Blog Balance Training July 16, 2013 Balance training is a form of training that develops agility, flexibility, power, reaction time, speed and endurance. It is often overlooked because the training results are not always readily apparent. Balance and coordination should be developed through a variety of...
Blog Long Term Athlete Development July 11, 2013 Active Start (0-6 years)Fundamentals (males 6-9, females 6-8) Learning to Train (males 9-12, females 8-11) Training to Train (males 12-16, females 11-15) Training to Compete (males 16-23+/-)Training to Win (males 19+/-, females 18+/-) Active for Life (enter at any age) The first three stages of...
Blog Adventure Travel and the Older Adult July 9, 2013 With summer in full swing, many older adults will be boarding planes, trains and ships to head off for their latest travel adventure. Research shows that the aging population, with their improved health and disposable incomes are looking for trips...
Blog The high impact of low iron July 2, 2013 Iron is an essential mineral for both health and athletic performance. High performance athletes, because of their heavy training schedule, can rapidly decrease their body's iron stores. Iron deficiency, if left undiagnosed, can leave your body tired, flat and unable to train....
Blog Menopause and Exercise June 28, 2013 Menopause is different for every woman. Postmenopausal weight gain Physical activity is typically catagorized into three intensity levels: low, moderate, and vigorous.Low-intensity - an example would be going for a walk where your breathing doesn't increase beyond normal levels.Moderate-intensity -...
Blog Getting the right fit for your bike June 27, 2013 Whether you are an elite cyclist in the Tour de France or a recreational rider, you and your bike should fit well together. Ensuring your bike fits you properly will increase your performance, improve cycling economy and will minimize injury...
Blog Helping Kids Beat the Heat! June 25, 2013 Winter has ended and the long awaited days of summer have begun. Children are moving their competitions and practices from indoor facilities to the outdoors leaving behind recycled air for fresh air. However, with summer starting and more outdoor activities...
Blog The view is better at the top of the hill June 18, 2013 Walter Payton, nicknamed Sweetness, was one of the greatest running backs to ever play the game of football. During his off-season conditioning he used to run up a hill simply dubbed “The Hill.” The Hill was about 50 to 60...
Videos Practical Tips for Strategic Planning June 18, 2013 Building on the resources on the SIRC Strategic Planning portal, this webinar will provide alternatives and options on how to make the most of resources when developing a strategic plan - time, money and expertise. Practical tips will focus on:...
Blog Natural sweeteners as an alternative to sugar June 13, 2013 For those of us who are health conscious and seeking to find alternatives to sugar you can try natural sweeteners. But are they better? Natural sweeteners are sweeteners that go through very little processing, if any, before hitting your local store...