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Overwhelming Options: Choosing healthy foods in today’s world can be frustrating. With an overwhelming number of options and a huge variety of labels claiming to be “organic,” “non-GMO,” or “natural,” it’s easy to feel lost in “is this actually healthy?”. Add to that the various dietary advice and health trends constantly changing, and it’s no…

Three Most Common Questions for a Personal Trainer: Though we are all unique, the questions and challenges we face when starting something new are often the same. It’s important to understand the commitments required to achieve your goal. Find a plan or personal trainer who can help you create new habits and then stay consistent…

3 Fundamental Footwork Drills for Boxing In boxing, your legs are your foundation, and having a strong base in your stance starts with your feet! Your footwork can be the determining factor between winning and losing a boxing match. Good footwork is built through repetition, and consistently working to improve it can elevate your boxing…

  Parents and younger athletes often wonder, “How early is too early?” Questions like “When can I get my kid in the gym?” and “Is it safe for them to lift weights?” are common, while others worry, “Won’t lifting weights stunt their growth?” In reality, children are already lifting weights daily through their own body…

Mobilization requires techniques and exercises to improve the flexibility and movement capacity of our muscles and joints. This can involve a combination of stretching, dynamic movements, and specific targeting exercises for the different parts of the body. After releasing the muscles, we can use mobilization exercises to open up and habituate greater ranges of motion.…

Coach Says I Need to Be Faster Part 2…Master Your Body Mechanics In part 1 of Coach says I need to be faster we dissected what that meant and how to improve your body movement for increased hockey performance. Now we’re going to give you our top hockey exercises to master your stride mechanics, maximize…

Unleash Your Potential at TA Boxing: Boxing is Therapeutic its Your Medicine Hey champs! My name is Tom Kennedy, and I am a sports performance specialist and boxing coach at Training Aspects, located in Camden County, NJ. I am ecstatic to share some exciting news. In October 2023, Training Aspects added a boxing component to…

Increase Athletic Ability and Your Fitness Health Sports performance training is a popular area for parents and athletes. Social media showcases impressive exercises, heavy weights, workout tricks, and training hacks. Often, it’s hard to decipher what is needed to get results. Here are 9 points to consider when identifying a starting point: Complete an Assessment…

Training Age vs Chronological Age: What’s the Difference? Have you ever noticed two athletes, a few years apart, and wondered how the older, bigger athlete can lift more weight, while the younger athlete’s coordination and movement is more efficient and controlled? The difference comes down to “training age” vs “chronological age”.   What is Chronological…

Coach Says I Need to Be Faster…Help?! Every player has probably heard this saying from a coach before..but what does it actually mean? It sounds pretty straight forward, just get faster right? Yes. But how do you go about doing that effectively is the real question. It’s a little bit more complicated then just adding…

Muscle releases are becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly are muscle releases, and how do they work? Muscle releases involve  techniques like foam rolling to alleviate tension within the muscles and surrounding joints. These techniques can help enhance flexibility, reduce muscle soreness, and improve overall muscular function for your game or training! Let’s delve into…

Top three reasons you’re not achieving your goal Many people buy programs, hire coaches, or sign up for workshops to try to achieve their goals. Oftentimes, the issue is that the program, coach, or workshop doesn’t fit the needs of the person. Most personal training sites showcase their “then and now” pictures or feature top…