by Compete Performance | Jul 20, 2023 | Blog
When most people think about core or abdominal exercises, they think of sit-ups and planks. Though these exercises can be effective, can we do it better? Many of the most popular core exercises are performed on the floor. The issue is that most of the sports we play...
by Compete Performance | Apr 4, 2023 | Blog, Hockey
The time for off-season hockey training is upon us. At this point of the year, the focus should shift to how we can improve and make gains for the next season. Almost every hockey player I work with wants to get stronger and get faster. Following a proper training...
by Compete Performance | Mar 14, 2023 | Blog
When building a sports performance program, rehab protocol, or even a sports practice, there has to be a start and finish. Where does it start? How does it progress? What are the goals? These are only a few questions that need to be answered when establishing proper...
by Compete Performance | Jul 30, 2022 | Blog
When we think of sports performance training, we think of getting faster, jumping higher, and getting stronger so we can be better at our sport. Though it is true, that we train to get better at our sport. What can be forgotten is that we also train to prepare for the...
by Compete Performance | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog
The term “core stability” has been around for decades. There are many different aspects of core stability, but to me, we are speaking about the muscles that allow your trunk to flex, extend, rotate and side bend. They are also the muscles that resist these movements...