How I Became A Personal Trainer – Coaching Background & Philosophy
I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about both my training philosophy and how I became a personal trainer. The first time I got interested in physical preparation and fitness was about 13 years...
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7 Reasons You Need Cardio and How To Do It Right
For the longest time I was convinced that “cardio” was a complete waste of time. I thought that all you really needed was a couple of hard interval workouts every week to keep the ticker going. In my...
View Article5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Personal Training Sessions
If you’re serious about reaching your health and fitness goals, working with a professional is the smart thing to do. Period. But hiring a personal trainer is only one part of the puzzle if you want...
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So You Want To Train Like An Athlete?
What athlete do you look up to? Whose physical qualities (i.e. speed, strength, power) impress you the most? If you enjoy spending time in the gym lifting weights, chances are you’ve already googled...
View ArticleBeginner Strength Training: 5 Progressions To Learn The Squat
If you want to start a weight training routine, you already know that the squat is a staple exercise. Unfortunately, too many people jump straight to squatting with a barbell. Although it’s a...
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Tempo Runs Protocol For Rugby Conditioning
“Tempo runs” were popularized by the famous sprint coach Charlie Francis who used this training method to condition his sprinters. This method was taken over and adapted to rugby union successfully by...
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[GUIDE] Don’t Hire A Personal Trainer Until You’ve Completed These 4 Simple...
STOP! DO NOT hire a personal trainer yet! In this article I’m going to show you the 4 things you need to do BEFORE you go ahead and hire a personal trainer. This will hopefully save you valuable time...
View ArticleThe 4 Best Ways To Track Your Fitness Progress
Did you ever wonder if your fitness was actually improving? Sometimes the day to day training just turns into a blur and it’s hard to be sure that you’re actually making progess or not. In this...
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Oxygen As The Driver – An Invitation To A Paradigm Shift (Part 1)
“You have to breathe, or you’ll die. And your brain will figure out a way to breathe under just about any possible circumstance.” Pat Davidson Breathing is an absolutely vital component of who you are...
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Rugby Contact Prep Exercises – Free Handout
This free handout is meant for contact sports coaches (rugby, football, etc…) to use with their players in order to get them ready for the physical demands of contact, impact and combat phases. Once...
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Rugby Grappling/Wrestling Exercises – Free Handout
This free handout is meant for contact sports coaches (rugby, football, etc…) to use with their players in order to get them ready for the physical demands of contact, impact and combat phases. Once...
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BikeErg Guide: How to Get the Most Out of Your Concept 2 Bike
If you are looking to learn about the Concept 2 Bike (called the BikeErg), you’ve come to the right place. The BikeErg is a fantastic training tool to improve your conditioning for many sports...
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Fat Oxidation Explained: How To Make Your Body Burn More Fat Than Sugar...
Fat oxidation is a process in which the body breaks down lipids, releasing energy to fuel your performance. But why is using fat as a fuel important for endurance performance? How does your body...
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High Lactate Levels During Exercise: What Causes Them? (Lactate Made Simple)
Welcome, coaches and athletes! Are you looking to improve your performance and better understand the human body during exercise? Look no further! In this article, we will try to better understand what...
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What is the Lactate Threshold?
As an athlete/coach, you’ve surely heard the term “Lactate Threshold” before. But can you actually define it, explain why it’s important, and tell me how to find it? Understanding key concepts of...
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Lactate Threshold Interpretation Methods
Have you heard terms such as Log-Log, Dmax, or OBLA when talking about lactate threshold interpretation? In this article, I’ll be walking you through the different existing methods to find lactate...
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FTP (Functional Threshold Power) or Lactate Threshold in Cycling?
In cycling, many people do 20min tests where they apply a coefficient between 0.9 and 0.95 to find their FTP (theoretically the highest sustainable power in an internal steady state). This test is...
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Maximum Heart Rate: The COMPLETE Guide
With the popularization of heart rate monitors, more and more athletes are paying attention to this physiological measurement. But what about maximum heart rate? What’s the best way to calculate (or...
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Understanding Heat Training Adaptations – Part 1
Disclaimer – Important Heat training should be done in collaboration with an experienced coach or trainer and with prior medical clearance. Heat illness is a very real and dangerous thing, so work...
View ArticlePsychological Strategies for Overcoming Fitness Plateaus
Overcoming fitness plateaus can be challenging, but with the right psychological strategies, you can break through barriers and continue progressing toward your fitness goals. Today, we will discover...
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