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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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Gettin’ Down and Dirty with Obstacle Racing
January 24, 2013
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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...
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Maintaining Motivation
January 22, 2013
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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...
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Reaching the limit
January 17, 2013
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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...
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Sleep and Recovery

Can sleep loss contribute to weight gain?
January 15, 2013
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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...
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Confidence for Competition
January 10, 2013
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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...
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Nutrition and Hydration

Nutrition Strategies for Young Athletes
January 8, 2013
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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,...
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Coaching and the passion for life-long learning
December 20, 2012
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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...
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Exercise and bone health
December 18, 2012
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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...
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Cross Training for the Winter Season
December 13, 2012
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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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Sleep and Recovery

Does protein aid recovery?
December 11, 2012
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In recent years, Athletes should be able to get the required amount of protein for their needs by talking to a registered dietitian and altering their diets to match their training. Some good examples of protein to add to your...
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