Back to Basics
As athletes return to training for their sports, one of the key factors that will help them succeed is starting with the basics. For most people, activity levels for the past few months have been relatively lower and less sport-specific, which can lead to...
Dynamic vs Static Stretching
Which way of stretching is better? Dynamic or static stretching? Dynamic stretching is a type of stretching that involves fluid movements through a joint's range of motion. The purpose of dynamic stretching is to prepare the muscles for the activity that is about to...
The Difference Between Soreness and Injury
As activities and athletics are starting back up again, aches and pains will return, as well. The important distinction to make is, am I sore or injured? Here are some general tips on knowing the difference. Please consult a health professional if you have any doubts....
Limiting Injuries When Returning to Organized Sports
After spending time away from organized activities, there will be an understood eagerness to quickly return to previous levels of practice and competition. That being said, young athletes and performers are best protected by realizing that starting with too many or...
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...