Dealing with injuries is a harsh reality for almost any athlete. No matter how careful you are, injuries happen. How you care for an injury determines whether the issue is…

Building strength, speed and endurance are key to many sports. However muscle pliability is what you want for better movement. Confusing terms Don’t confuse flexibility with pliability. There is a…

Highway driving is different from off-roading. The same holds true for running on a paved surface and trail running. Working a wide range of muscles The terrain is irregular and…

Those of you who train with me may tire of my repetition of the word “breathe”. However, nothing is more essential to our well-being than breathing. We do it on…

As the temperatures begin climb this month, the hint of spring is in the air. However, we continue to have ample opportunity to enjoy our winter playground. Changing conditions Snow…

Sisu is an ancient Finnish concept that embodies courage, resilience, determination, perseverance and inner strength. It is an action-oriented mindset. Sisu allows you to take on a challenge seemingly beyond…

Thirty years ago, I was a freshly certified strength and conditioning coach. Pumped and primed, I landed my first job in the fitness industry. The weight room at the YMCA…

Winter sports demand a combination of stamina and cardio fitness as well as strength. But to really kick your season into high gear, you’ll need to add power. Plyometrics, also…

Exercise is important for building strong bones when we are young, and is essential for maintaining bone strength as we age. Exercise works on bones much like it works on muscles — by making them stronger. Because bone is a living…

Exercise and physical activity reduce stress. And if ever there was a time we need to reduce stress… it is now. Although your favorite exercise class, gym or training centre…