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What’s a mentor worth?
What’s a mentor worth to you? Do you have a mentor? Do you feel like you need one? Here we share a few short thoughts on the benefits and how we reached out to ours. If you need help with your training, injury rehab, or performance, reach out to us at...
How to test your fitness with the 20m shuttle run test. (All you need is 20m and your phone!)
Outline What is the Shuttle Run Test?What equipment do I need for the Shuttle Run Test?Instructions for the Shuttle Run TestHow did I do on the test?Why should I care about my score?ConclusionAbout the author How to test your fitness with the 20m shuttle...
How to improve your work capacity (Podcast bonus inside!)
What is work capacity? Ever been confused by the term "work capacity"? Some say work capacity.... others say "VO2max", "muscular endurance", "cardiovascular exercise endurance"..... TOMATO-TOMA'TOE'! In the world of strength and conditioning, the various...
What is Aerobic Threshold? (+ sample workouts!)
Most runners talk about their “threshold,” but did you know there are actually two—the aerobic threshold and the anaerobic threshold—each with distinct roles in performance? While the anaerobic threshold gets most of the attention, the aerobic threshold is just as critical for endurance, dictating how efficiently your body burns fuel and sustains effort over long distances.
What’s wrong with the cue, “Shoulders Down and Back”? (Powerful Images to support)
Introduction If you’ve heard the cue “shoulders down and back”, congratulations, you have not been living under a rock for the past 50 years. I’ll admit, this used to be something I cued to many clients. This cue is often given as a reminder for proper posture...
Ever been told your knee or hip pain could be a result of your feet?
Ever been told your knee or hip pain could be a result of your feet? Ever heard from a physiotherapist or a personal trainer that your “local pain” could be “coming from elsewhere”? Common rhetoric includes that your shoulder might be hurting because of your...
Build an at home gym for between $100-1000
Introduction During the very early stages of the pandemic, you might have been like me and thought: “This is so nice to be home a little more! It feels like a break from the hectic regular schedule!”. It's true. Staying at home for the first month, although...
Can your training philosophy as a coach change over time? (PODCAST)
If you're following us and not a client of ours, but are interested in our work, START WITH THIS PODCAST. Enough said. If you are a client of ours and want to learn more about us or the development of our philosophy - START WITH THIS PODCAST! Introduction...
What is the difference between PNF stretching and FRC’s PAILs/RAILs?
Introduction “Stretching” has become somewhat of a dirty word in athletics. These days, the general opinion seems to be that stretching is useless and can even be harmful. On the other hand - stretching amongst the general population has become trendy, popular, and...
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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.
