My next series of blogs deal with the never-ending quest for body composition changes. There is no magical solution for weight loss or weight gain despite what many infomercials, supplement companies and “3-day miracle” diet books have to say about it. Healthy, long term body composition changes require hard work, dedication and focus – the same skills needed for success in sport. Here are 5 vitally important tips that I believe are the essential for setting yourself up for success. Read story
Thousands of athletes likely know that nutrition is a key component of achieving success on race day. However, there may be a few nutrition tips the average marathoner may not know, such as the benefits of having dinner for breakfast to stock up on carbohydrates and protein or recovering from your run with a glass of chocolate milk to restore glycogen levels. Read More… Read story
Recently, six new sports have just been added to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the new additionsafter a reviewing period and deciding all events are strong enough to now be featured on a world stage. Read more… Read story
Are your running shoes the right pair for you? We have probably all heard some different terms thrown around such as “over and underpronating” or “flat feet” but never really bothered to learn more on the subject. There are several different foot types and it is important to learn your type, especially if you are a runner. Determining the right shoe can make all the difference and decide whether you have a good or bad experience on your next run. Read more… Read story
The Cascade Cycling Classic is the longest consecutively run elite road bicycle racing stage race in the United States. It’s based in Bend, Oregon and takes place in the Central Oregon region. For most of North America’s top cyclists, the race is a yearly fixture. Read story
A few weeks ago we visited the Canada Snowboard team at their training centre in Whistler. It was pretty clear that their expert coaches and state-of-the-art facility make it easy and entertaining to train in the off-season, even while the prospect of riding on fresh powder is only a dream. Between their activities we had the chance to catch up with a few of the athletes and talk to them about training, recovery and their goals for the future.
The summertime brings new opportunities for new activities. It is always a good idea to change it up and get your body out of its regular habits and push it in new ways. Here we have chosen two different summer sports to compare their benefits and calories burned to see how they stack up against each other. With the intense heat and the need for vacations and getaways, you may tend to neglect your exercise sessions. After reading the benefits that these fun summer activities offer, you will think twice before skipping that workout!
Now that we are seeing the sun more and more and able to hang up that winter jacket for good, it is a great opportunity to once again enjoy the outdoors. Hiking is one of those outdoor activities that can be as leisurely or as intense as you want to make it. There are many benefits of taking your work out outdoors and we will take this chance to make a list of some of the best ones.
The Cycling BC athletes are well underway as their riding season kicks off. Over the last couple weeks, they’ve participated in numerous races around Canada and Western Europe, in various biking disciplines. Here are some snippets of what the athletes have been up to… Read story
This year, the Ride To Conquer Cancer races for its third year in Vancouver, BC. The race takes place June 18 and 19, 2011 as riders take the journey from Vancouver to Seattle. The two-day fundraising cycling event raises money for research and better patient care with all the funds going to the BC Cancer Foundation.
Cycling BC represents the full range of disciplines including Road Biking, Track & Cyclo-cross, Mountain Biking and BMX. On May 28th, they celebrated their official 2011 team launch at Jack Poole Plaza, the site of the Olympic Cauldron, in downtown Vancouver. Currently, the team boasts dozens of committed youth, as well as two 2012 Olympic hopefuls, and a world cycling champion.
Check out their video to see more: Cycling BC 2011 Launch Read story
Jennifer Gibson is a Registered Dietitian working exclusively with high performance athletes.
Canada~Snowboard is the national body overseeing competitive snowboarding in Canada.
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