Maintaining Motivation
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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FUN MAPS: Rethinking the joy of sport
For many, sport is synonymous with fun. Its why children sign up for soccer leagues, join hockey teams, and try out for rowing clubs. But what exactly makes sport fun? And how can coaches and program leaders ensure that fun isn’t just an afterthought, but a core component of the sport experience? Dr. Erin Sharpe,…
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Reaching the limit
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...
Can sleep loss contribute to weight gain?
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...
Confidence for Competition
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...
Nutrition Strategies for Young Athletes
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,...
Coaching and the passion for life-long learning
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...
Exercise and bone health
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 for the Winter Season
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...
Does protein aid recovery?
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...
Fuel your body for winter
This time of year life gets tends to get a little busier and with all the events during the holiday season it’s easy to let Omega 3’s – For those Canadians that suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD), nutrition experts...