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Fitness is important, this website exists because of this fact. We all know it's important but we still have trouble at times; whether it be goal setting, programming, nutrition or actually getting to the gym. For me, it's been the first and last of that list. Since moving back to...
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 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'm here to blow your mind. All that time you've spent in the gym was awesome. Job well done. Unfortunately, that's not where the good stuff comes from. The truth is, all the important results of your hard work are reaped while you're resting. That's the biggest secret to training....
Read MoreRecently, the term 'sport specific training' has become a must for every athlete and their parents. Visions of having your kid become a first-round draft pick? Gotta go somewhere for some sports specific training...how else will he improve? Well, I loved the idea of it too. It seemed to make...
Read MorePost-workout nutrition (PWO) is only one aspect of the whole nutrition plan but can be very important to the results you get from your training. Following specific guidelines can help maximize your time in the weight room or on the track, and set you ahead of the competition. There are...
Read MoreWhenever I get a new client who's looking to lose fat (and who isn't), the same question often comes up: so how much cardio should I be doing?? Something about the word cardio just turns me right off. It sounds so boring and catabolic. The common practice of hitting the...
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