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Unlock Your Potential: VO₂ Max Testing in Calgary for Performance and Longevity
Have you ever pushed through a tough workout, gasping for air, and wondered just how efficient your body really is at using oxygen? Or maybe you’re training for a marathon but feel like your progress has stalled, leaving you questioning if there’s a better way to optimize your efforts. VO₂ max testing could be the key to unlocking insights into your aerobic capacity, helping you train smarter for better performance and even supporting long-term health
Chiropractic vs. Physiotherapy: A Calgary Guide to Choosing the Right Care for Pain or Injury
“Should I see a physiotherapist or a chiropractor?”
In Calgary’s active, sport-driven community, this question comes up constantly. But the truth is:
historic distinctions between chiropractic and physiotherapy don’t reflect how modern clinicians actually practice.
7 Chiropractic Myths Busted: Unlocking the Benefits in Calgary
Have you ever dismissed chiropractic care as “just cracking backs” or assumed it’s risky? You’re not alone. Misconceptions about chiropractic care often stop people from accessing care that could improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance performance.
Millions of Canadians report back pain or stiffness each year, and many never seek treatment because of myths and misinformation. Let’s bust seven common chiropractic myths and explain what chiropractic care can truly do for you.
The Conditioning Workshop is Now NSCA-Accredited
Our Conditioning Workshop is now National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) accredited! Earn 1.6 CEU’s by attending. Reserve your seat!
Is Chiropractic Safe? What Calgarians Should Know Before Their First Adjustment
If you’ve ever searched “is chiropractic safe?” or “chiropractor safety Calgary,” you’re not alone. Many Calgarians feel curious, and sometimes cautious, before their first chiropractic appointment.
Measurable Strength Standards for Runners in Calgary
This article focuses on measurable strength standards for runners, grounded in force-based testing and clinical patterns we see every week – and briefly touches on the movement standards that need to accompany those numbers.
Signs of Overuse Injuries: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
Struggling with hip clicking or popping? Learn the causes and how hip physiotherapy and hip foundation training in Calgary can restore smooth, pain-free movement.
A Physiotherapist’s Take: How Hip Foundations Help a Clicking Hip
Struggling with hip clicking or popping? Learn the causes and how hip physiotherapy and hip foundation training in Calgary can restore smooth, pain-free movement.
How Endurance Coaches Should Set Up Their TrainingPeaks Dashboard
TrainingPeaks is one of the most valuable tech tools for endurance coaches and their athletes. With smart application, it extends far beyond just endurance – it’s been an integral part of my workflow for athletes in Ironman, 5k track, national team biathlon, and even non-endurance sports like bobsleigh and sprinting so that we can track away dates, plan strength days and sprinting days in a shared calendar, and so we can share feedback day to day and week to week on each workout (something an excel spreadsheet does not do well).
Join over 2000+ individuals who get bi-weekly tips on how to improve performance, rehab injuries, and learn new perspectives!
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Our mission is to change the way people perceive performance and rehab. They are not separate, they are on the exact same spectrum. Movements that are injury-resistant tend to be those that are also performance-enhancing. We are committed to helping, innovating, and being leaders in our fields.
