Creating thought leaders within an organization can be challenging, but it’s rewarding for both the company and employees. Thought leadership focuses on providing insights surrounding a problem instead of just pitching a quick solution. 

When it comes to fitness, finding the right gear is an important step that shouldn’t be overlooked. From clothing to the equipment, working with fitness gear that is either ill-fitting for your body or inappropriate for the activity that you’re doing, may result in an uncomfortable workout – or even worse, prompt an injury.

Against the picturesque backdrop of Blue Mountain Resort, more than 500 professionals gathered for the annual Parks and Recreation Ontario Educational Forum and Trade Show. With over 70 education sessions to enrich collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing – including one presented by PerfectMind – the event was abuzz with thought-provoking conversations.

A team of terrific volunteers are often the unsung heroes in a parks and recreation organization. While your parks and rec staff are the people who put together programming and events, volunteers help your staff bring their vision to life. Here’s how to develop an effective volunteer program for your organization.

Pilates has taken North America by storm. While the workout was previously used to alleviate lower back pain and known to be costlier, it is now one of the most popular forms of exercise. In comparison to yoga — the studios in which Pilates is often taught — Pilates is still a considerably new form of exercise, with its origins tracing back to World War I. Its many benefits, however, have cemented Pilates as a terrific addition to any workout plan.