Back in March 2020, as the pandemic took hold, thousands of people said goodbye to their offices and classrooms, heading into a new reality of at-home isolation that many thought might last a few weeks, a month tops.

A year-and-a-half later, social distancing is now firmly part of our lexicon and while life is opening up a bit, there’s acceptance that a “return to normal” may take some time. 

It also means anxiety about in-person life is on the rise. One key area of concern? Weight gain.

For many Canadians, working from home has meant they’re less active. A report from