Personal trainer tips
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Meal Timing Matters: How When You Eat Impacts Energy, Performance, and Nutrition
What you eat is very important, but a factor people forget about is when they can and/or should eat. The timing of meals and snacks directly affects energy levels, digestion, and how well your body processes those nutrients. Whether you’re looking to boost daily energy, improve workout or performance, or simply optimize nutrient absorption, strategic…
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Top 4 Ways to Build Stability in the Developing Athlete – Part 3
Top 4 Ways to Build Stability in the Developing Athlete – Part 3 In part 2 we focused on how landing mechanics can really help your absorb force more effectively, protect your joints, and reduce ground contact time! Today we’ll break down multi-plane movements more in depth and how they can really take your stability…
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Power, Strength, Size, or All of the Above for Sports Performance
When it comes to achieving your fitness goals, there are multiple paths you can take—whether it’s through sports, running, bodyweight exercises, jump rope, dancing, or calisthenics. However, in this article, we’ll focus specifically on weight training and how to tailor your workouts to achieve your desired results. 1.) Define Your Goal The first step is…
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Optimizing Nutrition for What You Do: The Key to Better Energy and Performance
Nutrition is often treated as a one size fits all concept, but in reality, what you eat should align with your lifestyle and goals. Whether you’re just looking to stay healthy, performing as an athlete, recovering from an injury, or preparing for a physically or mentally demanding event, the right nutrition can make all the…
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Top 4 Ways to Build Stability in the Developing Athlete – Part 2
Top 4 Ways to Build Stability in the Developing Athlete – Part 2 In part 1 we focused on how single leg exercises can really help improve unilateral strength, right and left discrepancies, and weight transfer awareness! Today we’ll break down landing mechanics more in depth and how they can really take your stability and…
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Don’t Fear Fat: Why We Need It for Energy, Recovery, and Longevity
Fats have been unfairly labeled as the enemy of a healthy diet for a long time now. Many people believe eating fats lead to weight gain, heart problems, and sluggishness, but don’t consider the real truth. In reality, fats are a crucial part of a balanced diet, especially for those who live an active lifestyle.…
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Top 4 Ways to Build Stability in the Developing Athlete – Part 1
Top 4 Ways to Build Stability in the Developing Athlete – Part 1 When building the foundation of a young athlete stability is essential! It’s not the most sought after attribute but it might be one of the most important attributes when it comes to building up an elite athlete! Here’s a quick breakdown of…
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Top 4 Benefits of Yoga for Athletes Part 2: Why You Should Add
Enhanced Balance and Coordination Yoga comes in many forms—slow, fast, hot yoga, goat yoga, and more. Regardless of the style, each type of yoga helps improve balance and coordination, making it highly beneficial for athletes. Fast-paced yoga sequences enhance agility and reaction time, while isometric (iso) and static holds strengthen stability. This is essential for…
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Unleash the potential- the Developing sports athlete
Unleash the Potential – Sports Performance Training for the Developing Athlete Sports performance training isn’t just for those looking to play professional sports or secure a college scholarship. Developing the youth athlete allows the body and mind to reach their full potential. Personal trait development, discipline, work ethic, commitment, and teamwork are all essential aspects.…
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Fueling Performance: Protein’s Role in Recovery, Injury Repair, and Strength Maintenance
Protein is the macronutrient for muscle growth, but its role goes further beyond bulking up. For athletes, protein is essential not just for gains but also for recovery, injury healing, and maintaining strength throughout the season. Whether you’re rehabbing from an injury or trying to sustain peak performance, protein plays a crucial role in keeping…
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6 Week Hockey Performance Camp
6 Week Hockey Performance Camp The season is officially over for most and it’s time to get prepped to have a huge off-season! We have a great new opportunity available to all athletes to get them prepped and ready to have a beast summer! We’ll break down everything you’ll be getting out of the experience…
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Top 4 Benefits of Yoga for Athletes: Why You Should Add Yoga
Did you know that incorporating yoga into your training routine offers benefits beyond just flexibility? While many athletes associate yoga with stretching, it provides significant advantages in strength, mobility, balance, and mental focus. Whether you’re a runner, weightlifter, or team sport athlete, yoga can enhance performance and recovery in ways you may not have considered.…
