Knowledge Nuggets Reduce the risk of winter drowning Travel and Adventure Parent This winter, many Canadians will head outdoors to participate in winter activities such as cross-country skiing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. Unfortunately, approximately 35% of drownings in Canada occur between October and April, when most people have no intention of going...
Blog How Can You Adapt Your Exercise Plans to Your Travel? July 26, 2017 Athlete Development Training Factors Travel and Adventure Athlete Be it for business or for pleasure, travelling often shakes up your normal schedule. Meals, sleep, and fitness routines change to accommodate meetings or activities. Travel doesn’t need to set you back from your fitness goals, though. There are several...
Blog Preventing infection and maintaining immune function using nutritional strategies December 13, 2016 High Performance Nutrition and Hydration Physical Health Sleep and Recovery Training Factors Travel and Adventure Athlete Coach Parent It is well documented that moderate exercise prevents many infections and greatly improves immune system function. In contrast, among elite athletes who train at a faster pace and at a higher intensity, the risk of illness increases significantly and the...
Knowledge Nuggets Esports as an equalizer High Performance Technology Travel and Adventure Weather Athlete Sport Organization The growth of competitive virtual cycling could be a great equalizer. Gone are the days when North American athletes are required to head to Europe for the highest levels of competition. Virtual cycling also reduces the complexities of event hosting...
Knowledge Nuggets Health and Wellness Mental Health Physical Health Travel and Adventure Workplace Wellness Coach Official Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization While many are concerned with reducing the negative effects of travelling on athletes, relatively less attention is paid to the effects for sport administrators, coaches and support staff. Research indicates travelling for work is bad for your health, increasing your...
Blog Two Wheeled Winter Escape January 14, 2014 Sport Participation Travel and Adventure Weather Athlete Coach Official Parent by Leigh Cove Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern Once again winter has settled in, and even though it’s just started people are already counting the days until spring. A lucky few will get to escape and fly somewhere not...
Blog Improve Your Mental Health by Walking in Nature November 6, 2014 Mental Health Physical Health Sport Participation Travel and Adventure Weather Athlete Coach Official Parent 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...
Blog Keeping the Momentum June 5, 2014 Physical Health Sport Participation Travel and Adventure Athlete Whether you’re planning a March break getaway or already thinking ahead to summer vacation, a little time away can be the highlight of your year. Travel typically involves departing from your daily routine which can include your workout or training...
Blog Active transportation: the use of human power January 13, 2015 Physical Health Sport Participation Travel and Adventure Parent Active transportation (AT), can be a great way to get to and from work, school, grocery shopping or simply as a means of visiting friends in your community. It can also be a way of staying active while getting the...
Blog I’ve signed up for an obstacle race – now what? March 25, 2015 Physical Health Sport Participation Training Factors Travel and Adventure Many people have the impression that obstacle races are for elite athletes, when in fact many races accommodate all fitness levels. These types of races are great if you want to give yourself an extra challenge but have a little...
