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For most people daily exercise is dictated by when they can fit it in during their busy schedules. We all know that physical activity has many health benefits and doing the recommended minimum has a better outcome than being inactive. Some people are adamant that morning sweat is the best way to start their days while other cannot imagine breaking a sweat before noon. So what is the optimal time...Read more

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

Bulletin du SIRC : Joyeuses Fêtes de la part du SIRC! http://sirc.ca/newsletters/December13/Index_f.html Le temps des Fêtes est de retour! C’est l’occasion d’en profiter pour rester actifs en réalisant des activités extérieures par temps froid avec votre famille. C’est tentant de rester bien au chaud quand la température chute et que la neige tombe, mais l’hiver a beaucoup à offrir en matière d’...Read more

Preparing for competition requires physical and mental training, proper nutrition, and recovery. It is also essential to understand your competition and how each athlete fits within the team dynamics. These factors, for the most part, are all factors that can be controlled. Then there are factors such as the temperature, allergens, pollution and altitude that cannot be controlled and can have...Read more

Icing an injury is one of the oldest and best known injury treatment strategies, yet there is often confusion among athletes and coaches as to what injuries they should ice, how often and for how long. Based on current research there are no definite answers to these questions however here are some basic guidelines you can follow: 1. Always ice an acute injury involving muscle tears and joint...Read more

Seeing as it’s the end of November, some areas of Canada have already seen snow, while others are one big snow storm away. If you are thinking of taking up cross country skiing, now is a good time to start thinking about preparing for the ski season before the trails are calling your name. As Cross Country Canada says, cross-country skiing is easy to learn and its benefits for health and wellness...Read more