Knowledge Nuggets

Did You Know? Exercise follows a dose-response relationship: the more you exercise, the greater the benefits. This relationship is only up to a certain point, though. Too much exercise, without taking the time to recover, or not properly fueling can lead to overtraining. Check out these 9 Signs of Overtraining to see if your exercise...

Activity and Exercise At age 19, activity levels may be as low as at 60 years. Lack of exercise is part of the increasing obesity epidemic among kids and teens. Sedentary behaviour can have negative lasting effects on health, and even starting by increasing low-intensity physical activity has benefits. 

Teaching Moment The concept of grouping young athletes based on physical maturity is not new. With renewed interest and motivation to design and deliver safe and effective athlete development programs, a process called “bio-banding” is being assessed in the UK and other areas of Europe. Sport for Life is hosting a webinar on bio-banding October 17 that...

How To Whether you’re riding to get around or you’re training for a triathlon, you may find yourself cycling in the dark. This article outlines how to stay safe when biking in the dark, with tips on what to consider when purchasing lights for your bike. 

Word of the Day Bio-banding. Bio-banding means grouping athletes on the basis of growth and maturation, rather than chronological age, to make competition more equal and prevent injury. The English Premier League is using bio-banding to support young player development, and last year held its first bio-banded youth tournament. Research on bio-banding is being conducted at...

SIRC Blog Athletes are travelling more than ever, flying across the world for competition and training. Even competing in the same country can require travelling through multiple time zones. At a time when athletes want to be in peak form, jet lag can interfere with mood and performance. Understanding of the body’s natural clock, however,...

How To Fitting in activity around a full work day can be challenging. This video shows us how small, simple changes to your regular routine throughout the day add up to make for an active work day. 

Activity and Exercise Pregnancy influences many women’s choices, behaviours, and habits. Our views about what women are capable of can, however, be traditional and outdated. Exercise during pregnancy does not necessarily have to be limited to low-impact options: not only is activity often safe, it can have huge benefits for you and your baby. 

Activity and Exercise Working out with a buddy can help you stay motivated, make exercise more fun, and add interest to your regular exercises. Check out these 6 partner exercises, grab a friend, and spice up your workout. 

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...