PSP Toronto
1 Yukon Lane M3K0A1 Toronto, ON, Canada

Don't forget to register for Health Promotion's upcoming Injury Reduction Strategies Webinar 25 February from 1200-1300hrs Register now on Book King - https://bkk.cfmws.com/torontopub/courses/index.asp... Many Health Promotion courses can be offered as virtual webinars. Email [email protected] to find out more or to schedule a virtual webinar for your unit or team. #InjuryReductionStrategies #StayHealthyWhileExercising #PSPHealthPromotion

LIVE Yoga class with Ryan, We will be going through a tough class that will take us around 45 minutes to go through. Usually I go slightly over that mark sometimes. ... Our goal will be to control our breathing throughout the entire class. When things get tough, get into your breath! We will be improving muscular endurance as well as core strength. Make sure to bring a water bottle, a mat (if possible), & a yoga block ( or something to support! *In response to Covid 19, psp is offering virtual fitness classes to Canadian Armed Forces members. By using social media platforms the virtual fitness classes tailored to the Canadian armed forces becomes accessible to all. Participants who are not Canadian Armed Forces members recognize and acknowledge that their age, health status and physical fitness are unknown, and it is entirely up to each individual to assess their ability to participate in this class. Since it is preferable to consult your physician before beginning any exercise programs, we invite all members who are not Canadian armed forces members to consult the ‘Get active questionnaire’ of CSEP and its reference document. If you experience any pain or difficulty during the exercises presented in this video it is recommended to consult with a healthcare provider. Get active questionnaire - CSEP.ca/.../gaq_cseppathreadinessform_2pages.pdf Get active reference document - csep.ca/.../public.../gaq_referencedoc_2pages.pdf By continuing this telefitness class, you understand that there is a risk of physical injury and you agree that you do so voluntarily, at your own risk. You also assume all risk of injury and agree to release the Canadian armed forces and Canadian forces morale and welfare services from any and all claims related to your participation in this tele fitness class . . . #PSPFitness #CPPSPFAC #CAFPSPFitness

Join Health Promotion Toronto in our upcoming Virtual Veggie Up! Challenge, starting on 1 March, to celebrate Nutrition Month! Let’s focus on adding to instead of subtracting from our diet by adding more veggies to meals and snacks with the end goal of properly fueling our body and mind. This challenge aims to provide accountability and improve healthy habits during Nutrition Month. Email [email protected] to REGISTER TODAY!... Veggie tracker sheet and further details will be provided upon registration. Recipes, encouragement and leaderboard will be posted on Facebook. Prizes available to be won! #VeggieUp #EatMoreVegetables #NutritionMonth #PSPHealthPromotion

Join me tomorrow for yoga at 0900hrs! We will be going through a tough class that will take us around 45 minutes to go through. Our goal will be to control our breathing throughout the entire class. When things get tough, get into your breath! ... Make sure to bring a water bottle, a mat (if possible), & a yoga block ( or something to support your weight) I hope to see you there tomorrow morning!! . . . #PSPFitness #CPPSPFAC #CAFPSPFitness

An impressive $28,889.10 raised for #soldieron thus far! Still half a month to go! Register at: https://www.cafconnection.ca/winterchallenge

Heart Healthy Tips for Valentine's Day Many risk factors for heart disease and stroke are in your power to control. Explore some heart-healthy tips on diet, exercise, stress and more. - Eat Well - Heart-healthy choices can help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, whether eating at home or dining out. - Get Moving - Regular activity can help you lose weight, stay healthier, slow the physical decline of aging, sleep better, reduce stress.... And more. - Maintain a Hea...lthy Weight - Achieving a healthy weight is an important step in promoting your heart and brain health. - Stop Smoking - Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke increase your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. - Manage your Stress - Stress can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, and lead to depression and anxiety. That’s why it is important to recognize and manage it. Visit https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living to learn more. #HeartHealth #HeartandStrokeFoundation #ValentinesDay2021 #PSPHealthPromotion

