Blog Bridging the Gap Between Seniors and Recreational Sport and Fitness Programs December 16, 2014 Seniors may be overlooked when thinking about adding diversity to your sports and fitness programs when the fact is that many seniors share the same barriers when facing sport participation. Community recreation and sport programs can be great for older...
Blog Nutritional Demands for Adolescent Athletes December 11, 2014 Good nutrition for adolescents is essential for promoting proper growth and development and is even more important with the demanding training schedules of a young athlete. Canada's Food Guide provides excellent nutritional information for teenagers aged between 12 and 18 years...
Blog Suffering from a chronic condition? Exercise can help December 9, 2014 The majority of us when we are in pain will typically want to take it easy, stopping all activity that may be the least bit strenuous. While this obviously makes sense in the short term (1-2 days) to allow recovery,...
Blog 10 Tips for Avoiding Winter Sports Injuries December 2, 2014 There are many excellent winter activities for adults and youth to enjoy as a recreational pastime or competitively. Cold temperatures, icy surfaces and high speeds can be a risky business though, so we're sharing some tips for keeping you and...
Blog Parental influence on kids’ sporting experience November 20, 2014 Parents have a tremendous influence in the development and enjoyment of a child’s sporting life especially in the early years. Instilling confidence, emotional support and emphasizing development as opposed to outcome helps a child to focus on improvement and effort....
Videos Canadian Sport Policy in the Community - Part 2 November 19, 2014 The purpose of this webinar is to promote, across the country, best practices and examples of Canadian Sport Policy implementation. The webinar has three panelists sharing their programs that best illustrate the Canadian Sport Policy 2.0 being implemented in the...
Blog Winter Fitness: Preventing Frostnip, Frostbite and Hypothermia when Training in the Cold November 18, 2014 Frostnip, frostbite, and hypothermia are the three primary cold weather injuries athletes are exposed to in winter. All three can affect athletes in different winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, ice skating and a few summer sports as...
Blog Aqua Fitness: A low impact physical activity for the active aging adult November 13, 2014 Aqua fitness for older adults, especially for those with limited mobility can be an excellent way of staying active. It is a low impact form of exercise that is accessible to all swimming levels and abilities. Working out in the...
Blog How do you choose a medicine ball? November 11, 2014 Many variations of medicine balls have come and gone throughout history but one thing remains constant, they are an excellent training tool for athletes. Medicine balls are essential for building the explosive strength that many athletes need to perform at...
Blog Improve Your Mental Health by Walking in Nature November 6, 2014 Our mental well-being is an important aspect of general health. Having a good social support group, being physically active, joining a community group or having a hobby can influence our mental well-being. Combining any of these options can offer a...
