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Sunday Links
I want to take this opportunity to share some of my favorite posts of the week! I have to start with a post from Zen to Fitness about our Lazy Days...This is something we all go through. What are you doing with your days off?Read by clicking this...
Recovery Days: Rest or Easy Exercise?
Guest Post by Dr. Gabe MirkinVirtually all competitive athletes train by taking a hard workout on one day, feeling muscle soreness on the next, and then recovering at a reduced intensity for as many days as it takes for the soreness to go away. Then they take their...
Everyone Jogs
It seems as though everyone who thinks they need to get in shape turns to jogging first. It has become a sort of popular-culture workout. I don't really like it's place in the fitness industry right now. People just starting out think they can jog off the weight. It...
What does a Military Workout Really Look Like…?
Military workouts are just like in the movies. Funny eh? No really...pushups, situps, running, typical obstacle courses, jumping jacks, crawling through grass and muck, and ruck marches. In theory it sounds great but it is all the added yelling and screaming that...
How to Deal With Stress
Everyone has stress. Anxiety, emotional eating, and stress related disorders are too common in today's society... Stress kills. Stress puts our cells in an uncomfortable state, our bodies need to work harder to function properly, and we sabotage ourselves. Throughout...
Get Up Off the Couch…
Let's be serious here...TV these days is incredible. I won't lie and say I don't have "my shows" but I try not to let that stop me from being active or being balanced. I know most of you know this already as I'm sure your parents told you many times "why don't you go...
Eat on Purpose
Here is the thing about us, as humans, we over consume. We need to cut it out. We have been brain-washed to think that eating is a form of entertainment or a form of comfort. The reasons humans eat is to fulfill the energy requirements of the body! One thing I have to...
My Story
Okay so I thought I would formally introduce myself by telling my story! I grew up in Amherst, NS, Canada and currently live in British Columbia. As a kid I was involved in every sport I could get into. I played hockey, baseball, track, softball, cross country, and...
Dave’s Favorite Workout
I am a big fan of getting a lot of working out done in a short amount of time. We call it working smarter not harder. It forces us to keep the intensity up and the rest periods shorter. It's hard...it sucks...and it works. Today I want to share a favorite workout of...
Naturopathic Medicine
As many of you know I will be starting Naturopathic Medical School in August. I honestly couldn't be more excited! I love being a Strength and Conditioning coach and I love working in my business but I am excited to be going into the field of Natural Medicine. I'm...
Be Resourceful!
Whether you are on a weight-loss, fitness, or athletic journey it is very important to be resourceful. That means hiring a coach who can provide expertise, motivation, and guidance as well as being your own advocate for change. The internet is a great place to find...
Why Enlist a Coach?
Being a fitness coach and a former varsity athlete I know the benefit of having someone on your side. Personal coaches provide the guidance, support, and knowledge needed to succeed in sport or in lifestyle improvement. Below is a list of reasons why I believe having...
Book Review: Blue Zones by Dan Buettner
Book: Blue Zones - Lessons for living longer from the people who've lived the longest. By Dan Buettner This book is essential for anyone interested in living a clean, healthy lifestyle. I read this book on a beach in Mexico and have never been so inspired to LIVE. The...
How to Build Size and Strength
Having size and strength is extremely important for anyone looking to take the next step in their athletic career. Making the jump from high school to college or, I would say, from good to great largely depends on your size, strength, and conditioning. The basics of...
DAMY Strength Begins!
DAMY Strength is the newest blog from the DAMY Health Team! My name is David Duizer and I will be writing this blog. I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, a former CIS Varsity Athlete, a former Canadian Forces Officer (graduate of Royal Military College),...
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