The year 2020 has been unlike anything we have ever experienced before. Sport and school, among many other things, have felt the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in a major way. But while classrooms and courts may look different to keep us safe, Manitobans across the province will continue to pursue academic and athletic excellence,…
Pro basketball players and Manitobans Emily Potter and Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson discuss their basketball journeys, including playing in Europe, staying active during the pandemic, and what their advice is for young athletes.
Hi everyone! With physical activity slowly returning to our daily lives, we thought our Fit Kids Healthy Kids team would touch base with you to see how you are doing! If you’re still spending a lot of time at home, be sure to check out some of our previous blog posts for some family-friendly activities,…
Triathletes Tyler Mislawchuk and Megan Van Heyst discuss the ins and outs of their sport, training during the pandemic, and what they hope to accomplish in the future as athletes.
June is National Indigenous History Month where we have the opportunity to appreciate and acknowledge contributions the Indigenous peoples have had in Canada. Today, we would like to bestow upon you the accomplishments of Reggie Leach. An exceptional hockey player, Leach grew up in the small Manitoba community of Riverton. Here, he also played his…
The early stages of your child’s life are some of the most important, and setting them up for success can involve something you may be unaware of: physical literacy. What is Physical Literacy? Physically literate children are those who are encouraged and enrolled in physical activities at a young age. Living an active lifestyle…
Author Sean Grassie and sports journalist Judy Owen discuss Iconic Stories from 150 Years of Sport in Manitoba, a book that captures the rich sport heritage in our province. The book will be available for purchase later this summer.
Keeping healthy while holed up at home can be hard, but it can also be rewarding and fun. If you want to stay active and live a healthy lifestyle while staying home, here’s a few tips to help you meet your goals. Fitness Gyms were among the first facilities to shut down –…
Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out another Fit Kids blog. We hope everyone is still doing okay with the whole stay-at-home thing. In case you are getting bored of the same old activities, we’ve got some more options for you to keep you active: Apps Fitness RPG is a cool new app that turns walking…
Our Fitness Centre Manager Giulia De Leo and our two Sport Performance Specialists Jeff Wood and Neal Prokop stop by to offer advice to people who are working out at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.