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7 Ways Student Athletes Can Stay Fit While Remote Leaning
Many high school athletes are remote learning due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and access to gyms, fitness facilities, teammates, and the coaching staff is limited or nonexistent. Learning at school [...]
Five Benefits of Exercising Outdoors in Cold Weather
The arrival of winter usually means packed gyms and fitness classes. All of this increases exposure to germs and viruses, wait times for equipment, and gym burnout. The thought of [...]
The Best At-Home Exercises For Youth Athletes to Stay in Shape
This pandemic has gone on for months now. In Canada, where I live (or in the northern USA), we are currently experiencing much colder weather, giving us less opportunity to [...]
5 Ways to Progress You At-Home Workouts
Those who are new to training see significant improvements in muscular strength and endurance quickly throughout the first several weeks of a structured exercise program. But as you become more [...]
5 Benefits of Quick Intermittent Workouts
Did you know that exercising for 5 to 20 minutes several times a day can be just as effective as completing one 45 to 60-minute workout? In fact, shorter bouts [...]
Is BODYPUMP a Good Workout?
BODYPUMP. It claims to be the world’s most popular barbell workout, yet most people conquer it without ever lifting more than 35 pounds. While “group fitness class” can conjure visions [...]
1 Set, 20 Reps: The Strange Workout Strategy That Gets Results
There are many unanswered questions in the field of strength and conditioning. Where should inexperienced athletes start with weight training? How should athletes train after their competitive season is over? [...]
Try Bottoms-Up Zercher Squats for Explosive Power
When it comes to the "Zercher Squat" it's probably one of the most misunderstood and underutilized exercises because its brutally hard, it hurts,...
5 Lower-Body Sled Exercises That Build Strength and Power
Sleds are an incredible tool for any athlete to build strength, power, and conditioning. They are incredibly versatile and can be used for many...