Happy Holidays from SIRC!

The holidays are a time for friends, family, and the spirit of giving. Whether we are at school, work, or play we should remember to keep up our healthy eating and exercise habits. Studies have shown that more than half of all weight gained throughout the year occurs during the holiday season, so our healthy habits built during the year become even more important this time of year. Stay active...Read more
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Two Wheeled Winter Escape

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 coated in ice and snow, while the rest only get to daydream. If you are planning a vacation this winter and are looking for a unique experience growing in...Read more
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Happy Holidays from the SIRC Team!

The SIRC offices will be closed December 25, 2013 and will re-open on January 2, 2014.Read more
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Moderation, the smart choice in combating holiday weight gain!

It is that time of year where goodies such as sweets and holiday snacks are abundant around the office and at home. It is also a busy time for all, as we are traveling to visit people or are entertaining family and friends. With all the holidays’ festivities, we might start neglecting our exercise routines and healthy eating habits in the hopes of working off the excess after the holidays. A...Read more
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Happy Holidays from SIRC!

SIRC Newsletter: Happy Holidays from SIRC http://www.sirc.ca/newsletters/December13/index.html It's the holiday season again and getting outside in the wintertime can be a great way for you and your family to stay active during the cold winter months. As the temperature drops and the snow falls it can be hard to resist the urge to hide inside but for intrepid adventurers winter offers up some...Read more
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Fuel your body for winter

This time of year life gets tends to get a little busier and with all the events during the holiday season it's easy to let Omega 3's - For those Canadians that suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD), nutrition experts recommend introducing Omega-3 fats in your diet since these have been shown to relieve symptoms of mild depression. Salmon, walnuts and flax seeds are all good sources of...Read more
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Healthy Holiday Eating

Tis the season of good cheer and holiday celebrations. Keeping your basic dietary and exercise lifestyle habits on track helps to combat that holiday weight gain. Research shows that one-off over-indulgences do not cause weight gain, rather the weight gain is induced by the gradual and sustained caloric increases or dietary habits that are developed as long term behaviours. So while it is fine to...Read more
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SIRC Newsletter - Healthy Holidays!

Check out the latest SIRC Newsletter - Healthy Holidays ! For 11 months of the year we watch what we eat and stick to our exercise routine. Then the holiday season rolls around and the wheels fall off. Tempted by wonderful goodies every time you turn around and overloaded by a hectic holiday schedule it is easy to let your healthy habits slip, overindulge, neglect your workouts and become...Read more
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