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Pre and Post Workout Nutrition for Athletic Performance Pre and post workout nutrition has been a hot topic for ages and for good reason, it’s essential to optimal recovery and top athletic performance! Realistically it’s not that complicated of a process, it’s mostly just about proper planning and consistency! What you’re eating and the timing…

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…

What Boxing Means to Me – Part 2: Boxing Brotherhood Back in 2002, I met Ki and his older brother Vadim and unknowingly, we started something way bigger than boxing. At the time, Ki was playing hockey, and they had just started checking. He lacked confidence and was in a bit of a shell. His…

Stretching vs. End Range Movement Strength Stretching is a go-to technique for most trying to improve their mobility and reduce their injury risk…but is it the most effective method to bulletproofing your body? Let’s break down what stretching actually means and is best used for, as well as what end range movement strength is and…

From the Womb to the Gym As I mentioned in the intro, boxing has been a part of my life since I was born. I was literally an infant in the boxing gym while my dad trained. I can still remember the smell of the gym, the sound of the gloves punishing the bags, trainers…

Maximize Your Foam Rolling to Increase Recovery and Performance Everyones favorite recovery technique…foam rolling! But are you maximizing your results and speeding up your recovery the best you can?? Let’s dive in and find out! Rolling Back and Forth This is the standard of foam rolling and pretty much what every uses it for.Just some…

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…

Improve Your Jab Instantly with these 3 Adjustments The jab is the most important punch in boxing! It’s a paint brush and you’re the artist, setting up shot after shot, punishing opponents with flickering, blistering and blinding jabs. World class fighters and trainers will all tell you the same – you must have a good…

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,”…

3 Effective Core Exercises to Add to Your Training When it comes to boxing and athletic performance, a strong core is non-negotiable. Core strength is essential to your body control, it improves balance, and increases your rotational power production. Whether you’re in the ring, on the field or on the ice, these three core exercises…

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…