Blog
We have spoken a number of times on this page about why weightlifting exercises (SEE Snatch, Clean, and Jerks) are awesome for developing speed and power in athletes, and thus why they should be included in many training programs. While that is still true, I am going to discuss why...
Read MoreA couple of things to share with everyone today. We are now entering Christmas party season so it's important to be doubly focused on your workouts since you are definitely going to go overboard in terms of alcohol and junk food consumption. This is more or less unavoidable. It's the...
Read MoreHey Everyone, Been really busy lately so I haven't had a chance to post. Excited to say that I am done the 1st semester of my MSc in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning). I also had a great week for performance in my workouts, and I thought i'd share what...
Read MoreI 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 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 MoreI was in the middle of a set of front squats one time when a guy came up to me and asked how I do that. He said he sees athletes doing them all the time but he thinks they look so hard. Here's the truth...he's right and he's right....
Read MoreSprinters versus marathoners…Nothing alike they say…A whole different can of worms…Well, I’m here to tell you they are closer than they appear. Sure there is a definite difference in which energy systems are used as the primary fuel source, but there are also many commonalities. For example, they both race...
Read MoreWe all know what everyone says, speed is the name of the game. If you are talking professional sports, speed can also make you millions of dollars. Unfortunately, what we see in successful athletes isn't always speed per se but a combination of multiple factors. For some field sports that...
Read MoreWhen training intensely, there is a fine line between challenging yourself with heavier weights and maintaining the proper technique through your lifts. I for one, recognize the importance of constantly challenging yourself with heavy weight in order to increase strength and muscle mass, but here is a quick explanation as...
Read MoreIt's official: Razor's Edge Performance is going to bring some awesome to the National Invitational Combine in Toronto this coming friday. I'd like to wish Willie and Mario luck in showing off their athleticism and skills for the attending CFL scouts. Both of these guys have been working their tails...
Read More