Most runners talk about their “threshold,” but did you know there are actually two—the aerobic threshold and the anaerobic threshold—each with distinct roles in performance? While the anaerobic threshold gets most of the attention, the aerobic threshold is just as critical for endurance, dictating how efficiently your body burns fuel and sustains effort over long distances.
Introduction If you’ve heard the cue “shoulders down and back”, congratulations, you have not been living under a rock for the past 50 years. I’ll admit, this used to be something I cued to many clients. This cue is often given as a reminder for proper posture...
Ever been told your knee or hip pain could be a result of your feet? Ever heard from a physiotherapist or a personal trainer that your “local pain” could be “coming from elsewhere”? Common rhetoric includes that your shoulder might be hurting because of your...
Introduction During the very early stages of the pandemic, you might have been like me and thought: “This is so nice to be home a little more! It feels like a break from the hectic regular schedule!”. It's true. Staying at home for the first month, although...
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Introduction “Stretching” has become somewhat of a dirty word in athletics. These days, the general opinion seems to be that stretching is useless and can even be harmful. On the other hand - stretching amongst the general population has become trendy, popular, and...
Why are children and teens lifting weights nowadays? Participation in organized youth sports is increasing and opportunities to participate in competitive environments are happening at younger ages. Not only are kids starting sport at younger ages, they are also doing...
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“As I mentioned previously – if you try adjusting an exercise, or stop and start again and the pain continues to progress, I would suggest being assessed by a medical professional prior to continuation. This ensures you don’t have a particular injury or condition that could possibly get worse with exercise.”