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increase mileage

June 29, 2017
How To The vast majority of runners will suffer an injury and most of them will be related to overuse. It can be especially tempting to jump back in to full-volume training after a break from running in the winter, but a sudden increase in mileage may do more harm than good. Learn more about...

knee surgery

June 27, 2017
Did You Know Most arthroscopic knee surgeries in Canada are for osteoarthritis knee problems, yet there is evidence that the surgery has no long-term benefit to the patient. Many doctors continue to recommend the surgery, though, because it is minimally invasive and relatively low risk. Read more about how arthroscopic surgery is likely ineffective for...

periodization

June 26, 2017
Activity and Exercise Have you ever wondered what the best strategy for weight training is? If your priority is to maximize muscular fitness, periodized training may be a useful tool. Block periodization transitions gradually from training for hypertrophy to training for strength, and finally, for power. Conversely, weekly undulating periodization (WUD) involves cycles of high...

travel PA

June 23, 2017
How To Going on a vacation or on a business trip can throw off your workout routine. That doesn’t mean that you have to give up exercise all together, though! These tips explain how to keep up your physical activity while away so you can stay fit even when on the road.

rewards backfire

June 22, 2017
What Do You Think? Rewards are used for a multitude of tasks, like giving kids stickers for a job well done, or rewarding yourself for getting through a workout. Can rewards backfire, though? Called the “overjustification effect”, sometimes a reward can lead us to believe that the task isn’t worth doing for itself. Are rewards...

restricting unhealthy marketing – sport canada

June 19, 2017
Nutrition On June 10, 2017, Health Canada launched a public consultation on restricting the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children. The proposed approach aims to protect children from marketing tactics that encourage them to eat unhealthy foods. The participation of Canada’s sport sector is essential to this consultation process, and your contributions to...

enhance competitiveness

June 16, 2017
Coaching Tip Some people are naturally more competitive than others, and it’s those who have a burning desire to improve, those who choose to compete every day, at practices and games alike, that will truly excel. There are also athletes who don’t go all in because of a lack of confidence, but coaches have the...

developing a strong knowledge base

June 14, 2017
SIRC Blog How do experts differ from novices? In sport, success in both low-strategy sports and high-strategy sports relies on having a solid knowledge base: knowledge may be what determines who is a true expert when athletes have similar skills and experience. As coaches and parents, the importance of knowledge bases give us a clue...

anxious reappraisal

June 13, 2017
Teaching Moment Anxiousness and excitement are “arousal congruent”, meaning that your body goes through the same things: your heart rate accelerates, you might feel butterflies, and cortisol surges. Excitement and calmness are both positive emotions, but because excitement and anxiousness are so similar in arousal level, we should get excited instead of trying to calm...

manage negative thoughts

June 9, 2017
Infographic The ability to manage negative thoughts is incredibly important during practices and competitions, but also in daily life. Athletes or not, we can all benefit from these tips on how to keep negative thoughts in check.  
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