Swimming Canada – Video Feedback

Swimming events kick off today at the Pan American Games. In this short video from CBC Sports, Head Coach Ben Titley describes how Swimming Canada is using data analytics and video feedback to support athlete performance, leveraging technology to to assess race plan execution, provide pool-side feedback, and even inform recovery.

BodyCap

The “BodyCap” is an ingestible computer used to monitor athletes’ core temperatures. After tracking the athlete’s temperature during warm-up, pre-race cooling and competition, data can be downloaded via BlueTooth for analysis. The technology is being used to help athletes prepare for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, where extreme heat conditions are expected. Check out…

Data Infographics

Harnessing data can help your organization create compelling content to share with your members and other key stakeholders. Here are two great examples: Apline Canada recently released this infographic with highlights from their 2018/2019 season. The Tour de France, which wraps up this weekend, created this infographic featuring stats about the 2019 course, riders and…

Carbon Fibre Bikes

Listening to your friends boasting about their carbon fibre bikes, and wondering what all the fuss is about? Carbon fibre has revolutionized bike frame design, enabling the manufacturing of frames that are lighter, stronger and in more complex shapes. This video from the Global Cycling Network (GCN) explains the science behind the material and takes…

ParticipACTION App

ParticipACTION’s new app is designed to help Canadians reach the national physical activity guideline of 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) each week. Learn more about how the app integrates theories of behavioural change and machine learning, and what makes it different than other physical activity apps, in the Spring SIRCuit.

Show Me the Money Report

Technological innovation could be the next major growth opportunity for sports in 2019. To reach new audiences, attract new demographics, and convert casual viewers into passionate fans, sport organizations and athletes alike will benefit from the use of digital technology. Find out more in Show Me the Money, an industry report featuring insights from leaders…

Physical Activity Apps

When many of us are trying to put down our phones and get off the couch, why did ParticipACTION create a mobile app? With over 88% of Canadians subscribing to cell service, the opportunity to directly influence the health behaviours of Canadians was too good to pass up! Get the inside scoop on the development…

Using app-based technology to influence the physical activity of Canadians

Despite the plethora of positive health outcomes associated with regular physical activity, only 18% of Canadian adults currently meet national physical activity guidelines (Statistics Canada, 2017). To help buck this concerning trend, ParticipACTION has developed an app to get Canadians active and engaged in a movement for more movement. The development of the app demonstrates…

Compression stockings

Designed to apply pressure to the lower legs and enhance blood circulation, compression stockings are a relatively new technology in sport performance. A study measuring agility and lower limb muscular endurance amongst female athletes after a soccer match found the compression tights reduced fatigue-related muscle damage. This suggests compressing stockings could provide a significant performance…

Lack of Sleep

Lack of sleep is associated with numerous physical and psychological health risks. Healthy sleep habits include making sleep a priority, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, and setting the stage for sleep by creating a comfortable environment and limiting distractions from noise and light immediately before bed (including electronic devices!).