Blog How do you prevent low-back pain? June 13, 2014 Physical Health Sleep and Recovery Sport Participation Workplace Wellness Athlete Coach Official Parent Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Most occurrences of low back pain tend to go away within a few days. However by strengthening your core, improving your posture and...
Blog Marathon Training Tips for Beginners June 16, 2014 Physical Health Sport Participation Training Factors Athlete If you’re planning on running your first marathon this year, before you start your training, it’s important to create a training plan. Your training program should include answers on how much you are willing and able to train, your experience...
Blog Online Group Workouts October 7, 2014 Mothers Physical Health Sport Participation Technology Athlete Coach Official Parent Find it hard to get of your house and get exercise? Maybe you’re a new mother that finds it difficult to find time for physical activity, you think gym memberships are too pricey, or you simply have a busy lifestyle...
Blog Post-Exercise Nutrition October 21, 2014 Athlete Development Nutrition and Hydration Sleep and Recovery Sport Participation Athlete Coach Official Parent Post-exercise nutrition should be an important goal that is placed at the top of any serious athletes training priorities. After an intense training session, your body will be sorely lacking the energy and nutrients it needs to recover. While we...
Blog Bridging the Gap Between Seniors and Recreational Sport and Fitness Programs December 16, 2014 Program Design and Evaluation Sport Participation Coach Sport Organization 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 Is it possible to have a healthy, active holiday season? December 24, 2014 Physical Health Sport Participation For 11 months of the year we (mostly) watch what we eat and stick to our exercise routine, then the holidays roll around and the wheels fall off. Tempted by wonderful goodies every time you turn around and overloaded by...
Blog Get yourself pumped up with a great playlist! January 20, 2015 Physical Health Sport Participation Athlete Coach Many studies have shown that music provides a welcome distraction from discomfort and is a great mood booster. It encourages a person to move with the beat of each song and has the capacity to increase energy and improve physical...
Blog What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? January 29, 2015 Children and Youth Sport Participation Athlete Coach Parent Osgood-Schlatter is a common knee pain injury experienced by active adolescents. It affects the point where the kneecap and the shinbone connect, causing pain and swelling. It is not really a disease but an overuse injury that can be particularly...
Knowledge Nuggets Moms on the move Mental Health Mothers Physical Health Sport Participation Parent For new moms, physical activity and social support have the potential to positively impact mental and physical health. In fact, new research shows that group exercise programs for postpartum moms may offer unique opportunities to (re)engage with exercise while navigating...
Knowledge Nuggets Pick-up basketball Athlete Development Physical Health Sport Participation Coach Parent Researcher Playing pick-up sports, ranging from hockey to basketball to soccer, can have a positive impact on players’ wellbeing. In a case study of a weekly pick-up basketball game, researchers found that regular players developed a sense of belonging, community and...
