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The lasting social impact of mega sporting events: Creating accessible, inclusive legacies

Mega sporting events, such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and FIFA World Cup, have long been seen as catalysts for national pride, global recognition, and economic growth. While these events bring undeniable excitement and spectacle, their long-term impact on host communities is often a matter of ongoing debate. In particular, the question of how…

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Active transportation: the use of human power

January 13, 2015
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Active transportation (AT), can be a great way to get to and from work, school, grocery shopping or simply as a means of visiting friends in your community. It can also be a way of staying active while getting the...

Sleep: Why is it important during the teen years?

January 8, 2015
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Getting quality sleep is as important to our health and well-being as eating properly and maintaining regular exercise. It is recommended that adolescents’ ages 12 to 18 years get 9 to 10 hours daily; however, teens do not seem to...

Is it possible to have a healthy, active holiday season?

December 24, 2014
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For 11 months of the year we (mostly) watch what we eat and stick to our exercise routine, then the holidays roll around and the wheels fall off. Tempted by wonderful goodies every time you turn around and overloaded by...

Bridging the Gap Between Seniors and Recreational Sport and Fitness Programs

December 16, 2014
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Seniors may be overlooked when thinking about adding diversity to your sports and fitness programs when the fact is that many seniors share the same barriers when facing sport participation. Community recreation and sport programs can be great for older...

Suffering from a chronic condition? Exercise can help

December 9, 2014
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The majority of us when we are in pain will typically want to take it easy, stopping all activity that may be the least bit strenuous. While this obviously makes sense in the short term (1-2 days) to allow recovery,...

10 Tips for Avoiding Winter Sports Injuries

December 2, 2014
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There are many excellent winter activities for adults and youth to enjoy as a recreational pastime or competitively. Cold temperatures, icy surfaces and high speeds can be a risky business though, so we’re sharing some tips for keeping you and...

Parental influence on kids’ sporting experience

November 20, 2014
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Parents have a tremendous influence in the development and enjoyment of a child’s sporting life especially in the early years. Instilling confidence, emotional support and emphasizing development as opposed to outcome helps a child to focus on improvement and effort....

Winter Fitness: Preventing Frostnip, Frostbite and Hypothermia when Training in the Cold

November 18, 2014
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Frostnip, frostbite, and hypothermia are the three primary cold weather injuries athletes are exposed to in winter. All three can affect athletes in different winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, ice skating and a few summer sports as...

Aqua Fitness: A low impact physical activity for the active aging adult

November 13, 2014
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Aqua fitness for older adults, especially for those with limited mobility can be an excellent way of staying active. It is a low impact form of exercise that is accessible to all swimming levels and abilities. Working out in the...

Improve Your Mental Health by Walking in Nature

November 6, 2014
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Our mental well-being is an important aspect of general health. Having a good social support group, being physically active, joining a community group or having a hobby can influence our mental well-being. Combining any of these options can offer a...

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