Compiled by Melody Land on behalf of Footloose in Fundy Albert Read the full report: https://hubs.la/Q043BKqf0
Physical activity is a foundational determinant of health, contributing to improved mental well-being, reduced risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers), better energy and sleep, and enhanced quality of life. Despite widespread recognition of these benefits, physical activity levels in Canada remain worryingly low: only a minority of adults meet national movement guidelines, and a significant proportion report difficulty translating intentions to be active into consistent behaviours. What’s Stopping Us? investigates why adults in Canada face barriers to physical activity, and how these barriers differ across generations, with the goal of informing effective strategies to support more physical activity across the population.
Why This Report Matters
ParticipACTION conducted the report against the backdrop of ongoing stagnation in physical activity levels. The 2025 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults showed that less than half of Canadian adults are achieving recommended activity levels, and daily step counts have declined sharply in recent years. This raises an important question: if people understand the value of physical activity, what prevents them from doing it? The What’s Stopping Us? report seeks to answer this by examining perceived barriers and how they vary by generation.
Physical activity is a foundational determinant of health, contributing to improved mental well-being, reduced risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers), better energy and sleep, and enhanced quality of life. Despite widespread recognition of these benefits, physical activity levels in Canada remain worryingly low: only a minority of adults meet national movement guidelines, and a significant proportion report difficulty translating intentions to be active into consistent behaviours. What’s Stopping Us? investigates why adults in Canada face barriers to physical activity, and how these barriers differ across generations, with the goal of informing effective strategies to support more physical activity across the population.
Why This Report Matters
ParticipACTION conducted the report against the backdrop of ongoing stagnation in physical activity levels. The 2025 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults showed that less than half of Canadian adults are achieving recommended activity levels, and daily step counts have declined sharply in recent years. This raises an important question: if people understand the value of physical activity, what prevents them from doing it? The What’s Stopping Us? report seeks to answer this by examining perceived barriers and how they vary by generation.
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