Are you losing weight the way you want? The number on the scale might be going down, but is it truly effective for your goals? What does this really mean? A person’s body weight consists of muscle, bone, water, and fat—factors often overlooked when referring to “bodyweight.” Traditional scales only show total weight and don’t…

Top 3 Hockey Stride Performance Increases Everyone is always looking for the best exercises to get a faster hockey stride, instead of focusing on specific exercises, focus on mastering your body mechanics during those exercises to truly maximize your stride speed and performance! We’ll break down our 3 most important stride mechanics to master. Load…

Preparing your muscles and joints for a workout or sport, following the approach of releasing, mobilizing, activating, and finally integrating is crucial. Integrations, being the last step in this sequence, ensures your body is fully prepared for the physical demands of what’s ahead. While many focus mostly on the earlier steps, the importance of integrations…

3 Tips for Kettlebells in a Personal Training Program The Art of Kettlebell Training: In the early 2000s, kettlebell training was thought of as a fad but has since proven to be an essential training style for athletic development, weight loss, and power goals. While kettlebells gained popularity in the early 2000s, they have actually…

Boxing Training for the Middle-Aged Man Boxing training can be highly beneficial for middle-aged men due to its combination of physical, mental, and social benefits. Men’s health is crucial, and training in some form of combat, like boxing, is an empowering way to take control of it. Boxing offers an incredible outlet for stress relief,…

Athletes often strive to achieve personal and team-oriented goals throughout the season. Key questions include: When should I work out? What’s the best time for intense training? How do I cut weight effectively? How can I improve my speed? Understanding the optimal timing of these elements during the season is crucial. Let’s break the season…

5 “MUST DO” Plyo Exercises for Hockey Players Plyometrics or jump training should be an essential piece to every hockey players program…but what are the best bang for your buck exercises to take your performance to the next level? There are a million different exercises or training programs out there but we’re going to break…

After mobilizing your muscles, the next critical step in the release, mobilize, activate, and integrate process is muscle activation. This step is essential for priming each muscle fiber for the demands of your workout or sports activity. While mobilization increases flexibility and range of motion, muscle activations focus on waking up and engaging the specific…

Training for Movement Versus Isolated Body Parts/Goals A common request from personal training clients includes: “Can you help me lose this area?” (pointing to the stomach or hips), “I want my biceps bigger,” or “I want a six-pack.” Here are two important points to remember when creating a goal-oriented personal training program with your trainer:…

Boxing and Mastering Defensive Movements: In the fast-paced sport of boxing, mastering defensive movements is just as crucial as perfecting your offensive skills. A strong defense not only protects you from your opponent’s assault but also creates opportunities for effective counters. In this article, we’ll break down four effective defensive movements that every boxer should…

When athletes aim to increase their weight, it’s crucial to consider several key factors. Three primary questions often arise: How will this weight gain affect my performance? Am I aiming to maintain weight while losing fat? Or, am I seeking to build muscle, which will inevitably lead to overall weight gain? Setting Your Weight Gain…

Top 3 Training Methods for Hockey Players Part 2 In Part 1 we focused on what the top 3 training techniques to focus on to improve your hockey performance training program. This included concentric, eccentric and isometric technique variations. In part 2 we’ll cut right to the chase and show you our top exercises to…