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You have been training hard, you are committed to your sport, you are enjoying success and then you get an injury.  Many athletes at some point have to deal with this aspect of sport.  Whether acute or chronic, injuries can be stressful and challenging for athletes and non-athletes alike.   Besides physical issues of pain,…

Why do we need to warm up before competition time? Warm-ups have been a part of the sports world for a long time because it helps athletes to prepare physically, mentally, prevent injuries, and enhance performance. It wakes up the body’s communication system between the nervous system and muscular system to ready the body for…

The thought of getting hurt or becoming injured  while running is rarely thought of during the early days of childhood. Running as we get older becomes used for different goals, from using running for our cardiovascular training for sports, and as a leisure activity to stay in shape. Although running can be a great form…

Athletes and sport organizations alike face a tremendous challenge when dealing with the Covid-19 virus. The SARS-COV-2 virus is a multi-organ pathogen, which can sometimes leave long-term effects  on the lungs, heart, brain, liver and kidneys. The virus creates symptoms similar to the common cold, including but not limited to:  Fever Sore Throat Cough Tiredness…

One of the best parts about being an athlete is getting to travel and represent their Province, Territory or Nation. However, travel especially across multiple time zones can present its challenges as you need to plan for the time difference and how it affects you. Flying to another province or country on an airplane, and…

Benefits for Practicing a Slow, Steady Breath ➢ reduces overall tension / stress ➢ develops body/ mind awareness ➢ contributes to more emotional control ➢ focuses you on the present moment ➢ develops deeper concentration ability ➢ enhances recovery Here’s What to Practice: Take a slow, deep in-breathe on the count of approximately four. Breathe…

The Importance of Sleep in Performance Great champions realize in their journey that the balance of training and rest is essential to good performance.  In fact, 5-time Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser states “Rest is a weapon”, when it comes to performing well. A key factor in rest and recovery is sleep.  Getting enough quality sleep to…

Nutrition and exercise in extreme environments. Another gem from our friends at Performance Nutrition Academy.  Did you know that nutrition can help you tolerate exercise in extreme environmental situations ( heat and cold).  And its not only about running in an extreme race in the desert.  Your environment can be hot like playing beach volleyball…

Did you know that there is actually science behind how to develop children physically to become athletic?  For 25 years science, research and experience all point to the same thing: kids and adults will get active, stay active, and even reach the greatest heights of sport achievement if they do the right things at the right…