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Breathing Exercises for Health & Performance

Hunter Bennett When we think of exercise, our minds tend to jump to those that activities that are more physically demanding in nature. Heavy strength training, high-intensity interval training, and Olympic lifting are all great example of physically strenuous exercise modalities that have been shown time and time again to enhance both health and athletic

stretching

The Best 3 Stretches to Improve Athletic Performance

Hunter Bennett Over the last few years, the use of self-myofascial release treatment modalities to enhance the range of movement has increased tenfold. This increase in use has also coincided with the publication of some research demonstrating that static stretching may result in reduced power output and associated declines in both physical and athletic performance.

Hydration

Hydration and Performance, Part 3: MANAGING HYDRATION

Evan Stevens When we sweat we lose more than just water. That fine, salty coating on your body contains all your electrolytes that you need to stay properly hydrated which is why it is so important to maintain proper hydration, not just fluid status. As we learned last time, electrolytes allow us to function properly;

Minimize Jet Lag’s Effect

Jet Lag – Traveling for Competition

Hadley Seward Minimize Jet Lag’s Effect on your Performance By Hadley Seward, certified sleep consultant and certified health coach More than ever, professional and amateur athletes are traveling further and further for competitions. Along with long-haul travel comes jet lag. For most travelers, it’s an inconvenience. For athletes, it can make or break a performance.

5 Hip Exercises For Prevention And Performance

Ryan Cross – B.A. Hons (Kin), MScPT, FCAMPT Registered Physiotherapist at CBI Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada The hip joint has implications in a number of injuries and can contribute to decreased performance.  Improving mobility and strength in the hip area can have a positive effect on treatment of an injury and

When You Should Go See a Physical Therapist

Ryan Cross – B.A. Hons (Kin), MScPT, FCAMPT Physical activity and a healthy lifestyle are becoming a major focus in today’s society.  With countless apps and devices to help guide you through various work out plans, it’s easier now more than ever to get fit and get healthy.  The health benefits of being active are