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Sport and Insulin Resistance

July 11, 2024 No Comments

Sport and insulin resistance: How can you have enough energy to exercise without raising your blood sugar? This article will answer this question. Physical activity is particularly beneficial for people with insulin resistance or prediabetes. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for muscles, but can also contribute to raising blood sugar levels. So how […]

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TOP 10: Eat Like an Athlete Recipes

July 8, 2024 No Comments

For athletes nutrition plays an important role to improve their performance as well as speed up recovery after exercise. Here are 10 recipes for athletes that are quick, simple and easy to prepare between two workouts. They are very tasty and will please the whole family.

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Debunking the Race Weight Myth in Sports

January 4, 2024 No Comments

Many endurance athletes think that they need to lose weight and reach a target race weight to be as fast as possible, for example to run a marathon. But it’s not that simple! Two people with the same weight can look and perform very differently depending on their body composition, i.e. muscle mass, fat mass, […]

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Gut Microbiome and Sports Performance

March 7, 2023 No Comments

The gut microbiome is made up of billions of microbial cells. It plays an important role in modulating the immune system, digestion, vitamin absorption, mood regulation, and a series of other key functions related to health and athletic performance. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have focused on the interaction between the gut […]

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It’s Never Too Late to Get Active

January 14, 2021 No Comments

“At my age, it’s too late to get in shape!” “Oh! But I’m way too old to start this activity!” “This sport is for young people!” How many times have I heard phrases similar to these in my career so far. Being too old is a popular excuse among adults, which is much more a […]

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Lose Weight While Having Enough Energy to Workout

December 22, 2020 4 Comments

It can be difficult to lose weight while still having enough energy left to exercise. Here are five tips to help you reach your goals!

Don’t Have Time for Physical Activity?

December 22, 2020 No Comments

Numerous studies that have examined the motivations and obstacles to participating in regular physical activity point to a lack of time as the main reason people report for their difficulty in adopting a more active lifestyle. Although the perceptions of these individuals are quite real, a more in-depth analysis shows that inactive people are more […]

Physical Activity, a Natural Prescription for Mental Health

December 14, 2020 No Comments

It is no longer a secret to anyone; the pandemic can have a negative impact on mental health. Human beings are not designed to be constantly alert, to live in unpredictability, or to be isolated from their peers. If you are reading this and are lacking in energy, motivation, or are having a difficult time, […]

New Partnership with the Fédération des kinésiologues du Québec

October 6, 2020 No Comments

Those who follow our blog know that we have always emphasized the importance of being physically active in order to be healthy. In fact, we have published some 200 articles to date with the keyword “sport”. Some of these were written by kinesiologists who are members of the Quebec Kinesiologist Federation (FKQ), whereby the articles […]

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Physical Activity: The Best Medicine!

August 17, 2020 2 Comments

The many benefits of physical activity on your physical and psychological health no longer need to be proven. Exercise helps control the effects of aging including the loss of cognitive function, improves your functional capacities, quality of life and even your life expectancy. So that you can live longer and live better!

5 Good Habits to Adopt to Improve Your Physical Condition

May 17, 2020 No Comments

Unfortunately for us, bad habits are easy to begin and are sometimes difficult to stop. Here are 5 easy-to-incorporate daily habits that can positively impact your health.

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Should I Take a Collagen Supplement?

April 21, 2020 No Comments

This article was originally written on April 21, 2020 and updated on October 13, 2021. The popularity of collagen supplements has exploded in recent years. Collagen is also being introduced to a variety of processed foods such as protein bars, teas and creamers. There are also foods that are naturally rich in collagen, the most […]

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