December 27, 2024

JOIN THE CSEP TEAM and together, let’s move to boost our mood this January!

Aligned with the ideology and importance of recognizing the value of regular physical activity for all aspects of health, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to support and encourage Canadians to participate in RED January (Rise Every Day, redjanuary.ca) as an avenue towards achieving the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines.

“As a national leader in championing exercise, CSEP is proud to support the RED January initiative to promote physical activity and connectivity with each of our communities to improve our mental and physical well-being. Through this program, Canadians will increasingly move towards meeting the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines while supporting one another,” says Zach Weston, CSEP CEO.

RED fosters a sense of community by igniting the joy of being active together in households, neighbourhoods, classrooms, teams, and workplaces. Their mission is to spark a passion for daily physical activity among Canadians, empowering them to enhance their physical, mental and social well-being through January and beyond.

“We’re thrilled to have the support of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, uniting our shared commitment to empowering Canadians to move more for better mental, physical and social health,” adds Janet Omstead, Director, RED January Canada. “This collaboration is a perfect fit, providing CSEP members with a meaningful opportunity to engage their communities and support RED January’s mission to kickstart active, healthy habits for the year ahead together. We invite you to join us in this exciting journey towards a healthier Canada!”

Following 10+ years in the United Kingdom, RED data* has revealed that:

  • 50% of participants report less stress and reduced signs of depressive symptoms.
  • 32% of participants moved from being inactive to fairly active.
  • 74% of participants reported being more active than usual in January.

* Data drawn from 3,049 registered participants in the Red January 2020 cohort

RED January is about building an active community supporting RED’s official Canadian charity partner, GenWell. GenWell is Canada’s Human Connection movement dedicated to fostering human connections within the wider realm of social health, recognizing its vital importance to Canadians’ mental and physical well-being and the society in which we live.

How to get involved in 4 easy steps:

✨ FIRST: CLICK HERE to create your RED January profile.  

✨ Rise to the challenge: Set a daily movement goal for your lifestyle and something you can do consistently.

✨ Fundraise* (fundraising is NOT mandatory, see below): Set a fundraising goal to support RED’s charity partner, GenWell, and make an even bigger impact.

✨ Once you have registered, click here to JOIN THE CSEP TEAM to stay motivated together.

*Raising funds is NOT mandatory to join. You may set your registration goal to $0 to participate.  Every time there is a prompt, simply hit skip or enter $0. 

It’s the perfect opportunity to commit to daily movement while strengthening connections with others. Whether walking with a friend or with a colleague, getting active together can make all the difference! ❤️💪

Let’s all get moving together and experience the positive impact that RED January can bring on our mental and physical health!

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