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You Should Be Fatphobic*

The obesity epidemic in the US is destroying our quality of life. You ask why I’m fatphobic, and I’m asking why aren’t you?

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Hockey is NOT Played 45 Seconds at a Time

Hockey is often categorized as a sport played 45 seconds at a time, but have you ever dove into what happens within a shift? It’s not a 45 second all out sprint, and understanding this will help you program your conditioning in a more appropriate manner.

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The Worst Trends in Fitness

Ever wonder how your training was concocted? Why your trainer or strength coach utilizes certain methods and modalities when it comes to your training? Sometimes it’s put together with years of experience and science, and sometimes it’s merely what’s trendy or hard. Today we’re going to dive into the worst trends in fitness and why these methods are better off dying off.

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The Problem with Facilities like F45

Group training classes can be an incredible thing for many people, but as much as they tell you they're designed for everyone they aren't. We're going to look at their downfalls here!

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Resistance Training and Youth: What You Need to Know

You’ve heard it before: young kids shouldn’t lift weights because resistance training will damage their growth plates and stunt their growth. Where did this come from, and how true is it? Glad you asked because today we’re going to dive into the science behind it, and get rid of all the misinformation that gets parroted by morons who have no idea what they’re talking about. This is a topic that I get pretty passionate about, not only because of the misinformation that gets spread because of it, but because you’re legitimately leaving kids in a vulnerable position when they play sports if you buy into the notion that they shouldn’t be resistance training.

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Off Season Training

It’s the Summer and that means one thing if you’re an athlete: it’s time to get ready for next season! This week Coach Connor talks about what your offseason training should look like. You’ll learn where your focus should be and when you need to create shifts in your training.

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Jump into Success!

Are you interested in learning how to incorporate jumps into your training program? This week Coach Connor talks about programming jumps into your existing training plan, and how they can work FOR you!

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