Pre-workout fueling for athletes
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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Concussions and Confidence: Why Mental Readiness Matters in RecoveryÂ
For most of her career, Jen Kish was known as one of the best and most fearless female players in rugby sevens. She captained Canada’s women’s team to an Olympic bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. And, she also endured more than 30 concussions with only five of them formally diagnosed. “Your brain health…
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Mental Skills for Coaches
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...
Circuit Training
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...
Yoga and low back pain
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...
Hiking for Beginners
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...
Physical activity and academic achievement
 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...
Resistance Training for Endurance Runners
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...
Core Strength
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...
Be a Healthy Camper!
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...
Thirst for success
There is little doubt that proper hydration has many benefits for physiological function, performance and health. Â Good hydration practices follow the general premise that an individual will attempt to match fluid intake with fluid losses. We know that when sweat...