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Gender May Affect Exercise Motivation

Catherine O’Brien There is a wealth of research on the role of motivation in exercise adherence and goal pursuit. According to the self-determination theory (Deci and Ryan, 2000) the underlying motivation for pursuing a goal is a good predictor in the outcome and success of that goal such that when motivation is autonomous, the goal

Skip Your Way To A Better Day

Forever Fit Science’s co-founder Virginia Davies shares her secrets to a good morning routine to get a healthy start to your day.  In this video Virginia takes you through a few of her favorite exercises she uses to warm-up her body for the day.   You Might Like:

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Get in Shape for Backcountry Ski Touring

Hank Shell It’s been a particularly dismal couple of weeks here in Telluride, as far as skiing goes. Truth be told, the town has seen more rain than snow. The snow, when it has fallen, has been heavy and wet at lower elevations – more typical of maritime precipitation than the “blower” powder Colorado is

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Don’t Let Your Twisted Ankle Become A Chronic Problem

Ryan Cross It seems as though everyone has twisted their ankle at some point in life.  It can happen walking across the street, going down stairs, or during any recreational activity.  Some reports estimate that over 23,000 ankle sprains occur every day in the United States (Hertel, 2002).  Since this injury is so common and

Post-Concussion Management

Catherine O’Brien Post-Concussion Syndrome and Treatment In this article on the topic of concussion, I will discuss the management and treatment associated with concussion and post-concussion syndrome. Based on the two previous articles, it is clear that concussion is a prevalent and serious health issue among the athletic population. In response to the growing prevalence

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Can Exercise Help Your Skin Health?

Julia Basso – PhD It’s no secret that exercise is good for the soul. Lifelong exercise is associated with everything from reductions in frailty, to the regulation of skeletal mass and function, to successful aging (Elliott, et al. 2017). As we age, our bodies change. Physically active people and elite athletes often age more successfully than

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The “Tweener” – The Time Between 2 Seasons

Paul Stevens “THE TWEENER” What’s a ‘tweener’ you ask?  Well, it’s the time between two distinct seasons. The weather tells me it’s not really winter any more and it’s not quite spring yet.  It’s ‘in between’, hence it’s a ‘tweener’. Think of Homer Simpson who invented the new daily meal he called ‘Linner”; that meal

Speed Workout for Endurance Athletes

Kenneth Mungara, 42, is the Master’s Marathon World Record holder.  He is also the winner of the 2015 Gold Coast Airport Marathon in Australia.  Mungara shares a once a week speed workout for any ability of runner looking to improve their fitness. You Might Like:

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Counting Calories May Prevent Overeating

Dayton Kelly As we all know, the food we eat has an enormous impact on our body weight and health. Obesity is highly related to the onset of numerous chronic diseases and the risk of many diseases can be largely mitigated by improving one’s diet and exercising. Understanding how our body responds to eating is

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4 Key Risk Factors For Concussions

Catherine O’Brien Last week’s article introduced the topic of concussion and addressed the role of sport participation in concussion risk. This week I am going to discuss some other key factors that increase risk for concussion. Risk Factors While it is clear that participating in contact sports and riding in automobiles increases risk of concussion,

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Ankle Sprains Start In The Hip

Ryan Cross – B.A. Hons (Kin), MScPT, FCAMPT Registered Physiotherapist at CBI Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Over the past few weeks I have written about the importance of the hip joint in prevention and recovery of injuries.  In two articles I highlighted how the hip can influence the back and the knee,

5 Bio-Motor Abilities

Forever Fit Science’s founder Virginia Davies explains the 5 bio-motor abilities crucial to a well-rounded training plan which includes speed, endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance. You Might Like: