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I just wanted to build on yesterday's post about the new things going on, since there is a whole lot in the air this fall! One of the things that makes me so excited about my work with FITSis that we combine our anecdotal experiences with people and athletes with...
Read MoreIt's a really exciting time for me this fall. Not only am I finishing up my first semester of a Masters of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) with a great program at Edith Cowan University, but i've also joined forces with some extremely bright and talented professionals. I am happy...
Read MoreFirst off, I want to thank everyone who read Part 1, it got a huge number of readers over the first 3 days. As I mentioned, I think it's a post that is applicable to pretty much everyone so I suggest you give it a go if you haven't already....
Read MoreThis article is going to have relevance for every reader, be it athlete or not. We all want a leaner body because it makes us move more efficiently and look the way we want. The thing is, there are so many different tips out there for decreasing body fat that...
Read MoreI can never truly decide what people believe. I always assume that they don't believe the commercials, the tabloids, and some of the daytime talk shows. Unfortunately, I think many still do. There is no acai berry secret weight loss diet. There is no grapefruit makes-my-belly-go-away diet. Body transformation is...
Read MoreI'd love to start this off by saying how important deadlifts are for increasing strength and power, which translates directly to speed on the field, ice, and track. Here at REP that's not our style though. What is more important about deadlifting is how crucial it is for EVERYBODY to...
Read MoreAs you've probably noticed, many of the articles I write come from real world examples. Something in the gym or on the street which tells me that the public is dying for certain information. In this case, this article was sparked by some guys I saw training in the gym...
Read MoreThe supplement industry gets a lot of buzz...and why wouldn't it? Millions of athletes and recreational lifters are doing what they can everyday to get their best body and best performance. For most, there are definitely some things they could do better with their nutrition and things they could do...
Read MoreIf you've been following the blog, you'll know that I just moved to Ottawa (Kyle). Since I've been here, I've had a number of projects on the go but haven't had a dedicated gym for personal training. Well, now I have one. I will now be training out of Gym-Max....
Read MoreIf there is one thing I dislike about being part of the health/fitness/training/performance industry, it's the way information is taken and used. We have so many credible professionals working in the field with countless degrees and hours upon hours spent learning and researching the human body and methods to change...
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