Being an athlete is more than just a lifestyle; it becomes a huge part of your identity. You become completely immersed with life as an athlete, it’s everything you know, and then in the blink of an eye, it’s over. So, now what? Explore how athletes can successfully transition out of competitive sport into a more sustainable, yet active lifestyle through weight training.
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“Inflammation” and “anti-inflammatory” have become popular buzzwords in the health and fitness world – but what exactly is inflammation and how does it affect your body? Join Dietitian Rose as she dives into what these buzzwords mean, and what you can do to combat inflammation with lifestyle and nutrition habits.
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Exercise during and after pregnancy has many health benefits for you and your baby. In this workshop, explore the benefits of pre and postnatal fitness, safety considerations and which exercises are best for your changing body.
Pre and Postnatal Fitness Series Part 1: Introduction to Prenatal Fitness Read More »
Foot health and positioning is critical to your performance in the gym. As the activation for many exercises, ensuring the feet, toes and ankles are functioning correctly is important for injury prevention, as well as maximizing mobility, power, agility and overall progression.
The Role of the Foot in Fitness Part 1: Introduction to the Role of the Foot in Fitness Read More »
Andrew wraps up the workshop on foot health and the role of the foot in fitness with a few final tips and thoughts you can apply in your day-to-day routine.
The Role of the Foot in Fitness Part 5: Conclusion to the Role of the Foot in Fitness Read More »
Identifying and understanding proper functionality in the feet, ankles and toes is important for maximizing your performance. Andrew shares programming considerations you can add to your workouts to aid in helping the foot and your overall performance.
Join Andrew as he explores how to identify potential problem areas both in and surrounding the foot. A few of the areas he covers are: appropriate toe nail length, footwear, arches and ankle positions.
The Role of the Foot in Fitness Part 3: What Causes Foot Discomfort? Read More »
The first step in understanding the critical role of the foot in fitness is having a general knowledge of the basic anatomy. Andrews discusses a few of the most important bones and ligaments in the foot and ankle, and their relation to your performance in the gym.
The Role of the Foot in Fitness Part 2: Foot and Ankle Anatomy 101 Read More »
Amanda and Andrew conclude the workshop on fitness during and after pregnancy with a few final thoughts and considerations.
Pre and Postnatal Fitness Series Part 9: Conclusion to Pre + Postnatal Fitness Read More »
Your body, after pregnancy, has gone through many changes and needs time before you return to full exercise exertion. Andrew explores exercise guidelines and a simple routine to follow for your post-partum workouts.
Pre and Postnatal Fitness Series Part 8: What Exercises are Best for Post-Partum? Read More »
