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
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
Sunday April 17, the races at the 2011 Pan Am Juniors in Mar del Plata Argentina came to a close. It was a hard fought battle that weekend – two+ inches of rain fell in 40 minutes during the race, making the roads greasy and filled with debris. With winds up to 50+ kph, the women were put to the test for a long 60 km. Still, Canadian cyclists remained focused on the end line and although with good time, some racers expected more. Read story
By now, most Canadians have heard about vitamin D, and our risk of having low levels of it during our long winter months. Vitamin D is a very important nutrient that is involved in a host of things in the body. It aids in calcium absorption and thus is a critical component in ensuring optimal bone health. Many of us may not be aware of Vitamin D’s many other role’s, including being involved in proper immune system and muscle functioning. Read story
Yolaine Cabana, the winner of our Telus World Ski and Snowboard Fest contest, sent us a message last week sharing her experiences from the festival. Here’s what she had to say: Read story
Have you seen us featured on the Vancity Buzz blog? Take a look for useful nutrition tips for marathon runners and a great contest giveaway.
Until Saturday, April 30, 2011, you can enter to win a lululemon running jacket, a pair of Nike FREE running shoes, a water bottle and t-shirt. Check out the post on Vancity Buzz blog to find out how to enter. Good luck!
Congratulations to Yolaine Cabana from Vancouver. She is the lucky winner of our TELUS Ski & Snowboard Fest contest!
Mar Del Plata, Argentina, is currently hosting top junior cyclists from April 11th through April 17th, 2011.
Alison Beveridge, set the quickest time in the morning session of the 2km individual pursuit 2:35.3., and is now going for Gold. Canada’s Sprint team also made it through to the Bronze medal round later this Tuesday. A great display of Canadian talent was seen throughout the races.Read more… Read story
Homemade popsicles are an amazing treat, which can relieve your cravings for after dinner sweets, but won’t break your calorie budget. Invest in a popsicle mould from your local home ware store, or purchase some popsicle sticks and re-use old yogurt containers. Read story
Enter to win a weekend of non-stop mountain action at the TELUS World Ski & Snow Fest! As one of the most beloved and respected festivals in the snow world, it is not to be missed! Powered By Chocolate Milk wants to take you there for that much needed weekend getaway. Read story
Canadian cyclist Tara Whitten won gold this weekend at the 2011 Track Cycling Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. This is Tara’s second consecutive win at this event. On her win, Tara comments, “to be able to defend the title means a lot.” 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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