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Friendly Competition
April 23, 2020
Research suggests competition is a stronger motivator for exercise than friendly support. To encourage active living amongst the SIRC team, supporting our physical and mental health, we’re using the Challenge Hound app. Learn more about this and other strategies used over the last month to help keep the team healthy and engaged in the SIRC...
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Managing Stress
April 20, 2020
“We may not have control over our circumstances, but we do have control over our minds.” The Harvard Business Review recommends mental skills and practices to help get us through this challenging time, including expressing gratitude, finding purpose, and using your breath to help with focus and anxiety reduction.
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Outdoor Recreation Infographic
April 17, 2020
Unless you feel ill, spending time outdoors every day, alone or with the people you live with, is an excellent way to take care of your mental and physical health. Tips from the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC to keep ourselves, our communities and our outdoor spaces safe and healthy include staying local, expecting closures,...
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NWSIS Nutrition Infographic
April 15, 2020
Are you constantly feeling flat, tired and unmotivated? While stress could be the cause given the current circumstances, this infographic from the New South Wales Institute of Sport provides some other suggestions, including sleep patterns, dietary habits, overtraining and dehydration.
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15 At-Home Activities
April 9, 2020
Meeting the recommended movement guidelines can contribute to the health and wellbeing of you and your family. In this ParticipACTION blog, 15 ways for you & your family to stay active at home, discover activities that you can do in your living room, on the balcony or in the backyard.
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Outdoors is Good For Mental Health
April 1, 2020
Experts from Brock University agree that getting outside is good for your physical and mental health. Being outside and surrounded by trees, flowers and other plants stimulates physiological responses that have a positive effect on your mental health. Whether you’re strolling with the dog or setting a new 10km best time, get outside!
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Teammates’ Emotions
March 30, 2020
The way that adolescent athletes deal with teammates’ emotions impacts their own enjoyment and commitment in sport. While competition and comparison among teammates can fuel negative emotions, athletes who compliment and support their teammates can lighten the mood. Learn more in this infographic.
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COVID-19
March 27, 2020
In a great example of the sport community contributing to the fight against COVID-19, hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer modified its production line in Blainville, Quebec to make protective visors for doctors, nurses and first responders.
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Bike-Sharing Programs
March 19, 2020
Data collected from 77 million bike share trips revealed that women are less likely to use bike-sharing programs for active transportation if the stations are located in busy city centers instead of quieter, residential neighbourhoods.
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Health
March 13, 2020
The impacts of coronavirus COVID-19 are being felt around the world. For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19, sport organizations should refer to the World Health Organization and Health Canada for daily reports, travel advice and protection strategies. Resources from Health Canada include guidance for risk-informed decision-making for mass gatherings.
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