Building a Big’Ole Bench
The bench press is one of the most common exercises in the gym. It was once the most popular lift that could be done. Recently…
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Recovery Review: Cryospa!
I recently had the opportunity to have a session in a Cryospa. Cold therapy is nothing new. It is perhaps the most utilized method of…
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The 2 building blocks of a successful program
As we enter the summer season many athletes will now also be entering an important training phase. For most team sports we enter the offseason…
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Train smart! Auto regulating your training
For most of us when we train we use a predetermined load to dictate intensity. For endurance type training we may use split times or…
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Exercise performance in the heat!
As it is coming closer to the summer months here in the Northern Hemisphere, now is a good time to discuss how heat influences performance.…
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Mistakes in Strength and Conditioning.
I like strength and conditioning because it is one of the few things in life that really rewards effort. When you train you can see…
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The Ultimate conditioning tool: Threshold intervals.
There are many conditioning methods and tools out there. One of our favorites is threshold sessions. The goal of these sessions is get some volume…
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Fats and sports performance
The last category within the macronutrient group is that of ‘fats’, a broad term used to describe a wide range of foods including meats, dairy,…
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The warm-up and performance!
A winning team or athlete will undoubtedly want to achieve two things every session. One, perform at their best for that given day and two,…
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The Science of Hiking
Hiking is perhaps one of the most miserable sensations in sailing. It is absolutely necessary to hike in order to maintain good boat speed. The…
