Blog Is there such a thing as placebo sleep? June 16, 2014 It is estimated that the average human will spent 36% of their life sleeping. If you lived to be 75 years old, 27 of those years will be spent sleeping....
Blog Hockey in the Streets June 16, 2014 by Richard Halfyard – Library and Information Technician Intern Now that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are under way many Canadian hockey fans have settled down to watch their favorite team...
Blog How can caffeine enhance athletic performance? June 16, 2014 Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive substance in the world. It can be found in plants, prescription and non-prescription medication, cola soft drinks, and energy drinks. In the world of...
Blog Marathon Training Tips for Beginners June 16, 2014 If you’re planning on running your first marathon this year, before you start your training, it’s important to create a training plan. Your training program should include answers on how...
Blog Optimal performance in a trusting frame of mind June 16, 2014 Athletes practice and train to be able to duplicate what they have learned from these sessions come match time. Being instinctive during a game allows for consistency and proper execution....
Blog My Kind of Fun June 13, 2014 What does fun mean to you? Does it involve donuts, maybe a pint of beer, or possibly becoming a human kaleidoscope? No matter how you define fun, the odds are...
Blog How do you prevent low-back pain? June 13, 2014 Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Most occurrences of low back pain tend to go away within a few...
Blog Periodization: Preparation for Success June 13, 2014 “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” Arthur Ashe. Athletes devote many hours of training over a season with a support team consisting...
Blog Use Your Head ... Safely! June 13, 2014 Concussion awareness and prevention has been a rising issue throughout the sports world in recent years. Particular attention is being paid to head injury in youth sports and its lasting...
Blog The effectiveness of a pre-competition routine June 13, 2014 Athletes train to be able to perform with confidence during competition. They prepare both physically and mentally for all sceneries but there are situations that athletes cannot control on competition...