Exercising in a heat wave…

According to the news we are experiencing a heat wave in Ottawa. This means that we have three or more consecutive days of temperatures over 32ºC. However, the humidex is pushing it up to 44ºC and that is H-O-T! How does this effect physical activity? It’s the summer, and for most their days and evening are made up of outdoor activities. Rising temperatures call for smart planning when preparing...Read more

Exercise for Persons with a Disability

As we have recently been reminded, an increasing number of Canadians are overweight despite programming being implemented to address the issue ( Canadian Community Health Survey ). Many programs focus on the general population, but what about those who are Para or Quadriplegic. A recent article from the SIRC Collection discusses the value of exercise for individuals who have little or no...Read more

Group Exercise vs Going Solo

Think of your favourite form of exercise. Do you like to do it with a group or alone? Team sports are pretty obvious however most sports from cycling and running to kite surfing and downhill skiing can be considered group activities. Check out the following list of benefits to working out with others. If you thrive in groups this list is for you; if you are a solo artist maybe it will tweak your...Read more

Feel Great this Winter!

Check out the lastest SIRC Newsletter - Feel Great this Winter ! Now that the holiday season has come to a close we look ahead to the enjoyment of winter time activities over the next few months. We all know the physical benefits of exercise but did you know that exercise and physical activity have been proven to have a positive impact on mental and emotional health? Although any type of physical...Read more

What’s on your playlist?

Now that you’ve made that resolution to have a fitter 2010, it’s time to lace up your trainers and get moving. A great way to get into the exercise groove is to listen to music, which will help to motivate you through our workout. Music can help you ignore the aches and pains or fatigue and also help regulate your pace. Science now tells us that songs with the right characteristics can increase...Read more

Sit-up Straight!

Ever find yourself hunched over your computer at work with back pain or rubbing the back of your shoulders or neck to get rid of the knot in your muscle? Many of us suffer from the pains of poor posture at the computer workstation. Those that use computers for more than 5 hours a day can be more than twice as likely to have back problems as those that don’t. These problems could be prevented by...Read more