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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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Leadership

Mentoring a new official
February 5, 2015
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Sports officials assure that competitive events are played by the rules. When these rules are broken, it is up to referees to ensure that the necessary procedures are enforced. This can be a tall order for a new line judge,...
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Children and Youth
Sport Participation

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
January 29, 2015
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Osgood-Schlatter is a common knee pain injury experienced by active adolescents. It affects the point where the kneecap and the shinbone connect, causing pain and swelling. It is not really a disease but an overuse injury that can be particularly...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation

Get yourself pumped up with a great playlist!
January 20, 2015
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Many studies have shown that music provides a welcome distraction from discomfort and is a great mood booster. It encourages a person to move with the beat of each song and has the capacity to increase energy and improve physical...
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Mom's Got Game
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Staying Fit while Pregnant: Tips for a Safe Workout
January 15, 2015
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For the majority of pregnant women (those without an underlying medical condition), regular physical activity is good for the both mother and baby, physically, mentally and socially. Women should aim to participate in some form of moderate intensity aerobic and...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation

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...
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Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery
Sport Participation

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...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation

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...
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Athlete Development
Mental Skills

2015 IIHF World Junior Championships and the use of Emotional Intelligence
December 18, 2014
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The 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, which takes place from December 26, 2014 to January 6, 2015, will be showcasing some of the best young hockey plays under-20 years of age in the world. The tournament will have 10 national...
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Accessibility
Older Adults
Program Design and Evaluation
Recreation
Sport Participation

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...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Nutrition and Hydration

Nutritional Demands for Adolescent Athletes
December 11, 2014
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Good nutrition for adolescents is essential for promoting proper growth and development and is even more important with the demanding training schedules of a young athlete. Canada’s Food Guide provides excellent nutritional information for teenagers aged between 12 and 18 years...
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