The 12th & Final Day of our 12 Days of Fitmas This video highlights how to perform the last Wellness Task: complete a 12 minute AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) Workout Please ensure you do a thorough warm up and cool-down... Once you have completed this, and all other 11 tasks, give yourself a pat on the back and submit a clear scan or photo of your Wellness Checklist to: [email protected] [email protected] *please submit to BOTH emails* Your submission will count as 1 raffle entry! Remember: each optional photo you send us of you completing a Wellness Task counts as additonal raffle entries!! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! #12DaysOfFitmas #PSPToronto PSP Southwestern Ontario

ATTENTION! The Denison Armoury fitness facilities (drill hall, cardio and weight room) will be closed indefinitely starting 23 November 2020 due to Covid-19 provincial restrictions.

It's never too early to start planning for 2021. Sign up for January & February 2021 Health Promotion courses on Book King now https://bkk.cfmws.com/torontopub/courses/index.asp 13 Jan - Myths & Facts on Diets Webinar 21 Jan - Respect in the CAF 27 Jan - Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness 4 & 11 Feb - Managing Angry Moments... 18 Feb - Stress: Take Charge! 25 Feb - Respect in the CAF #PSPHealthPromotion #planfor2021 #newyearnewgoals #investinyourself See more

The Denison Fitness Facilities (weight room, drill hall and cardio room) will be reopening on Monday November 16, 2020 at 0700 hrs. One individual booking can be made 24 hours in advance at: https://bkk.cfmws.com/torontopub/index.asp PSP Hours of Operation: ... Monday to Friday: 0600-1700 hrs (closed for cleaning everyday at 1100-1200hrs) Please note, the following time slots in the weight room are reserved for Military only: 0700-0800 hrs 1200-1300 hrs 1500-1600 hrs Please sign in with PSP at the gym entrance. Military members must bring Military ID and Civilians must sign in with their building pass. Sports: Individual basketball and singles badminton and pickleball only. Unit PT/ Fitness Classes: Will remain cancelled until further notice. Thank you for your continued patience and hope to see you all in the gym soon! :)

*FREE GIFTS!!* The 9th Annual Garrison Toronto PSP Kids’ Christmas Party will be happening virtually this year! We will be distributing free kids Christmas gifts for Toronto Area Military and DND employees for children 0-12 years of age. ... Gift pick up will be at Denison Armoury PSP Office’s from Thursday December 3rd to Friday December 4th from 0900-1400 hrs. The virtual event will be posted on Saturday December 5th at 1 pm which includes Christmas activities presented by the Toronto/Southwestern ON PSP staff! To register, please email your child’s name, age and gender to [email protected] *Deadline to register is Monday November 30 2020.

Take a look at this article, recently published in The Maple Leaf, written by Lucy Belanger, M.Ed from Strengthening the Forces. It provides tips to add to your routine for social wellness. https://www.canada.ca//tips-add-your-routine-social-wellne #strengtheningtheforces #PSPHealthPromotion #socialwellness

Share the Facts: Methamphetamine has over 15 different street names including tina, peach, jib, glass, pink, blade and peanut. Learn more: https://www.ccsa.ca/methamphetamine-canadian-drug-summary-0 #NAAW #ChangeBeginsWithMe #PSPHealthPromotion

Day 10 of the 12 Days of Fitmas Task: Complete 5-10 mins of foam rolling! In this video our Reconditioning Manager, Marissa Chin, will demonstrate different self massage techniques. If you don’t own a foam roller, she’ll show you how to improvise ... Check out the rest of the ‘Mobility/Stretching’ playlist for more tips and tricks! #Repost #FoamRolling #SelfMassage #stetchandmobility #Recovery #PSPToronto PSP Southwestern Ontario

As part of PSP Toronto's 12 Days of Fitmas, today Health Promotion has attached three healthy recipes for you to try: - Maple Roasted Vegetables - a delicious holiday side dish - Chocolate Almond Bites - yummy treats for the season - Grinch Fruit Kabobs - a fun, healthy snack for kids and kids at heart... #healthyholidays #funinthekitchen #PSPHealthPromotion

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness,... awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. This year, children from military families will connect virtually to support to their CAF parents and all that they do to protect children's rights around the world. https://www.cafconnection.ca//World/Our-Shining-Stars.aspx Military Personnel Command Commandement du personnel militaire

Congratulations to one of our members, Captain Kwon, on his virtual competition win!

