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We have two systems that provide energy when we exercise: anaerobic (without oxygen) and aerobic (with oxygen). In really simple terms, we use the anaerobic system during short bouts of exercise. The aerobic system takes over after about 90 seconds. The major difference is what waste product gets produced. They both break down glucose but … Continue reading
As a person who trains and competes in multiple sports I have consistently been told that I need to taper my training before a major competition. But what does this really mean? If I’m getting ready for a running race should I be taking it easy and jogging through my last week? Should I do … Continue reading
Admittedly, I was inspired for this post by the google doodle of the day which recognizes Karl Landsteiner who is credited with distinguishing the major blood groups. I go past the Canadian Blood Donor clinic on the train on my way to work everyday. It seems like they are constantly asking for type O blood, … Continue reading
I started off researching the idea of muscle memory with the idea that I would focus on how your muscles remember how to do certain actions even when you haven’t done those actions for long periods of time. For me, it has been playing my clarinet and dragon boating. It turns out that this will … Continue reading
Guest post by Alex Diaz Like every other planet in our solar system, Mars orbits the Sun. But Earth is the 3rd planet from the Sun while as Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun. This means that Earth is closer to the Sun than Mars. In the time it takes Earth to complete … Continue reading
I have a fair number of research articles that I have collected and analysed in relation to the psychology of place. I will quite likely write a post on the topic at some point. In the meantime, you can look up Stedman and sense of place. I was thinking about this in relation to my … Continue reading
Guest post by Alex Diaz Whenever 2 objects get really close together, you can bet an Astronomer will know about it and use everything that they have at their disposal to study such wondrous events. The transit of Mercury occurred last week on May 9 and it was one of the 13 transits it will … Continue reading
As a teacher I’m always on the look out for strategies that can improve learning. Also as a teacher, I’m constantly learning. I have definitely taught some topics that I am not an expert in. But, as I go to learn that topic, I learn it with the idea that I have to teach it. … Continue reading
I just read a very interesting article about native vs non-native plants put out by Yale Environment 360. In it, the author discusses how climate change is affecting the range of different plants and may be forcing us to reconsider what is worthy of conservation. I thought to write my own post about this I … Continue reading
Up until now I had never broken a bone, but I had damaged soft tissue (ligament and tendon) a number of times. Every time I sprained or tore a ligament people would tell me that I would have been better off to break my bones. Recovering from my second wrist surgery this statement returned to … Continue reading
