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Move Her Mind: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women and Girls
The more we move, the better we feel. In 2022 a global study commissioned by sportswear company ASICS, The State of Mind Index, studied people’s physical activity levels and mental wellbeing across the globe. In their first Move Every Mind Report, not only did ASICS learn that physical activity has a powerful impact on our…
SIRC Newsletter now available online: Sport for Life Participation in sport and physical activity is extremely important for the development and the health of your child. We all know this, yet obesity rates are climbing and children spend more time...
Obstacle racing which has exploded in popularity since 2009, requires participants to navigate various obstacles, such as fences, mud pits, and climbing nets, that have to be overcome in order to complete the race. When Tough Mudder launched in 2010...
Some of you may have started running, cycling, or joined a class within the last year and have found that your exercise has become a “must do” rather than something you look forward to. Whatever you do, sometimes it can...
The training loads for an elite athlete can be taxing, to say the least. Work too little and you won’t get the results you want, work too hard and there is chance something will break. It’s difficult to understand how...
It is well known that if we don’t get enough sleep we have difficulty thinking and focusing clearly, we are irritable and may have trouble finishing tasks. It can be easy to think that a few hours of sleep loss...
Having confidence is the key to achieving many great things – whether it’s on the field or off of it. Highly confident athletes have the ability to focus on the task at hand and execute it, all while under intense...
Young athletes need plenty of energy. They need it to grow, to play and to compete. When it comes to active children or teenagers, it can be easy to skimp on nutrition – we all lead busy lives and snacks,...
The coaching profession is constantly changing and coaches at every level need to know more than just the basics to ensure success in the field. This is why education and further professional development such as conferences, workshops, and mentoring are...
It is well known that regular exercise is excellent for your heart, health and well-being. There is also plenty of evidence that proves that regular exercise is essential in warding off various health-related issues; what’s not as well known is...
Cross training, whether it’s done as whole other sport or alternate activity can be a fantastic mental and physical break from your regular training. Splitting up your daily routine with weight-lifting, spinning or swimming for example, gives you a whole...
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