Kirill Vaks

Pre hockey tryouts athlete performance camp It’s been a long season, and tryouts are just around the corner! Now’s the time to get your body moving, activate those muscles, and prepare mentally—not just for tryouts, but for the entire season ahead. This program will give you 1 week in gym with the TA trainers and…

2025 Elite Summer Training: We’re back for another summer of training, community, and elite development! Over the past 10+ summers, we’ve been grateful to grow alongside our Training Aspects family, and the results speak for themselves. Each year, the progress in both sport and personal development has been incredible. We can’t wait to continue that…

2025 Elite Summer Training: We’re back for another summer of training, community, and elite development! Over the past 10+ summers, we’ve been grateful to grow alongside our Training Aspects family, and the results speak for themselves. Each year, the progress in both sport and personal development has been incredible. We can’t wait to continue that…

Drink water for optimal athletic performance Supplements, massage guns, saunas, and cold plunges are some of the ways people look to get healthier. What is often found, however, is that they need to drink more water. The developing athlete—and athletes in general—need water. Water is the foundation of every process in the body. If you…

The Secret youth athlete Exercise for Success “The legs feed the wolf!” The largest muscle groups are located in the lower half of the body, so it would seem to be common sense to train the legs. Squats, deadlifts, lunges, leg presses, and leg extensions are often the most popular exercises for working the legs.…

3 Ways to Improve On-Ice Performance Off the Ice The most common goals for athletes are to get faster and stronger. Often, the issue is the same: increasing the body’s ability to create power and efficiency. Movement training isn’t about isolating specific muscle groups or targeting specific mobility ranges; it’s about training the body as…

In season Training versus off season training Off season training, especially for hockey players means spending time at the rink more than the beach. Though it may not be for everyone the sacrifice does wonders for the season. Training philosophies vary depending on goal sets and training programs. The athlete’s schedule changes throughout the year,…

Sports Performance for the Developing Athlete Kids ages 8-12, the developing youth sports athletes, often have high hopes of making it to the professional level! Many aspire to play the game they grow up loving as a career. Many parents share similar goals for their developing youth athletes. The challenge is that there are only…

Camaraderie meets boxing as therapy! Many think of boxing as a combat sport. Which it is, but  Boxing is medicine. Health, confidence, brotherhood, pushing past mental limits, enjoyment,  is just some of the great attributes that come from boxing. We’re excited to host generation dads for one of our unique boxing training sessions. It’s all…

“Get Stronger”: What That May Mean for the Young Athlete Developing young athletes can be challenging. Often, youth coaches struggle to identify the specific needs that help each player improve their movement and athletic performance. The go-to phrase is “your young athlete needs to be stronger.” As mentioned in past articles, changes in hormones, body…

Sports Performance Essentials for Athletes Aged 8-13 Years Social media is packed with complex exercises demonstrated by top athletes. But ages 8-13? Not the time for them, even if the post claims to show “5 great ways to increase speed.” As with everything, creating a foundation of strength and stability should be the number one…

Protein Needs: how much is enough In the fitness, sports performance, and health worlds, protein is the “popular kid.” Carbs and fats, on the other hand, are often labeled as the “enemy.” Though this is somewhat of a misnomer, it’s important to understand the benefits of protein and what protein actually is. (For more on…