Sports performance

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…

Just get Better and achieve your personal training results! There was a person I was working with on improving their movement performance. The client, in their mid-50s, taught me a great lesson. One morning, my back felt a little tight. I was supposed to get up and meet my 5 AM workout crew, but I…

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…

Stretching isn’t always the answer when it comes to loosening up. The assumption is that feeling tight means that you need to stretch more but that’s not always the case. Something a lot of people get wrong about mobility is that it’s more than just stretching. It’s about having the right combination of range of…

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…

What Boxing Means to Me: A 6-Part Article Series Boxing has been part of my life since the very beginning. I was born into it. Most of the men in my family were fighters or had boxed at some point. My father and grandfather were both fighters, and I was just a baby the first…

Life is filled with volatile variables, whether it’s unexpected traffic, missed deadlines, bad weather, or someone else’s bad attitude. Relating to this, you’ve probably heard someone say “Control what you can control”, but what does that truly mean and how is that supposed to make us feel any better? Controlling what you can control entails…

The practice of Athletic training practice and consistency Reps with Intention: The Foundation of Athletic Performance When you’re a kid learning the alphabet, you write each letter over and over again as homework. Why? To develop the ability to write with ease and confidence. It’s no different in sport. As a developing hockey player, shooting…

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…

The first instinct we ask ourselves when creating goals is usually to ask, “What do I have to do to get there?” That question alone often leads to an unintentional, short term effort which then can lead to burnout or frustration when results don’t show up fast enough. It’s a frustrating cycle too familiar but…

Every sport is unique, thus, athletes focus their training on the specific needs of their sport. Hockey players need to be able to last 45-60 seconds at a time for 3 periods, Marathon runners rarely lift weights, a wide receiver needs to have an efficient stride and stride rate. Each of these athletes conditions their…