Training and Staying Healthy
We know you don’t actually “catch a cold” from being cold, but it is well established that one is more susceptible to illness during times
March 19, 2020 No Comments
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SportMed’s Sport Training articles are developed by leading sport medical practitioners and experts in the areas of strength and conditioning, chiropractic sport sciences, exercise physiology, physiotherapy, athletic therapy, acupunture and many more. This section also includes other recommended books, online resources, and useful links to more sport training related information.
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Stretching and mobility – practical tips for cyclists
In a previous article in the Kinetix cycling series, Dr. Sara Forsyth discussed the link between bike set up and potential for injury associated with static
July 29, 2019 No Comments
Core stability – Essential for cyclists?
A lack of core strength and stability is thought to result in an inefficient technique which predisposes to poor performance1 and injuries to knees, lower
July 12, 2019 No Comments
What I learned: my First GranFondo
For so many of us, biking has been a life-long passion. Despite many bumps and bruises during the learning process, by age four, riding a
July 2, 2019 No Comments
POOLING YOUR TALENTS: Float through tough workouts by running in water
My history of running injuries is as long as my running career. First came iliotibial-band syndrome in the spring of 1980. The only treatment prescribed
February 28, 2019 No Comments
Walk This Way 2018 – Week 7
“The road to success is always under construction. You’ll encounter potholes, detours, and delays. But you must keep your eye on your goal and keep
January 8, 2018 No Comments
Recovery
Recovery: The Key to Continued Athlete Success Ensuring young athletes have the time and the tools they need to recover is an important component
April 18, 2013 No Comments
SportMed Directory
Minimum Standards for Practitioners The minimum standards required for listing are developed by EACH professional group, not by SportMedBC. Professions that are eligible to list
November 6, 2011 No Comments
Introduction to Strength Endurance Exercises – PART 2
It’s essential that you review the article on Introduction to Strength Endurance Exercises for a complete detailed description of technique for each exercise and suggested
October 1, 2008 No Comments
Introduction to Strength Endurance Exercises
Introduction to Strength Endurance Exercises:“A’s, B’s, C’s, Lunges and Happy Feet” Strength endurance exercises, or running drills, are a combination of static and dynamic stretches
September 12, 2008 No Comments
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Fall 2023 RunWalk Program Returns with Big Elf Run Partnership
The undeniable energy of fall is quickly ascending upon us once again as we’re approaching September. And the Fall 2023 RunWalk program is the perfect
August 24, 2023 No Comments
Athlete’s Training Journal; The Benefits of using one by Dr. David Cox in Impact Magazine
Whether you’re an athlete or not, using an athlete’s training journal can help you reach your goals. In his informative article in Impact Magazine, “Reasons
May 3, 2023 No Comments