What exactly is foot pronation?

Foot pronation describes the motion of the foot after it strikes the ground. It is part of a person’s natural movement that helps the lower leg deal with shock. Every person pronates to some extent and it is necessary in the normal walking cycle as it allows the forefoot to make complete contact with the…

How does the weather affect your asthma?

Spring is in the air and the change in the weather is a nice relief from the long winter. However, for children who have asthma, especially if they are physically active, it can be a challenging time of year. Fluctuations in the weather at this time of year can trigger an asthma attack. Being aware…

These Paws Were Made for Walking

Owning a pet can offer you more than just adorable pictures to post to your Facebook or Instagram accounts. The benefits of having a four-legged companion range from being less stressed, to increased physical activity, and even a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Companion animals have been used in various therapies for years to help…

Improving your game

Is your short game in golf hindering your ability to close out games? Are your competitors dropping you on hills during races?  In any competition, an athlete wants to go in well prepared in order to be able to accomplish his or her goals. However, some of us neglect to identify and correct our weaknesses…

Keeping the Momentum

Whether you’re planning a March break getaway or already thinking ahead to summer vacation, a little time away can be the highlight of your year. Travel typically involves departing from your daily routine which can include your workout or training schedule. Sometimes a break in training can be seen as a setback in the hard…

Taking the Gym “To Go”

The development of fitness apps for mobile devices is essentially turning smartphones into pop-up gyms that include the personal trainer, minus the heavy price tag. Variety is abundant and their convenience makes them a viable tool when getting to the gym just isn’t possible. So why not browse through the available apps and see if…

The underwater treadmill, an alternative to supplementing your training

It is no secret that athletes are always looking for an edge. As an athlete hungry to improve your performance, sometimes you can only train so hard before it becomes necessary to find ways of supplementing your training. Some athletes enhance their workload through cross training, resistance training or even through taking up another sport….

Need For Speed

by Leigh Cove Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern Ask Canadian luger BOBSLEIGH -The sled has brakes attached to its back runners manned by a brakeman and a steering mechanism of ropes connected to pivoting front runners controlled by a pilot. Newer bobsleds are being designed using Formula One racing technology to increase aerodynamics and…

Warm Weather Training

In Canada, we are accustomed to long winters. As a society, we have adjusted fairly well by moving many of our sporting activities indoors. However, some people still have to do some or all of they’re training outside, or come up with a way to remain in shape during the winter months. Cyclists are relegated…

Training in a Winter Wonderland

by Leigh Cove Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern Dipping temperatures, blistering winds, and the icy obstacle course that was once a road, usually send many fleeing inside to the safety and warmth of their homes this time of year. For others it’s their playground. Whether you are a General Guideline to Layering: 0°C to…