What Should I Eat? That Depends….
Dieting is hard. Specific rules of what to do and what not to do all the time. Heck, who wants to do all the math of calorie counting at each meal. How about we just start to create small habits that lead to better fitness and health? You won't find a list of “good”...
Sports Specialization: More is not Always Better
There has been a relatively recent trend of youth athletes specializing in a single sport, and a lot of discussion around the potential benefits/risks associated with this trend. Many parents buy into the idea that if their child plays one sport year-round, he/she...
SKITTLES GOT IT RIGHT WHEN MARKETING “TASTE THE RAINBOW!”
The vibrant colors of fruits & veggies aren’t only nice to look at. They also tell us which special disease-fighting phytonutrients are inside. Most people don’t get enough phytonutrients. Learn what the phytonutrients do. And how much of each you need to fight...
5 Mobility Exercises to Improve Your Skating Stride
A stride in hockey is a very complex movement that incorporates range of motion, strength, power and balance all with perfect timing. If one area is weak or compromised, a skater will never reach his or her potential. I had the pleasure of working with the legendary...
Health and Fitness Tips During the Pandemic
As part of the rules of social distancing to fight off the outbreak of Covid-19, we shudder ourselves in our homes. The stress and the worry may lead us into unhealthy habits in other ways. We may look to comfort foods to make ourselves feel better. We may snack more...
Meal Planning
So you live at a health spa with your own personal chef. You lucky duck, you. For everyone else… eating well isn’t a freebie. It doesn't happen by accident. It requires a plan. Eating well is a daily challenge. You have to make it happen with a little anticipation and...
Training for Roller Hockey vs Ice Hockey
Roller hockey can seem very similar to ice hockey at times, but can also seem vastly different. Roller hockey typically has less players on a team than ice and only four skaters on each side during play. One would think, less players would mean shorter shifts on the...
The Power of Antioxidants
With many athletes currently in isolation due to COVID-19, helping them adjust their nutrition — including adding antioxidants — is key. Now that we are basically on lock down, I’m trying to catch up on all the reading and education I’ve been unable to get done in the...
Compete Offers Online and Virtual Training and Rehab Programs
Our online and virtual sessions goal is to navigate you through a personalized training or rehab program when you are unable to meet with our staff in person. Compete is now offering sports performance, personal training, and sports rehab programs that fit your...
Planning Your Off Season
As the hockey season winds down and off season kicks into high gear, this is the time to plan out the coming months to allow for rest, recovery, proper training on and off the ice and preparation for the upcoming season. This can be an overwhelming task as the season...
Exercise of the Month
A progression to a normal walking lunge, this variation works on shoulder and core stability in addition to lower body strength. To perform, grab a light weight and find some space to walk. Hold the weight in one hand and keep it pressed straight overhead. Keeping the...
Strength Training When is it Safe to Start?
It’s the age old question. When is it safe to start strength training? Let’s start with the difference between strength training and weight lifting. In my opinion, weight lifting is just one aspect of strength training. Weight lifting can mean a wide variety of...