Rest times are often one of those programming variables that are easy to overlook. If you are anything like me you have fallen into a...

Baseball / Softball are unique in their physical demands. These sports require high levels of power in a variety of planes. Most notably...

We’ve all heard it before: The Squat is the king of all exercises.  This often puts the Squat at the top of the programming food chain...

As strength and conditioning coaches it is easy to neglect arm training. After all there are so many other important things that athletes...

The youth strength and conditioning program has become a major selling point for many training facilities lately. I have even seen under...

Strength and conditioning is a rapidly growing industry. Much the same as many industries in the modern world with the invention of rapid...

One of my mentors once told me designing a successful training plan is sort of like making a stew, in that as long as all of the...

It is no secret that lack of sleep is strongly associated with the amount of body fat that you carry. This is especially true with your...

Growing up in the 80s and 90s I was introduced to video games. For today’s youth gaming has become a cultural phenomenon with people even...

Recently concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries have been gaining significant exposure in the media. The NHL, NFL and other...

“Why isn’t my son/daughter sweating?” Ever heard this phrase? As a physical preparation coach in the private sector that often works in...

Another Post From Strength and Performance Coach. Cory Kennedy, M.Sc. You can find Cory on His Website at Razorsedgeperformance.ca. There...

I often am asked what to eat in order to have a kick ACE training session. Usually this is highly dependent on the individual however...

Today’s post comes from a friend of mine and very talented Strength and Performance Coach. Cory Kennedy, M.Sc. You can find Cory on His...

Many of you know already but last year I had the pleasure of competing in my first powerlifting competition. I will admit up until I had...

The Ramp Warm-Up is perhaps the most important piece of the training session. Anyone that knows me knows that I thrive on systems,...

Many of us walk into the gym and bang out as many reps as possible with no regard for the time it takes us to do so. In our fast paced...

What benefits will strength and conditioning programs offer for the female athletes? In part 1 I will be discussing the role of the...

It is becoming impossible to talk about strength and conditioning without someone mentioning “CORE” training. The notion that in order to...

Everyday we hear about people who want to go to the gym, want to lose weight, or want to get back in the body they had when they were in...