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The bounce-back illusion: Why real postpartum bodies deserve the spotlight

Let’s begin with a familiar image. A woman, newly postpartum, stands in her living room. Her baby is nestled in a sling across her chest, and she’s attempting something between a squat and a stretch while simultaneously rescuing a plush giraffe from under the couch. She is not wearing Lululemon. She has not “bounced back.”…

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Faith on Ice: How Canadian Coaches Can Support Muslim Athletes During Ramadan
February 26, 2025
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Muhammad Kabir Yusuf
This article was originally published in the Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy. Introduction As Canada transitions from the chill of winter to the gentle warmth of spring, Muslim athletes across the province are preparing for Ramadan, one of the most sacred...
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Children and Youth
Girls and Women
Health and Wellbeing
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The Unspoken Battle: How Body Image Shapes Sport Performance
February 19, 2025
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Paula Baker
For athletes, sport is about pushing limits of skill, strength, and endurance. But what happens when the greatest challenge isn’t physical at all? For many, especially young athletes, the most persistent struggle exists in their own minds: body image.  Dr....
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What Masters-level sports can learn from the Invictus Games
February 10, 2025
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Celina Shirazipour
This week, the Invictus Games returned to Canada, with an incredible 8 days of adaptive sports that bring together service members and veterans from across the globe. This isn’t just another sporting event. The Invictus Games are an international sport...
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High Performance
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Masters Sport

Chasing dreams at any age: Confessions of a Masters athlete
February 10, 2025
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Gabrielle Cadotte
For Masters athletes, the finish line isn’t a signal to stop, it’s an invitation to continue, proving that age isn’t the end of the race but just another part in the journey of sport. Staying active throughout life is essential...
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Health & Lifestyle
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Older Adults

Thinking about an aging, active and sporty population
February 10, 2025
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Lucie Lapierre
Introduction There’s no point in writing on this blog that sport and physical activity are beneficial on a social, physical, cognitive and even societal level, because you and I, who work in the field, are convinced of this. What may...
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Coaching
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Coaching Masters athletes: Innovative workshops bridging the gap in adult sport education 
February 10, 2025
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Bettina Callary
Masters athletes, typically aged 35 and above (although different sports have different entry ages into masters sport), often surpass the peak performance years of their sport. Despite this, Masters athletes participate in rule-governed, organized sport activities that require formal registration...
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Children and Youth
Masters Sport
Older Adults

Bridging generations: How physical activity is connecting kids and seniors
February 10, 2025
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Paula Baker
It all started with a simple idea: a banner with the words, “You are loved.”   Nestled in the heart of Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, a subtle transformation is taking place. Danielle LeDrew, a teacher fueled by boundless enthusiasm at...
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Coaching
Long-Term Development
Coaching
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Long-Term Development

Cirque du Soleil: Bridging the gap between athletes and artists
February 5, 2025
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Paula Baker
Cirque du Soleil is renowned for its breathtaking performances, combining artistry, athleticism, and storytelling to create unparalleled spectacles. But how does this world-class organization find and transform its talent? André Lachance, Senior Director Casting and Artist Contract Management at Cirque...
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Children and Youth
Long-Term Development
Talent Identification

Beyond the Stats: Understanding Sleeper Athletes with Dr. Joe Baker
January 22, 2025
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Paula Baker
In a sports culture obsessed with early success, Canada may be missing out on some of the best athletes, sleepers, those who develop later, defying the traditional timelines of talent. Dr. Joe Baker, a leading expert on talent development and...
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Capacity Building
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Superstars or a super-team? Building capacity to play like a championship team
January 8, 2025
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Taylor Matthews
What makes a winning team? Is it raw talent, star power, or an overflowing budget? Think again. The most successful teams—on the field or in the office—don’t just rely on superstars. They thrive on balance, leadership, and a collective drive...
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