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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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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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Training Factors

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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Be a Healthy Camper!
May 14, 2013
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by Emily Syer Algonquin College Library Technician ProgramSIRC Intern With Victoria Day fast approaching, many of you may be already airing out your camping gear. When you travel, keep in mind that there are plenty of ways to stay active during...
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Thirst for success
May 10, 2013
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There is little doubt that proper hydration has many benefits for physiological function, performance and health.  Good hydration practices follow the general premise that an individual will attempt to match fluid intake with fluid losses. We know that when sweat...
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Does caffeine improve sport performance?
May 2, 2013
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Caffeine has a wide range of effects on the body, many of which we are very familiar with. It is frequently used by athletes in an attempt to enhance sport performance, but does it actually work? Studies have had mixed...
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Coaching and Digital Video Analysis
April 30, 2013
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Video analysis in sports can be an indispensable coaching tool – from determining feedback and correction to athletes, to observations on technical and tactical skills. With technological advances, GoPro being the latest popular video recording device, as well as the...
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Put the Pedal to the Metal!
April 25, 2013
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by Emily SyerAlgonquin College Library Technician ProgramSIRC Intern The car is at the shop, the buses are on strike and you’re late for work! The solution? Cycling! Whether you cycle regularly or want to start, below are some great tips...
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It’s all fun and games…
April 23, 2013
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We all know that playing sports is fun and good for your health. What is not commonly known is that there are a growing number of athletes that suffer from preventable eye injuries every year. Eye injuries occur more frequently...
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Hitting the Mark
April 16, 2013
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by Emily SyerAlgonquin College Library Technician ProgramSIRC Intern Is running not your thing? Looking for a new way to stay physically active? Why not give archery a try? From Merida in Brave, to Katniss in The Hunger Games, and Hawkeye...
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