Training Aspects

Optimal physical performance and overall fitness require preparation for our muscles to be at their most effective. Whether you’re gearing up for a workout, sports performance, or simply aiming to enhance daily mobility, the type of muscle preparation can significantly impact how you move and feel. Understanding the four essential steps — Release, Mobilize/Stretch, Activate,…

Not diets but healthy nutrition habits: The fitness industry has spent many years and tons of money developing the belief of using diets to lose weight. Diets have been created for the purpose of sales and marketing, by people interested in selling a book, workshop, or seminar. Diets attack the problem but not the cause;…

As a hockey player or any athlete, the ability to move well is essential to becoming a beast! The second piece to that is becoming strong in all of your movements…and the third and final piece is the ability to be move well and be strong in all the planes of motion! What are the…

Boost Your Game: Top Shoulder Mobility Exercises for Hockey Players In hockey, shoulders often bear the brunt of strain due to the constant need to keep the stick in front, and react quickly to the puck, often leading to limited mobility as the season goes on. Don’t worry, we have a few stretches that will…

Training Aspects Boxing Belt System (Hoodie system) Why the Belt System: There are many martial arts disciplines, one of which, in our opinion, holds the most weight in belt ranking is jujitsu. Earning the belt comes with not just theory and ability to perform but the ability to apply, teach, and adapt. Having good technique…

? The off-season is here and it’s time to start training for next year! Hockey stride performance is always at the top of the mind of every parent and kid at season end. “How do I improve my stride?” How do I get faster?” We’re here to help answer those questions and be as efficient…

What is Shadow Boxing? We’ve all been in our local supermarket, gym, shopping mall or even on break at work and have witnessed someone fighting the air or what seems to be an imaginary opponent, right? Well, that’s called Shadow boxing and 9 times out of 10, the individual you observed practicing it, is probably…

The Principle of Overload… Training Aspects Personal Training and Sports Performance: Tells us that to progress and improve the body, it must be under tension beyond what is normal. As we get older, we spend more time being comfortable and less active. The excuse often given is, “…my body is breaking down.” However, taking the…

?Flexibility and mobility, what’s the difference? These two words have very similar meanings, so determining which means what can get a little confusing. We’ll break it down for you! We’ll go over what each means in training terms, the difference between the two and how to get the best hockey performance benefit! How We Define…

“Jumping Rope Enhances Your Athletic Performance” Explore the multifaceted advantages of jumping rope and elevate your exercise routine to new heights. Embrace this dynamic activity for a healthier, more energized you. Dynamic Warm-up: Incorporate jumping rope for a high energy warm-up to kickstart your workout. Elevate your heart rate and enhance blood circulation quickly, while…

Welcome to the electrifying world of boxing, where raw power meets strategic finesse, and every punch tells a story. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into the heart of the sport, exploring the art and science behind the sweet science of boxing. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, join us as…

How to Increase Acceleration How to Increase Acceleration? Improving first 3 steps: What is acceleration? Acceleration is being able to “change direction in a high velocity” or often referred to in hockey as “first 3 steps”. Within the first 3 strides, you will know who’s going to win the “race to the puck”.  Overlooked with…