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The 4 Laws
While squats, deadlifts, curls, crunches or hang cleans all will impact fitness, it is the way we set up the 4 laws that determines what
Etiquette is the Foundation of Culture
I’m not sure how many of you have read Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach us About the Business of Life by James Kerr,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,