Sports performance

“Get Stronger”: What That May Mean for the Young Athlete Developing young athletes can be challenging. Often, youth coaches struggle to identify the specific needs that help each player improve their movement and athletic performance. The go-to phrase is “your young athlete needs to be stronger.” As mentioned in past articles, changes in hormones, body…

Top 7 Must-Haves for Your Boxing Gym Bag At TA Boxing, like most gyms, we provide gear for members who don’t have their own. But let’s be honest—every member quickly realizes it’s best to invest in their own personal equipment. Those beat-up, overly used gym gloves just don’t cut it for everyday use. If you’re…

How to Use Dumbbells for Elite Performance Everyone has been a dumbbell rack at the gym, but are you using them as effectively as you could be to maximize your athletic potential? Bicep curls and shoulder presses are the typical go to exercises when you see dumbbells. These exercises only focus on a few select…

Do you ever find yourself highly motivated to work out, go for a run, or hop on a bike, only to have days when you’d rather just lay down and shut out the world? As a trainer who works with athletes, I understand how challenging it can be to stay consistently motivated for every workout.…

Sports Performance Essentials for Athletes Aged 8-13 Years Social media is packed with complex exercises demonstrated by top athletes. But ages 8-13? Not the time for them, even if the post claims to show “5 great ways to increase speed.” As with everything, creating a foundation of strength and stability should be the number one…

The Key to Boxing Success: Keep It Simple Modern boxing training can seem overly complicated, but the reality is, it doesn’t need to be. For aspiring beginners and experienced fighters, boxing training is actually quite straightforward when approached in the “old school way”. The most important thing is to first, master the fundamentals. A good…

Top 3 Hockey Shoulder Mobility Strengthening Exercises Last week we broke down our top 3 hip mobility strengthening exercises for hockey players, this week it’s all about bulletproofing those hockey shoulders! The focus on these exercises are to not only open up new mobility in the shouders but simultaneously strengthen your shoulders end range of…

Protein Needs: how much is enough In the fitness, sports performance, and health worlds, protein is the “popular kid.” Carbs and fats, on the other hand, are often labeled as the “enemy.” Though this is somewhat of a misnomer, it’s important to understand the benefits of protein and what protein actually is. (For more on…

Boxing and Sparring for All Men The Mission of TA Boxing At TA Boxing, our goal is not to create amateur or professional fighters, our mission is to teach men from all walks of life the art of boxing. No matter your age, ethnicity, background, profession, political views, or religious beliefs, we firmly believe every…

Top 3 Hockey Hip Mobility Strengthening Exercises Last week we broke down our top 3 ankle mobility strengthening exercises for hockey players, this week it’s all about the hockey hips! The focus on these exercises are to nopt only open up new mobility in the hips but simultaneously strengthen your hips end range of motion.…

In the world of personal training and athletic performance, two critical components shape an athlete’s journey: athletic development and skill-specific training. While both are essential for enhancing performance, they serve different purposes and require specific approaches to meet the unique needs of the athlete. What Is Athletic Development? Athletic development focuses on building a foundation…