Dan Aquino

Hockey goalies must must must train. There’s constant stress and strain on both the knees and the hips that creates a need for programming. Your normal lifts and stretches won’t cut it if you want to keep healthy and loose for your best play. In this 3 part series, I’m going to be going over…

Take a second to think about fitness. Two things that commonly come to mind are strength and endurance, but how often do you consider the directions and mechanics in which your body moves? Life isn’t just forward to backward; there’s bending, twisting, reaching, and shifting. If your workouts don’t challenge your body in these multiple…

Strength training and weight training has long been a critical component of fitness, but there’s been reoccurring issues many women face that cause hesitance to pick up weights due to the persistent myths and misconceptions. From fears of becoming bulky to beliefs that strength training leads to stiff, less feminine muscles, these misunderstandings can keep…

We’ve all been there….that moment when we think, “I’ll just start tomorrow.” It’s easy to tell yourself that a little delay won’t hurt, I get it. After all, tomorrow is just a day away, right? This is what we all know as the “tomorrow mentality,” a mindset that tricks us into believing that pushing it…

January is here and there’s no better time to start your fitness journey you’ve been putting off then now. It often comes with a fair share of uncertainty, but could also be a great new fun challenge. The first step is always figuring out exactly what you want to achieve and the specific actions needed…

In the first part (Holiday Success: How to Balance Festivities and Your Goals), we explored simple strategies to maintain momentum with your goals during the busy holiday season. This continuation builds on those ideas, offering additional tips to help you navigate the festive chaos while staying consistent. With celebrations, travel, and end of year demands,…

Going off my last article, ‘The Power of Momentum in Habit Building‘, the holiday season is full of joy, celebrations, and, often, a whirlwind of obligations. While it’s easy to let your goals slip to the side during this time, staying consistent doesn’t have to mean an all or nothing approach. Simplifying your efforts and…

Building new habits can be challenging, whether you’re striving to eat healthier, exercise regularly, or maybe improve productivity. Change is inevitably uncomfortable, and sticking to new routines can feel like an uphill battle. However, when you tap into the power of momentum, you set yourself up for long term success. Momentum transforms effort into ease,…

Your shoulders are surprisingly among the most versatile joints in the body, providing the range of motion and power needed for countless movements. However, with great mobility also comes the need for strong, healthy shoulder stability. Prioritizing shoulder stability and mobility is critical not only for generating power but also for reducing the risk of…

When it comes to physical performance and overall movement, the hips are the powerhouse of the body. Whether you’re an athlete or someone focused on staying healthy and active, hip stability and mobility should be a top priority. These two factors are essential for proper weight transfer and power generation by playing a critical role…

Ankle stability and mobility are often overlooked aspects of training, even though they are fundamental to athletic performance and general movement health. Many people focus on the larger muscle groups and more obvious movement mechanics, but neglect the complex and essential role the ankles play. Making ankle stability and mobility a priority can significantly enhance…

When it comes to preventing injuries, understanding the kinetic chain is key for both athletes and anyone else participating physical activity. When one part of this chain becomes hurt, weak or dysfunctional, it can lead to compensation patterns that put unneeded stress on other areas, increasing the risk of injury. It’s an absolute must to…