Hey all, Here is another great workout from our friends over in Valcartier! Check it out if you are working from home or need a kick in the butt to get moving again!

The 12 Days of Fitmas: Day 7 Follow along with Ryan Vallance, CFC Fitness & Sports Instructor, as he takes us through 5 minutes of meditation/relaxation & 5 minutes of a gentle yoga flow Try to incorporate your personal mantra, which you created on your wellness checklist ... Incorporate this into your morning routine to steer yourself into a positive and confident mindset that will set the remainder of your day up for success! Additionally, this can also be a effective activity before going to sleep at night. You will feel relaxed, at ease and reduce tension and tightness from your body Enjoy! #12DaysOfFitmas #PhysicalFitness #MentalFitness #SpiritualWellness #Meditation #Yoga #PSPToronto PSP Southwestern Ontario

Happy Friday! Wind down the work week by following this relaxing 30 minute mobility sequence from our PSP friends at Conditionnement physique et sports de la Garnison Valcartier Whether you've done some hardcore training or if you've just been sitting too much at a desk, this light stretch routine is sure to open up tight hips! https://fb.watch/1KdwOQZ8cR/

Hydration and Health Staying hydrated is crucial to staying healthy and maintaining function of every system in your body, including your heart, brain, skin, joints and muscles. Even being slightly dehydrated can make you feel tired and significantly decrease your physical and mental performance. #HealthyHydration #drinkwater #12DaysofFitmas #PSPHealthPromotion

Share the Facts: Often, people who use substances report a loss of social connection and supports and an increase in isolation, fear and anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.ccsa.ca/impacts-covid-19-pandemic-people-who-us #NAAW #ChangeBeginsWithMe #PSPHealthPromotion

Check out our upcoming Health Promotion events: 19 Nov - Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness 24 Nov - Addictions Awareness Webinar 26 Nov - Respect in the CAF... 3 Dec - Stress: Take Charge! Holiday Edition Visit https://bkk.cfmws.com/torontopub/courses/index.asp to register or email [email protected] for more information #PSPHealthPromotion #psptoronto #MentalFitness #addictionawareness

PSP is hosting the first ever "12 Days of Fitmas" Virtual Raffle Event for our Military and Recreation members in Toronto & London and we would love for you to participate! We think this event, although simple, can go a long way in creating a healthy balanced lifestyle and boosting morale in the workplace. Complete this as an individual, with your family or with your Unit to hold each other accountable on the daily tasks. Email us to Register and receive... our Wellness Checklist for further information! Email: [email protected] / [email protected] - Provide your Name, Unit and whether you are a Military or Recreation member -The deadline to register is EOD 30 Nov Good luck & Happy Holidays! PSP Southwestern Ontario 4th Canadian Division - 4e Division du Canada 32 Canadian Brigade Group - 32e Groupe-Brigade Du Canada #healthpromorion #moralebooster #KidsChristmas2020 #12DaysOfFitmas #PSPToronto

Upcoming Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness Course 19 Nov 20 - Denison Armoury Email [email protected] to register #PSPHealthPromotion #MentalFitness

National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) is 22-28 November 2020. NAAW highlights solutions to help address the harms related to alcohol and other drug use. It provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn about prevention, to talk about treatment and recovery, and to bring forward solutions. This year’s theme is Change Begins with Me. Join us this week as we Share the Facts about different substances and issues affecting substance use and addiction. Visit https://www.ccsa.c...a/national-addictions-awareness-week for more information. Please join us for our free Addictions Awareness Webinar on Tuesday, 24 November 1900-2000hrs. Register now - https://bkk.cfmws.com/torontopub/courses/index.asp #NAAW #ChangeBeginsWithMe #PSPHealthPromotion