense exercise will do to your brain and body.

It is the #1 metahabit in the world for a reason. Use it to your advantage.

Ps. Credit to @SahilBloom for being the first one to bring this brain scan to my attention.

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Need a smile today? Listen to this video ☺️

#thankyou #thankyoufirefighters

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

200+ South African firefighters landed in Edmonton, Canada to assist in the fight against the raging wildfire. 🇿🇦🇨🇦

[Athabasca University @AthabascaU]

"You make such a difference to so many people all over the world in so many ways."

#AthabascaU President @DrAlexMClark shares a special thank you to nurses for making a difference to the health of our communities every single day. #NationalNursesWeek

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Thinking about spending more time outside? Here are some more reasons as to why it’s good for you! ☀️🌳🌿🌷

[CASEM @CASEMACMSE]

Exercise is a medicine that works even better when it is taken outside! 🌞 #EarthDay #Infographic

Are you getting the benefits of 'Green Exercise' this summer? #MedicineThroughMovement

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

We are so proud of Lekan and the accomplishment of his honours research project!

[Doyle-Baker Lab, University of Calgary, Canada @KnowThyHealth]

⁦.⁦@uofcknes⁩ ⁦⁦@NSTEPca⁩ Honor student Olalekan Ajibulu in the Doyle-Baker lab presenting his research poster on “Evaluation of the NSTEP Level 1 Certificate Health Promotion Program.” #nutritionknowledge #theoryofplannedbehaviour

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

It's #summer! We hope you are getting outside to enjoy the weather (even though it might be a bit rainy).

Here are 5 #selfcaretips for you to remind yourself of!

Let us know: what are your self-care tips for summer?

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Let’s end the stigma ❤️ #BellLetsTalk #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

[Bell Let's Talk @Bell_LetsTalk]

It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! Check out how these celebrities look after their own mental health and join the conversation. For each video view, Bell donates an additional 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives. #BellLetsTalk

[Distress Centre YYC @Distress_Centre]

What a beautiful day to raise funds for #yyc kids! Thank you @BFCalgaryKids for inviting Distress Centre & our @YYCConnecTeen program to be a part of your golf tournament yesterday. ⛳ It was inspiring to see so many golfers come out in support of DC, @calgarybfc and @NSTEPca!

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Thank you!! We are excited to be helping more YYC children and youth with your support🤗 #eatwalklive #grateful

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Having fun in the kitchen!

How do you like to get your kids involved in cooking?

#fun #cooking #nstep #eatwalklive #mushrooms #peas #food #nutrition https://t.co/asJp6KQODx

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Knife skills are so important when learning to cook and keeping safe in the kitchen!

@familiesmatter_yyc

#healthyfoodtastesGREAT #knifeskills #foodsafety #chefonnstep #cooking #fun https://t.co/WvhMRmtYnb

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Knife skills are so important when learning to cook and keeping safe in the kitchen!

@familiesmatter_yyc

#healthyfoodtastesGREAT #knifeskills #foodsafety #chefonnstep #cooking #fun https://t.co/WvhMRmtYnb

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Deb has been doing some reading on vacation ☀️😎

@thebetterbrain @ucmentalhealthandnutrition

#nutritionnerds #thebetterbrain #eatwalklive #nstep #brain #health #mentalhealth #vacation https://t.co/8MpmSougzA

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/uE1kIa0aM9

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

It's your last chance, Alberta! NSTEP programs educate and motivate kids to eat better, walk more, and live longer. Let's help kids build healthy habits for life - text KIDS162 to 30333 to donate $10 to NSTEP. @ShawInfo & @ShawClassic will match your donation!

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Celebrating generosity! If you happen to be at the Shaw Charity Classic this weekend in Calgary, go say hello to our founder Deb!

#grateful #kids #nstep #eatwalklive #bfk #volunteer #giveback #donate

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Help Alberta kids understand WHY healthy eating and activity build a better brain! Text KIDS162 to 30333 to donate $10 to NSTEP and support us in creating a wave of health across Alberta. Your $10 donation is matched by @ShawInfo & @ShawClassic, becoming $30 for NSTEP.

[NSTEP @NSTEPca]

Big shout out to Post Media for featuring NSTEP in the Calgary Herald this past week!

Check out the story here: https://t.co/UXYWVX68Ns

#ShawClassic #BirdiesforKids #CalgaryHerald #postmedia

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