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Move Her Mind: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women and Girls

The more we move, the better we feel. In 2022 a global study commissioned by sportswear company ASICS, The State of Mind Index, studied people’s physical activity levels and mental wellbeing across the globe. In their first Move Every Mind Report, not only did ASICS learn that physical activity has a powerful impact on our…

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Physical Health
Sport Participation

Keeping the Momentum
June 5, 2014
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Whether you’re planning a March break getaway or already thinking ahead to summer vacation, a little time away can be the highlight of your year. Travel typically involves departing from your daily routine which can include your workout or training...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation
Technology

Taking the Gym “To Go”
June 4, 2014
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The development of fitness apps for mobile devices is essentially turning smartphones into pop-up gyms that include the personal trainer, minus the heavy price tag. Variety is abundant and their convenience makes them a viable tool when getting to the...
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Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Children less fit than their parents
November 28, 2013
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Cardiovascular endurance exercise helps strengthen your heart so that it is able to transport oxygen to your organs and muscles. The heart is the most important muscle in the human body. With proper diet and regular exercise, cardiovascular diseases such...
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Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Physical Education Experiences
November 13, 2013
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The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and youth participate in moderate to vigorous activity for an hour each day. Being active helps children and youth decrease their chances of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases associated with a sedentary...
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Athlete Development
Physical Health
Training Factors

Resistance Training Using Your Own Body Weight
October 31, 2013
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When you walk into most gyms, you will immediately see many different machines and various weight equipment laid out. Each one of these has a specific purpose. As a gym rat, you have the ability to choose between lifting light...
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Athlete Development
Mental Health
Physical Health
Varsity Sport

College Athletes and Depression
October 30, 2013
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There is a common perception that college athletes are tough and should be able to resolve problems that might lead to depression. In fact, just the opposite might be true. Having to handle what is essentially a full-time job and...
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Nutrition and Hydration
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Can backing a losing team be hazardous for your health?
October 17, 2013
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Fall is the time to be cheering for your favorite football or soccer team, since the regular seasons in both sports are already underway. For die-hard fans whose self-identities are tied to affiliations with certain teams, fall can be synonymous...
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Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sport Participation

International Walk to School Month
October 15, 2013
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by Trent Weir  Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern   October is Some parents may be hesitant to send their children to school by active transportation because of safety concerns. However, an increase in the number of pedestrians has actually...
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Leadership
Physical Health
Program Design and Evaluation
Sport Participation
Workplace Wellness

Workplace Health Promotion
October 8, 2013
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Workplaces everywhere are feeling the impact of current health levels of the Canadian workforce with: high stress, poor job satisfaction, growing absenteeism, high turnover, and mistakes caused by physical and mental fatigue.  A healthy workplace creates happier, productive employees, which...
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Equipment
High Performance
Physical Health
Training Factors

Environmental Factors in Exercise and Sports Performance
September 26, 2013
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Preparing for competition requires physical and mental training, proper nutrition, and recovery. It is also essential to understand your competition and how each athlete fits within the team dynamics. These factors, for the most part, are all factors that can...
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