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Leveraging Sport Events for Sport Development

Project Summary It is often claimed that sport events can stimulate interest and consequent participation in sport. The data on this matter are inconclusive. It is known, however, that sport participation is not being raised merely by the fact that an event is being hosted, but rather on the ways that an event is used…

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Exercise and Fitness Trends – Adding Something a Little Different to your Workouts

January 10, 2018
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Sometimes a new year inspires us to shake things up a bit and try new things. And often, changing things up on the workout scene brings changes to your body and your fitness by forcing you to adapt to new...

Sport and Physical Activity to De-Stress the Holidays

December 20, 2017
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From our team to yours, wishing you all the best of the holidays and a Happy New Year! We look forward to empowering sport through knowledge in 2018. The holiday season is a wonderful time of year when family and...

Don’t Get Tied Up In Knots – Try Rope Training

November 22, 2017
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Perfecting a good workout routine that balances aerobic, anaerobic and strength training is a great goal for all around fitness. However, sometimes your body settles into a rhythm and fewer gains are seen. Changing up your routine and incorporating different...

Rolling out the benefits of Foam Rollers

November 15, 2017
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Foam rollers have become pretty mainstream over the last few years. Athletes swear by this piece of equipment to help keep muscles loose and limber, and to help in muscle recovery and increased performance. Every day fitness goers are also...

Exercise Offers Protection against Osteoarthritis

October 18, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability among older people. Previously thought to have been the result of joints wearing out, this chronic degenerative joint disease is the outcome of a combination of different factors. Pain, inflammation, stiffness, muscle weakness,...

The Truth about “Sitting Kills”

September 20, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
Between productivity losses and direct healthcare costs, the worldwide economic burden of physical inactivity was $67.5 billion in 2013. People aren’t moving enough and are sitting too much, contributing to what many call a global pandemic of physical inactivity. Results...

The Implications of Screen Time for Young Children

August 30, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
In June, the Canadian Paediatric Society released new screen time guidelines for children under 5 years old. A child’s first experiences with screens can be habit-forming, with lasting implications. While there are potential benefits associated with mindful screen use among...

Why Those Who Exercise Have a Good Head on Their Shoulders

August 23, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
Exercise doesn’t just improve physical health: it also benefits brain health through increased brain function and resistance to neurodegenerative diseases. One of the key players in this relationship is brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). What is Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)? Neuroplasticity...

Fitness Trackers and Counting Steps: Marketing Ploy or Health Tool?

August 9, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
Fitness trackers have become increasingly popular among both people who are new to exercise, and those who have been long-time athletes. Current wrist-worn trackers can function as watches, heart rate monitors, sleep trackers, calorie counters, GPSs, and even as phones,...

Active Parks, Active People?

July 12, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
One of the top recommended strategies to increase physical activity is to increase public access to places where people can engage in physical activity. Installing free outdoor fitness equipment to create “active parks” is one way some cities have targeted...

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