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Fast-Feet Drills
Friday, November 23rd, 2007Most sports require quick movements that pass through many planes of motion and use numerous joints and muscles at the same time. The greatest athletes are noted for their agility and natural speed on field and on court. Speed of coverage in the venue of play, rather than just the skills of throwing, hitting, passing and kicking is an important quality to possess. A key to good play is speed and fast footwork. Having good balance and a strong dynamic core improves stability, prevents injury and optimizes performance.
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Fitness Kickboxing for the Personal Trainer
Thursday, September 20th, 2007By Ross O’Donnell
Put some kick into your personal training sessions.
Many personal trainers who are interested in expanding their skills are offering one-on-one fitness kickboxing sessions. These trainers find that a broader skill base gives them more options to help their clients reach their fitness goals.
If you’re interested in adding fitness kickboxing to your personal […]
Popularity: 16% [?]
Life of a Triathlete
Thursday, September 20th, 2007Top triathlete Lauren Groves finished 7th the 2006 BG Triathlon World Cup Series and is currently ranked 5th. Here’s an inside look at her training regime.
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The ABCs of Smart Training - Part 1
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007Follow the ABCs of program design to increase training potential, improve skills, decrease recovery time and minimize chance of injury.
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Fit to Ski – Ball and Band Balance Training
Monday, January 22nd, 2007By Carl Petersen and Daniel Haggart, Physiotherapists
Model: Nina Nittinger
Many people spend hours running and weight training to increase their aerobic capacity and strength, but most don’t work enough on dynamic balance. Dynamic balance training takes strength and endurance and turns it into functional training in three planes of movement to help prepare skiers for the […]
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Fit to Ski
Friday, October 13th, 2006Be physically and mentally prepared before heading onto the slopes.
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High-Performance Tennis Warm-Up
Tuesday, October 10th, 2006Tennis requires quick movements that pass through many planes of motion and use numerous joints and muscles at the same time. These movements include sprinting, side-to-side running, cutting, twisting, sliding and quick stops and starts. Warming up the body before stepping on the court ensures the muscles are prepared for action and that players will be able to adequately accelerate and decelerate their limbs during the game. Whether your clients are training hard or just out for fun, follow this advice for a safe and effective warm-up and game.
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Triathlons for Kids
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006Former Olympic triathlon coach Barrie Shepley started KOS 20 years ago to support the then relatively new sport of triathlon. As founder of the Ontario Association of Triathletes, he feared the small numbers of new participants didn’t bode well for the sport’s long term stability. He also wanted to create a fun way for kids […]
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