Kirill Vaks

Kettlebells and athletic training- Unleash the potential!   I’m often asked what equipment someone should buy for their home gym – a treadmill, a bench press, a hex bar, TRX, etc. My answer is always the same: save your money and invest in kettlebells. I recommend starting with one 25lb, two 35lb, two 45lb, and…

Three great athletic training exercises There are many athletes who want to get faster, stronger, more powerful whatever their goal may be. Often, they see cool exercises on social media and try to replicate them. Now, I’ll always say: there are no single exercises that will develop true movement power and ability but there are…

Creating consistency can be challenging. There are many tricks to increase effectiveness, many are by adding. In this article, the focus will be what to get rid of to create success.  Here are three things that may affect your ability for success. It may not be perfect, keep moving forward- “If it’s not perfect, then…

Life gets hectic- Daily essential habits must stay present When life gets busy, the mind goes into survival mode. The thoughts become short-term focused. Any long-term goals usually get axed. It makes sense… if the person feels like it’s a “do or die” situation, then long-term plans don’t matter. The problem? Most issues aren’t life…

Just get Better and achieve your personal training results! There was a person I was working with on improving their movement performance. The client, in their mid-50s, taught me a great lesson. One morning, my back felt a little tight. I was supposed to get up and meet my 5 AM workout crew, but I…

Starting Something New? 3 Simple Tips to Stick With It Whether you’re stepping into a new challenge, committing to personal growth, or leveling up your performance on the ice or field—taking action is what counts. As we’ve said over the past few weeks: consistency is everything. When you’re adding something new to your routine—whether it’s…

The practice of Athletic training practice and consistency Reps with Intention: The Foundation of Athletic Performance When you’re a kid learning the alphabet, you write each letter over and over again as homework. Why? To develop the ability to write with ease and confidence. It’s no different in sport. As a developing hockey player, shooting…

Use habits as a cheat code to unleash your potential! The good bad and the ugly: It’s extremely important to understand why some actions feel easier for some and more challenging for others. To unleash potential, we must first understand the mechanism that needs to be overcome. I often hear, “You just have to stop,”…

Unleash the Potential, build confidence, and feel unstoppable. Boxing isn’t just for professional fighters, it’s a full-body workout, a mental release, and a confidence booster, especially for women. Whether you’re doing mitt, heavy bag drills, or adding something new for fitness and wellness, boxing offers real-life benefits that go beyond the gym. Here are three…

Consistency Wins When Intensity Is Inconsistent Consistency wins when intensity is inconsistent. Habits are the mechanism that drive our consistency—whether we show up or consistently don’t show up. It’s all habit-based. Wake up: do you get up with the alarm or hit snooze?Tired at the end of the day: is it easier to hit the…

Consistency Over Intensity: Building True Success in Health and Life When it comes to success — in health, fitness, sports, or any area of life — consistency beats intensity every time. What we do day in and day out shapes who we are and what we become. As human beings, we’re emotional. An event (positive…

3 Habits to Achieving hockey performance greatness- The Ovi way (Not approved by Ovi) Ovi (Alexander Ovechkin) Accomplished a special feat this past weekend. He overtook Wayne “the great one” Gretzky for the scoring title all time. An amazing accomplishment and in this short write up, wanted to discuss the powerful habits that have helped…