Blog - Tag: Athletes

Overcoming the Fear of Re-injury

Athletes often push their bodies to the limits to keep them fit and make them faster. While this attitude keeps athletes at the top of their game, it also comes with a risk. Injuries are commonplace in the sport community, freak accidents happen to the best of us even with extra precaution and care. After a major injury, an athlete may become 'injury-prone' . This can happen when fears, conscious...Read more

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Nutrients for Busy Athletes

Most athletes, professional and recreational, often eat relatively well but with busy lifestyles it can be very useful to be informed of a few of the key nutrients you can target for optimal health . We all know that we need to eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water and choose low fat foods but did you know you may be missing some key nutrients including, calcium, zinc, iron and...Read more

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Winners Wear Red?

Anyone who is familiar with psychology is aware that colour can have a profound psychological effect on humans. While this information is not new, with the London 2012 Olympics in full swing some are questioning whether the colour of team uniforms will have an effect on overall performance. A recent study explored the idea that athletes who wear red may have an advantage over their rivals...Read more

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Train Like an Olympian

SIRC Newsletter now available online: Train Like an Olympian With everyone talking about the London 2012 Olympics, it’s fun to see what elite athletes do to attain such high levels of performance. For most athletes, the Olympics is the peak of their athletic career and as such, they strive to reach the highest levels of achievement. Training is long and intense and sometimes comes with setbacks,...Read more

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Go Canada Go!

SIRC Newsletter now available online: Go Canada Go! This summer, approximately 10,000 athletes will compete in 302 events at the Summer Olympics in London. No other sporting event is as big or as dramatic. Dreams come true, friends and memories are made, the Olympics captivates us like nothing else. Read More: http://www.sirc.ca/newsletters/mid-July12/index.htmlRead more

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Wed, 07/04/2012 - 12:13

SIRC Newsletter now available online: Mental Training You’ve worked hard and your body is in peak condition, it’s important to ensure your mind is also ready for the competition ahead. Studies show that the highest achieving athletes are those who train not just physically, but mentally as well. Every athlete has suffered from nervousness or anxiety and without mental training these nerves will...Read more

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Summer Safety

SIRC Newsletter now available online: Summer Safety Summer’s here and we all want to go outside, be active and have some fun in the sun! When temperatures soar and thunder roars, coaches, team managers and event organizers are responsible for the safety and well being of their athletes, participants and spectators. Safety awareness is easy and you can help avoid summer injuries by planning ahead...Read more

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Going Gluten-Free

The gluten-free food trend has become more popular and many athletes are questioning whether it's something they should try. The main reason people decide to omit gluten is that they have been diagnosed with celiac disease . Celiac disease is when gluten , a protein found in wheat and other grains, damages the intestines and prevents the body from absorbing essential nutrients. Along with...Read more

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Troubling Tendonitis

What is tendonitis? Tendonitis is a word that is mentioned a lot in the sport industry, but few people really grasp what it is. The word tendonitis means "inflamed tendon." A tendon is a tough band of connective tissue, attached at one end to a muscle and on the other to a bone. It is a common condition in athletes that can cause significant amounts of inflammation, swelling and pain. Why does it...Read more

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The Tech Savvy Coach

Many coaches have already started to incorporate smart technology into their training, and when used to its full potential, iPads or other smart technologies can significantly enhance the coaching business . To some coaches, technology can seem a little daunting, but coaches need to embrace it by making themselves aware of what is available and how it can benefit them and their athletes. Slow...Read more

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