Lean into the Hard Things – Embrace it Like life, boxing training is hard! Nothing worth having comes easy, and stepping into the ring—whether in training or competition—demands resilience, discipline, and grit. Life doesn’t offer shortcuts, and neither does training like a fighter. However, the mental toughness developed through boxing doesn’t just stay in the…

Feeling motivated to crush your goals? Checking all your boxes to make sure life doesn’t get in the way? There’s no guarantee that you’ll be safe from distraction and loss of motivation but there’s certainly a way to set yourself up for the best outcome of your goals. It’s easy to push goals aside when…

Sports Performance Jump Mechanics – Unlock Your Hops! Everyone wants better hops, but typically how we focus our jump training for sports performance isn’t optimal. In-efficient loading and jump mechanics are usually the culprit for lack of power and explosiveness in our jumps. Today we’ll break down the four key aspects to focus on when…

Understanding Muscle Spasms and Cramps Muscle spasms, also known as muscle cramps, are involuntary contractions that can cause sudden pain and discomfort. For athletes, these spasms can be particularly frustrating, affecting performance and recovery. They often stem from: Muscle fatigue – Overuse or prolonged activity can lead to cramping. Dehydration – Inadequate fluid intake can…

The Importance of Nutrition, Sleep, and Athletic Development for Young Athletes For young athletes, balancing training, school, and personal life can be challenging, but proper nutrition, quality sleep, and focused athletic development are key factors that significantly impact performance and long-term success. The human body has a short window to grow to its full potential,…

Building off our last focus on power and explosiveness, we’re now shifting to the final piece of the series: developing strength through movement with kettlebell training. Goalies don’t just need raw power, they need to control that power through dynamic, unpredictable movements. Kettlebells are an excellent tool for reinforcing stability, weight transfer, and functional strength…

Maximize Your Dumbbell Workouts for Sports Optimal Performance When using dumbbells don’t just stick to the simple stuff you usually see in the gym (bicep curls, shoulder presses and tricep extensions) focus on getting a full body muscular experience to maximize your sports performance! Movement/Weight Transfer The ability to transfer your weight efficiently directly crosses…

Common Questions About Creatine Athletes frequently ask: When should I take creatine? How early is too early to start supplementing? How much creatine should I take? This guide will help answer these questions and provide insights into the benefits, potential side effects, and best practices for creatine supplementation. What is Creatine? Creatine is a naturally…

The Importance of Consistency in Athletic Training for Young Athletes Consistency is key when it comes to athletic development, especially for young athletes. Regular training helps build essential skills, improve strength, boost endurance, and reduce the risk of injury. There are many benefits but this age group  needs to love to train. Being strict is…

TA Boxing’s Men’s Boxing Group on Meetup Life gets uncomfortable—especially for men. Just like in boxing, you’re going to take hits. But when challenges come, how do you respond? Do you run? Do you fold under pressure? Or do you stand your ground and fight back? At TA Boxing, we help men tap into their inner…

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…

Continuing from the last article, today I’m exploring power and explosiveness for hockey goalies. Quick, powerful movements define their positioning, from lateral push offs to sudden drops and recoveries. If you’re not training for power, you’re leaving gaps in your game. In this second part of the series, we’ll dive into valuable exercises designed to…