Knowledge Nuggets

SIRC Blog Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprains and tears are one of the most common knee injuries. The relatively long rehabilitation process can cut short an entire athletic season, and can have lasting effects on knee health. Females are 2-10 times more likely to injure their ACL than males. Why are females at such a...

What Do You Think? Obesity is often associated with an overabundance of food and easy access to it. There is, however, an important link between food insecurity and obesity. In addition, obesity is more prevalent in countries with economic inequality. Should the battle against global obesity focus more on equal and reliable access to food?

Activity and Exercise Kettlebells are a wonderful way to change up your usual gym routine. Whether you’re a kettlebell pro or new to the game, this list of kettlebell exercises is sure to have some that you can incorporate in your next workout. 

Teaching Moment Eye-opening stats from the 2017 Sport Canada Research Initiative Conference inspires CBC writer Debbie King to share her insights on Catherine Sabiston’s research into body-related emotional experiences in sport among adolescent girls and its impact on their sport participation. It was a hit to the gut that 61% of weight commentary and body...

SIRC Blog National Coaches Week, September 23-30, 2017 is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach. Make sure you read today’s blog to discover ways to celebrate the...

Did You Know? Research shows that a happy employee is a productive employee. Why not take a stand against sedentary office work and hold fit breaks throughout the workday? Better yet, register a ParticipACTION 150 Play List workplace event or program and get access to resources to get employees active during the workday.  

Did You Know Dogs may be more than man’s best friend. In addition to the way they can affect our mood, emerging research suggests that dogs, and the microbes that come with them, may actually help our immune system development. Read about how lower rates of allergies and asthma are associated with pet ownership or...

What if there was a free, easily accessible way to positively influence the survival rates of cancer patients and survivors? Research studying colon cancer patients and breast cancer survivors suggest there is. Learn more about the importance and the impact of exercise on cancer recurrence, and how simply walking regularly can promote survival.

Activity and Exercise In professional athletes, pilates can help enhance performance, avoid injury, and promote recovery. Adding pilates to your training plan has many benefits for recreational athletes, as well. Learn how pilates helps to develop sport skills, improve stability, target muscle imbalances, and more.

How many times have we heard that “sitting kills”, or that “sitting is the new smoking”? Sedentary habits can have lasting impacts on health, but for many people who sit while at work, eliminating or significantly reducing sitting can be unrealistic. Recent research suggests, however, that even if we can’t control how long we sit...