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movement hero stories.
Explore our collection of inspiring movement stories that celebrate the transformative impact of an active lifestyle. From behind-the-scenes sports storytelling to real life inspirational stories of success, each story highlights people who overcame adversity and the many ways movement brings resilience and joy.
These short inspirational stories amplifies diverse voices, sparks connection, and motivates you to keep moving.
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Patrick moves for family
For Patrick, movement means more than fitness. From recovering after a childhood accident to running for health and family, his story is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and freedom.
Discover how daily movement helps him stay strong, mobile, and inspired for life.
Victor and Francia move together
Victor and Francia believed in moving through life together, hand in hand. From morning squats to evening walks, their shared routine became a rhythm of love, health, and connection. Their story reminds us that it is never too late to start moving and that the strongest hearts are the ones that move together.
A heartwarming story of active aging and lifelong love. Victor and Francia show that movement for longevity is not about competition but about caring—for yourself and for each other. Discover how their commitment to daily movement and connection became a lasting inspiration for healthy living at any age.
Devan moves for fun
Devan moves for fun!
Devan’s real-life story shows how street skateboarding turns fun and freedom into an active lifestyle that inspires everyday movement.
Isaiah moves for the best version of himself
Isaiah moves to be the best version of himself
Discover Isaiah’s journey in wheelchair racing. A para athlete training for excellence, inspiring inclusive fitness and adaptive sports worldwide.
Emma moves to compete
Emma moves to compete.
She was bound to play with golfers older than her. That’s because she started playing golf at just three years old. Every time she was on the course, she watched, she learned, and she improved. That led to the day just recently when she played her father and her Uncle Harry. “I beat Daddy,” she says proudly.
Gabriel moves for change
Gabriel moves for change.
Six days a week, Gabriel runs. Three long, hard workouts and three recovery efforts, often adding up to 100 kilometers. The next week, he begins again. But he doesn’t see it as laborious. Running is the source of his happiness.
Gabriel runs for change, because running changes lives.
Yvette moves for life
Yvette moves for life.
‘My health is my wealth’ has always been Yvette’s motto. From tennis and racquetball to hiking trails and strength classes, she has never stopped finding ways to stay active. Seven years ago, she discovered Pickleball. Since then, it has become her passion—alongside Tai Chi and walking—keeping her grounded, challenged, and connected.
Yvette moves for life. “Individuals well into their eighties continue to enjoy a very competitive game of Pickleball, Yvette says. "Recently, I’ve been teaching my grandsons the game. Pickleball provides an opportunity for bonding with them and modeling the value of physical activity.”
Yvette moves for health, joy, and the wealth of life itself.
Norman moves for legacy
Norman moves for legacy.
You could say sailing runs in Norman Struther’s blood. From his grandfather to his dad — an Olympic sailor in 1984 — the love of water has been passed down through generations. Now, Norman is chasing that same dream: to represent Canada on the Olympic stage.
But it’s not just about competition. “The most important aspect of being on a sailing team is being able to look past the fact that these are your competitors and recognizing you will all benefit more from helping each other get better.”
For Norman, sailing is about freedom, connection, and resilience.
Jen moves for commitment and joy
Jen moves for commitment and joy.
Jen is on a mission to open doors in equestrian sport. Through her platform @BlackEquestrians, she’s increasing representation and hopes one day to provide riding grants to Black youth, giving others the chance to experience the joy she’s found in horses.
For her, movement is more than exercise - it’s connection, therapy and the act of reshaping the stories we tell - and who gets to be seen in them!
Eric moves for discipline
Eric was only 10 years old when he began practicing the art of Kung Fu. When he turned 18, he switched to mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and boxing. Now, as a fitness professional, he’s combined what he’s learned from traditional and western arts into something uniquely his own.
Nelly moves for friendship and fun
“Moving my body is a change from just staying home and having screen time.”
When I first learned to ride my bike,” Nelly says, “my grandma held onto the back of my seat. As I was pedalling, my grandma let go without me knowing. Then I looked back and I noticed she had let go! This made me feel so proud of myself.”
Andrew and Maria move to keep their minds sharp
Andrew and Maria move for health, joy, and the freedom to choose their own adventures.
Some days it’s walking or cycling. Other days it’s kayaking or skiing through blowing snow. Whatever the activity, they finish with stronger bodies, clearer minds, and stories to share.
For them, movement is how they keep up with their grandchildren, and with life itself.
This is what movement looks like.
Madhu moves for community
With its unpredictable winds and currents, Chile’s Strait of Magellan is challenging for ships to navigate. To swim the Strait’s frigid, turbulent waves in only a Speedo, swim cap and goggles is nothing short of incredible. But Madhu believes in making the incredible a reality. He has swum the English Channel, conquered Lake Ontario and completed the Marathon des Sables, a six-day ultramarathon in the Sahara.
Gledis moves for spirituality
Gledis loves keeping active.
“There are very few days in my week where I do not move my body in some way. Different activities invoke a different feeling. Running helps me with my anxiety. Yoga keeps me centered and focused on my spiritual journey. Slacklining keeps my mind steady, not wavering with emotions. Everything plays its part in a different way.”
Hakima moves for strength and confidence
“As a woman running wearing a scarf, I don’t fit the perfect image of a runner. But sport breaks barriers. When running, I say hello to people who I would not talk to if I was on a casual walk. When runners pass each other, there is that small exchange of words or head nods that makes you feel you belong to a larger community. At that moment, any difference between us disappears.”
Ben moves for fun and friendship
“My favourite part of playing hockey is being with my friends in the dressing room and trying to score a goal on the ice.”
The number on Ben McKenzie's jersey may look familiar. That's because it's also the number on PK Subban's jersey.
Ben has been lucky enough to meet PK, but his love for hockey was etched even earlier, when he first stepped onto the ice at the age of 5.
Ambroise moves for strength and confidence
Sagamok Anishnawabek First Nation band member Ambroise Stevens-Paquette recently won a gold medal at the Junior Canadian National Competition.
“On the spiritual aspect, weightlifting has given me the ability to believe in myself as an athlete. I have always struggled with self-doubt in sports,” she says.
Ambroise moves for strength and confidence.
Geoff moves for physical, mental and spiritual balance
“There’s the thrill of doing it, the feeling of accomplishment, and the feeling of well-being after. I want other people to share in that joy.”
Whether it's warm summer waves or frozen winter ice, there's nothing Geoff loves more than being on the lake. All year round, he'll assess the wind strength and direction, and set off on a two to three-hour session.
Anne, Jerome, Gigi move for family
“For us, watching animals move as one with nature is really inspiring. It totally motivates not only movement and being outdoors but the protection of the planet!”
For some people, getting outside is not a choice they ever need to make. Every morning at 6 am, Anne and Jerome are led out the door by their dog, Gigi.

