International Olympic Day - June 23

Join the hundreds of thousands of people around the world on June 23 to celebrate Olympic Day! Olympic Day is not only a celebration, but an international effort to promote fitness and well-being in sport for everyone across the globe regardless of their age, gender or athletic ability. Due to WWII, the Olympic Games had not been held in 1940 or 1944 so the city of London rose to host the XIV...Read more

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

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

We're Your Biggest Fans!

The scenes are common: screaming fans, the broken glass, a mob and the inevitable violence or tragedy; why is it that major sporting events like the Euro2012 championships can provoke such acts of violence ? Fan identification is the commitment, perceived connectedness and emotional involvement a spectator has with a team. Studies say that identification with sports teams is psychologically...Read more

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

Soccer Fever!

If there is one event that is capturing the world's attention right now it is the Euro2012 Soccer Championships! Fast, furious and very-very action packed, this game has it all. While watching these elite athletes on the field, it's easy to forget that they were children once, testing out their mettle on their hometown field. What are Small-Sided Games? Small-sided games (SSG) are any games...Read more

Get Outside and Play!

School is out soon and some of you may be wondering what activities you can do with your kids over the summer. The summer months are a great time to incorporate regular exercise into your children’s routine. Experts agree that participation in physical activity in childhood can carry on into adulthood and according to studies, one way youngsters can reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD...Read more
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Strength Training

SIRC Newsletter now available online: Strength Training Most people think strength training is just for professional athletes or body builders but we all need to understand what strength training is and the role it can have in improving our body and overall health . If you establish training guidelines and follow proper nutritional recommendations, adding regular resistance training in your daily...Read more

Running with the Pack

Running alone certainly has its perks - having quiet time to unplug is a big one. But if you want to improve as a runner, one of the best ways to do it is to run with a group. Group runners tend to run more frequently, as encouragement from friends can overcome the urge to back out of a workout. Some friendly competition along with a supportive environment encourages you not only to show up, but...Read more

Get Moving! Get Smart!

It’s common knowledge that physical exercise is good for our general health, but did you know there's another advantage to proper exercise and nutrition? It’s good for your brain . Aerobic exercise increases the amount of oxygen in the blood and studies on rats have shown that neurons (the brain's nerve cells responsible for communication) operate better when they get more oxygen. So, if you...Read more