The 4 Lifestyle Categories:Action, Fit, Athlete, Elite
A long time ago when I was trying to find ways to be inclusive I came up with 4 lifestyle categories. Action those who are beginning to move. Fit students who are moving regularly without a general focus. Athletes are those who are training with the goal of increasing an outcome. Lastly is Elite. The […]
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 type of impact they have. Where am I going with this, sets, reps, load and rest? These 4 things will have the largest impact on training outcomes. I guess I […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back Squat: How To Series
For today’s How-To Series, we will be discussing the back squat. This exercise is often referred to as the “king of leg exercises”, and for good reason. The back squat is incredibly effective at strengthening your legs and hips, while simultaneously improving mobility and stability throughout your whole body. Keep reading to find out how […]
What Does The Right Track Look Like?
The right track, or, what does the right track even look like? You have 3 hours a week to train, what do you do? Developing as an athlete is a tricky balancing act – the only resource inherent to everyone is time. We all get 24 hours in a day but how it’s dispersed effectively […]