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What's your Motivation? Cancer and Exercise

mustacheDuring November each year, "Movember" is a fundraiser responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men's faces in Canada and around the world, raising funds and awareness for men's health - specifically prostate cancer.

Visit the Research Junction to Learn mo' about Cancer and Exercise


Our Favourite YouTube Movie...not counting our own!

Dr MikeClick to watch Dr. Mike's new Video "23 1/2 hours" on YouTube. Check out his website "My Favourite Medicine" to to get the best health information on the web! Dr. Mike is a Toronto physician, columnist and more! Read his bio here!


Moving Pictures: New Course Description Clips

sept 2011 film imageWant to hear from the mouths of CCAA leaders and trainers about the CCAA leadership training courses? Now you can! Watch the new clips on the CCAA's YouTube channel!

Or click on the course to go directly to the video! SFIC, RCET, HSEP, HSEP-F, Fast-track


More Information: PA Guidelines Education

booksCCAA recently received funding from the Canadian Institiutes for Health Research to spread the word about the new physical activity guidelines to seniors in Canada.

Read more here!


Get a Move on! The 12 Exercises of Christmas

christmas decoration bootsGet a jump on your New Year's resolution by doing these exercises everyday. They will help you stay fit and limber throughout the holidays (and the year). Download the free 12 Exercises of Christmas fridge poster here!

Read the disclaimer here.


The Most Delicious Dessert! Healthier Carrot Cake

carrot cakeThis recipe was adapted from a staff favourite, made healthier thanks to the substitution of most of the oil in the original recipe for apple sauce and the all-purpose flour for the more nutritious whole wheat variety.

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing


CCAA Leadership Training Courses

The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) is Canada’s leader in research and training for senior fitness instructors and restorative care specialists. The outreach team has delivered the highest quality senior exercise training programs to individuals and institutions in Canada and around the world for over 20 years.

Find out why you should learn from Canada's leader in physical activity and aging research and training by visiting the Community Outreach website.

Contact the CCAA for information about CCAA training courses and learning opportunities.


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What's your MOtivation?

Our Favourite MOvie!

MOving Pictures

MOre PA Information

Get a MOve On

Upcoming Events

Research to Action 2012
June 2012

Research to Action - Calgary
April 2012

Look for more details about these exciting events in your inbox and on the CCAA website in the New Year!

New to Exercise?

The Get Fit for Active Living is an 8-week exercise and education program for sedentary older adults. This course can help you get started on a regular exercise program.
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