4 Quebec podcasts that will make you want to be active
Do you need a little extra motivation when it comes to engaging in physical activity? Keep reading for our list of podcasts that will unleash your inner athlete.
Whether you’re a long-distance runner who enjoys events like Beneva’s marathons (Montreal (This hyperlink will open in a new tab), Quebec City (This hyperlink will open in a new tab) and Mississauga (This hyperlink will open in a new tab)) or a casual walker, these podcasts will put a spring in your step.
Sportives, point final!
Covering all matters related to women and sports, Geneviève Tardif, sports journalist, and Roseline Filion, double Olympic medallist in diving, welcome you to their Sportives, point final! (This hyperlink will open in a new tab) (French only) podcast.
Every episode, they invite an athlete and a celebrity to discuss key issues and barriers affecting women’s sports. Very inspirational!
Grand écart
Running, nutrition, training and sports psychology... it’s all on the table. Host Jean-Philippe Wauthier welcomes athletes and celebrities alike to delve into all these subjects, which is a great way to motivate you to run a marathon... or just a short jog!
You might want to check out the Le plaisir de courir (This hyperlink will open in a new tab) (Running is fun) (French only) episode where he talks to Isabelle Ménard, host and reporter, about the importance of accepting one’s body. Training isn’t just about the final result, it’s about the journey.
FitSpirit’s To Each Their Own Playground
The To Each Their Own Playground (This hyperlink will open in a new tab) podcast is geared towards the parents of teenage girls!
As part of its Well-Being Program, powered by Beneva, FitSpirit brings together experts, sports enthusiasts and public personalities to discuss how adolescent girls can find it stressful or difficult to engage in physical activity.
FitSpirit also makes free running, cycling and walking training programs (This hyperlink will open in a new tab), at different levels, available to you and your teenagers.
Beneva’s Podcast: Ça arrive à tout le monde
We’d also like to throw our Ça arrive à tout le monde (It Happens to Everybody) podcast into the mix. Hosted by Anne-Élisabeth Bossé, it's the perfect backdrop for running or gym workouts.
Are you in need of a little motivation? Then listen to the episode where Roseline Filion and tennis pro Alexis Galarneau talk about performance anxiety and the importance of taking care of one’s mental health.