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Superstars or a super-team? Building capacity to play like a championship team

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 that turns a group of individuals into an unstoppable force. Take the 1972 Miami Dolphins,…

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The view is better at the top of the hill
June 18, 2013
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Walter Payton, nicknamed Sweetness, was one of the greatest running backs to ever play the game of football. During his off-season conditioning he used to run up a hill simply dubbed “The Hill.” The Hill was about 50 to 60...
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Natural sweeteners as an alternative to sugar
June 13, 2013
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For those of us who are health conscious and seeking to find alternatives to sugar you can try natural sweeteners. But are they better? Natural sweeteners are sweeteners that go through very little processing, if any, before hitting your local store...
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Pre-workout fueling for athletes
June 11, 2013
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Athletes of all sports and abilities have wondered at one time or another, what food they should eat before a training session. To get the most out of a workout, you will need to devote some time and attention to...
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Mental Skills for Coaches
June 6, 2013
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Coaches are the driving force in developing young athletes from amateurs into great professional athletes. They help instill the fundamentals of a sport, implement training programs and cultivate the understanding and knowledge of a sport in athletes. Coaches need to...
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Circuit Training
June 4, 2013
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Circuit training promises a fast, whole body workout that is a great way to improve skills, mobility, strength and all-round body conditioning. This type of training offers variety, flexibility in its activities, can be simple, complex, general or specific. Usually...
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Yoga and low back pain
May 30, 2013
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What does yoga do for the body? Strengthen and stretches the muscles Provides stress relief Increases flexibility Improved coordination Good for overall health and fitness While yoga may be good for overall back function, depending on the individual and the...
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Hiking for Beginners
May 27, 2013
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From panoramic mountaintop views, to beautiful coastal waters, hiking lets you explore Canada’s magnificent scenery. It’s great to wander off alone for some downtime or it can be a wonderful family activity.    How to get the most out of...
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Physical activity and academic achievement
May 22, 2013
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 Academic success is an outcome that most parents see as a high priority and many actively help their children strive to attain it. We are all aware that regular physical activity is good for our health, but recent literature has...
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Resistance Training for Endurance Runners
May 21, 2013
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For many of us who enjoy distance running, we know that in order to improve, you have to get out and run. You have to get in your two or three workouts a week and add a long run for...
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Core Strength
May 16, 2013
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SIRC Newsletter now available online: Core Strength Whether you’re an athlete or a recreational exerciser, core strength is a key ingredient to achieve power, stability and proper movement. Having a strong and specifically conditioned core will reduce your risk of...
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