The Do’s and Don’ts of Assessing
Today we’re going to discuss what is most likely the most polarizing topic in phys ed today… Assessing! To really understand why this is, we’ll need to look at some history. This is a murky path let me tell you, but things sort of started taking shape in the early 1900s when researchers McCurdy and […]
From Huge Arms to Booty Fads
I have been in the fitness/ strength and conditioning industry for an incredible 21 years now. I fell into this industry by fate and have never woken up a day since that I haven’t been excited to get to work, learn and share all things healthy. When it comes to fads, I have seen them […]
Early Fitness Specialization: What?
The topic of early fitness specialization has been a major hot button for those involved in youth development for years. Research is conclusive that the narrower the focus in the stages of Learning to Train, and Training to Train within Long Term Athlete Development, the larger the negative impact it has on the ladder stages. […]
Relaxation Techniques for Pre-Competition Anxiety
Some athletes get pre-competition anxiety so intense that they find it difficult to concentrate and even become nauseous. In some cases, the anticipation of these feelings may cause an athlete to avoid competing or even quit their sport. These nervous sensations often locate themselves in specific areas of the body. Most common is muscle tension […]
What is The Future of PHE?
Being a strength coach in Canada for 20 years I have seen a common theme in the long-term adaptation of a healthy lifestyle in athletes during their competitive years, post competitive years, and in their families. A weekly routine that is made up of training that is measured, practicing to develop skills and games to […]
Mobility: The Why and How
Mobility is the latest buzz in the fitness industry, but the concept of mobility is anything but new. Simply put, mobility is defined as a joint’s ability to move freely through a specific range of motion. Good mobility means that the range of motion a joint can travel through is smooth and pain-free. Furthermore, a […]
Building Healthy Habits
Before we dig into building healthy habits let’s first look at the mechanism of what a habit is. “A habit is a redundant set of repeatable actions. In human behaviour, it is when the body knows how to do something better than your mind.” Dr. Andrew Huberman A great example of this would be your drive […]
30 Workout Plans, 30 Kids, No Problem.
Writing workout plans is a skill! So how does one go about writing up to 30 workout plans, while ensuring students are building competence and confidence? To be honest, in a group environment, you can’t, but here is how our technology does it. If you are a REPerformance customer you have heard this before, you […]
Bench Plank Dumbbell Row: How To Series
The bench plank dumbbell row is a challenging exercise that targets the arms, mid-back, core and is suitable for intermediate to advanced fitness levels. This exercise is unilateral, meaning it trains one side of your body at a time (the side holding the dumbbell). This proves useful when working on improving muscular any imbalances, and […]
Barbell Split Squat: How-To Series
Today in the How-To Series, we will be covering the barbell split squat. This popular exercise focuses on building strength in the hip and legs, especially the quads. One of the main advantages of this particular exercise is the ability to work each leg individually to build balanced lower body strength. Continue reading on to […]