Knowledge Nuggets bike in dark How To Whether you’re riding to get around or you’re training for a triathlon, you may find yourself cycling in the dark. This article outlines how to stay safe when biking in the dark, with tips on what to consider...
Knowledge Nuggets biobanding Word of the Day Bio-banding. Bio-banding means grouping athletes on the basis of growth and maturation, rather than chronological age, to make competition more equal and prevent injury. The English Premier League is using bio-banding to support young player development, and...
Knowledge Nuggets Jet Lag Blog SIRC Blog Athletes are travelling more than ever, flying across the world for competition and training. Even competing in the same country can require travelling through multiple time zones. At a time when athletes want to be in peak form,...
Blog Minimizing Jet Lag, Maximizing Performance October 11, 2017 Athletes are travelling more than ever, flying across the world for competition and training. Even competing in the same country can require travelling through multiple time zones. At a time when athletes want to be in peak form, jet lag...
Knowledge Nuggets active work day How To Fitting in activity around a full work day can be challenging. This video shows us how small, simple changes to your regular routine throughout the day add up to make for an active work day.
Knowledge Nuggets pregnancy ex Activity and Exercise Pregnancy influences many women’s choices, behaviours, and habits. Our views about what women are capable of can, however, be traditional and outdated. Exercise during pregnancy does not necessarily have to be limited to low-impact options: not only...
Knowledge Nuggets partner exercise Activity and Exercise Working out with a buddy can help you stay motivated, make exercise more fun, and add interest to your regular exercises. Check out these 6 partner exercises, grab a friend, and spice up your workout.
Knowledge Nuggets ACL Blog SIRC Blog Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprains and tears are one of the most common knee injuries. The relatively long rehabilitation process can cut short an entire athletic season, and can have lasting effects on knee health. Females are 2-10...
Blog The Greater Incidence of ACL Injuries in Females: Risk Factors and Prevention October 4, 2017 The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the ligaments inside the knee joint. Connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shinbone), it limits the forward translation of the tibia to prevent it from sliding too far forward, and...
Blog - SIRCuit Sport Participation Research Initiative: 10 years in review October 3, 2017 The purpose of this presentation by Sport Canada was to provide an overview of the retrospective analysis of the first 10 years of the program encouraging sport participation research in Canada. The review was intended to understand: Amount of research...