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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…

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:…

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…

Top 3 Ways to Prevent Wrist and Fist Injuries While Boxing In boxing, many fighters experience hand injuries, primarily to the wrists and knuckles. One of the main reasons for these injuries is poor punch mechanics. Many hand injuries are a direct result of boxers slapping and pushing punches instead of properly closing their fists…

I Need to Get Faster: Improving Running Mechanics   Strong and Stable Ankles, Hips, and Knees For athletes, having a strong foundation is crucial. Unstable ankles, knees, and hips can lead to serious injuries such as ACL or LCL tears, twisted ankles, or awkward landings. Building stability and strength in these joints is essential for…

Top 3 Training Techniques to Increase Your Hockey Performance The training world for a hockey player can be confusing! There are tons of  fancy terms and training methods, so how the heck do you know what’s actually needed and truly going to be beneficial to your results? That’s where we come in! We’ll break down…

Three Most Common Questions for a Personal Trainer: Though we are all unique, the questions and challenges we face when starting something new are often the same. It’s important to understand the commitments required to achieve your goal. Find a plan or personal trainer who can help you create new habits and then stay consistent…

Mobilization requires techniques and exercises to improve the flexibility and movement capacity of our muscles and joints. This can involve a combination of stretching, dynamic movements, and specific targeting exercises for the different parts of the body. After releasing the muscles, we can use mobilization exercises to open up and habituate greater ranges of motion.…

Coach Says I Need to Be Faster Part 2…Master Your Body Mechanics In part 1 of Coach says I need to be faster we dissected what that meant and how to improve your body movement for increased hockey performance. Now we’re going to give you our top hockey exercises to master your stride mechanics, maximize…

Increase Athletic Ability and Your Fitness Health Sports performance training is a popular area for parents and athletes. Social media showcases impressive exercises, heavy weights, workout tricks, and training hacks. Often, it’s hard to decipher what is needed to get results. Here are 9 points to consider when identifying a starting point: Complete an Assessment…

Training Age vs Chronological Age: What’s the Difference? Have you ever noticed two athletes, a few years apart, and wondered how the older, bigger athlete can lift more weight, while the younger athlete’s coordination and movement is more efficient and controlled? The difference comes down to “training age” vs “chronological age”.   What is Chronological…