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Intermittent Fasting
January 27, 2020
Intermittent fasting, or eating during a certain time period, has become increasingly popular. Research suggests intermittent fasting may be beneficial for weight loss and cardiometabolic health in sedentary populations, but the effects on training and performance have not been well-studied.
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Canadian Olympic Activity Challenge Cards
January 24, 2020
Looking for ideas to activate your classroom or recreational program this winter? The Winter Olympic Games edition of the Canadian Olympic Activity Challenge Cards features 12 physical activity challenges for the classroom, gymnasium or outside.
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Doping Infographic
January 23, 2020
Research from the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport finds, when it comes to doping, 82% of Canadians disagree that it is okay to cheat if you know or believe your opponent is doing the same. Learn more about Canadian Olympic weightlifter Christine Girard’s journey and commitment to clean sport in the SIRCuit.
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2020 Fitness Trends
January 22, 2020
Looking to make a change to your training routine in 2020? A large-scale survey of health and fitness professionals predicts wearable technology, high intensity interval training (HIIT), and group training will be the top three worldwide fitness trends for 2020.
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Rideau Canal Ice Technology
January 21, 2020
Ice skating on the Rideau Canal is an iconic winter activity.. Entering its 50th year, the Skateway is the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink covering 165,621 square metres over 7.8kms. Learn about the process for creating the ideal skating surface in this blog by the National Capital Commission.
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Revenue Generation
January 20, 2020
Research from the University of British Columbia finds sports fans are more likely to purchase season tickets when there is a resale market available. This resale market, in turn, can increase a sport team’s revenue by at least seven per cent per year.
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International Mentoring Day 2020
January 17, 2020
Tri-level mentoring is a model in which coaches mentor youth leaders who then mentor their peers or younger youth. In this way, the benefits of effective mentorship cascade to influence positive developmental outcomes for all youth involved in programming. In recognition of International Mentoring Day, read more about how tri-level mentoring supports youth leadership development...
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SIRCTalks Episode #10
January 16, 2020
In the newest SIRCTalks episode, Dr. Nicole LaVoi, Director of The Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport, discusses the importance of using data and evidence to facilitate social change. Watch the episode here.
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Ski-Racing and Mental Health
January 15, 2020
A two-decade study of 200,000 long-distance skiers found they were 50% less likely to develop depression than the general population, highlighting the long-lasting positive impact of physical activity on mental health.
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Walk to Tuk 2020
January 14, 2020
SIRC and the Aboriginal Sport Circle have teamed up to walk to Tuk . . . virtually! Walk to Tuk is an annual community walking challenge the distance of Big River, from Fort Providence to Tuktoyaktuk, in the Northwest Territories – a total of 1,658 kilometers. This initiative aims to help community members, schools, and...
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