Blog How do you get out of a Performance Slump? May 27, 2015 Unexplained performance slumps can be extremely frustrating for athletes and can be caused by any number of reasons, physical or mental. Sport psychologists agree that these declines are just par for the course in competitive sport but that doesn't make...
Blog Running with the kids – a new trend for families May 20, 2015 Ottawa Race Weekend is now in sight and is the biggest multi-distance race event in Canada. Whether you walk, jog, or run, it’s becoming increasingly common to have kids, parents, and grandparents all signing up for different races and cheering...
Blog Should Athletes try the Paleo Diet? May 13, 2015 The Paleolithic Diet is hugely popular right now with its proponents touting its benefits through books, websites, personal blogs and health and fitness magazines. Athletes are always striving to gain an edge so it's not surprising that many are turning...
Blog Recruit a friend! The benefits of a workout buddy May 6, 2015 Sometimes motivating yourself to workout can be tough and even the most dedicated person has days where they would rather sit on the couch and watch a movie. That's why recruiting a workout buddy to join you in your chosen...
Blog Are compression garments effective for exercise recovery? April 29, 2015 The use of compression garments has become increasingly popular in recent years, mostly in a post-exercise role where compression tights, arm sleeves, socks and boots are used as a means to speed up recovery. Types of compression garments vary where...
Videos Leading Change in Your Organization April 29, 2015 In a world of fast paced and complex changes, leaders want to explore better ways to take on the challenges and opportunities of change. This webinar will provide an overview of four important dimensions of change to guide your strategy,...
Blog Becoming a Youth Sport Leader April 22, 2015 There is no arguing the inherent value of sport and its positive effects on today’s youth. Sport offers the opportunity for so many things, social interaction, the value of team work, building confidence, not to mention the healthy lifestyle that...
Blog Want to have a good quality sleep? Try Exercise! April 15, 2015 Poor sleep quality is a common issue for many people, in fact, one in four people experience sleep difficulties. This includes trouble falling or staying asleep, early morning waking, sleeping too much, or experiencing a restless sleep. Experts agree that...
Blog Getting involved: How do I recruit youth volunteers for my sport program? April 8, 2015 According to recent reports, over 40% of young Canadians will volunteer in the culture, sport & recreation sector - this is great news for sport leaders! The majority of young people who volunteer use it as a way to build...
Videos Twitter Made Easy April 8, 2015 In this webinar you will learn the best practices of Twitter. How to set up your account, find and follow other people and/or organizations, build your follower base to build your business. Find out how to get started. How do...