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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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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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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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Workplace Wellness
January 13, 2020
It’s cold season! According to research from the University of Arizona, commonly touched surfaces, like doorknobs, copy machine buttons and the office refrigerator, quickly become contaminated by sick people in the office. Simple interventions, such as hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer or wipes, can drastically reduce employees’ risk of infection.
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Gratitude
January 7, 2020
Gratitude is not only good for health but may also boost performance. Researchers found that giving thanks was associated with improvements in mood, overall well-being, and an enhanced ability to adapt to the physical stress of training.
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Sleep Infographic
January 3, 2020
Is getting better sleep one of your New Year’s resolutions? Sleep is essential in the preparation for, and the recovery from, training and competition. However, youth athletes who obtain less than eight hours of sleep per night may be at a higher risk of injury. Find out more in this infographic.
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Active Commuting
December 12, 2019
An analysis of 12 years of motor vehicle/bicycle crash data revealed that the motorist’s speed was the most important variable in whether a cyclist was seriously injured or not. At 60 km/h, 27% of cyclists suffered a severe or catastrophic injury during a collision. However, at 30 km/h, this risk was reduced to less than...
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Outrunning Death
December 4, 2019
It may be possible to out-run death, at least for a little while, according to a recent study. The meta-analysis of more than 230,000 participants found that even the most casual runners (as little as a slow jog once a week) had a 27% lower risk of death than those who did not run at...
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