So here is a quick shot of the equipment I use with my post rehab and fitness clients. Why? Because they deliver an excellent training effect, they are relatively cheap and durable, and it all fits in your closet. In short, they are practical. Each piece of equipment is linked. Please click on the link […]
Read MoreBig day In Republic Jiu Jitsu! I was awarded my blue belt. The work is JUST beginning
Read MoreNick Roberts, PICP Level 2, ART Practitioner (Full Body) Most of us have some sort of nagging pain. It may stem from an old injury in our younger years, tightness from working at a desk 40 hours a week, or even regular stress. Active Release Technique (ART) is a manual soft tissue treatment system designed […]
Read MoreWhat an experience for 3 days! Revelstoke is no easy hill. I believe we were pushing 7000 feet before we began coming down. Im an intermediate boarder and this hill reminded me of that fact. Apparently this is where expert skiers and snowboarders go. And I understand why now. Enjoy!
Read MoreI remember years ago reading a book about weight loss that Oprah had co-written. In the book Oprah related a story about winning her first Emmy award, but instead of enjoying the accolade, she was worried about being overweight. Her partner, Stedman, told her that by being so overweight that she was not living up to her […]
Read MoreHello All! Wagnney Fabiano (Black Belt- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) was in Saint John’s for the weekend providing instruction to our club (Rebpulic Jiu Jitsu). It was incredible watching a master at his work. Check out Republic Jiu Jitsu here in Saint John’s if you are looking for a fun, informative, and challenging environment to learn […]
Read MoreThat’s a question that requires quite a detailed response to be perfectly honest. However, I’d like to break it down into a simple concept to get your mind wrapped around the process. Its called Progressive Overload. This is an extremely important, but often overlooked, component to an exercise program. It is this very process that […]
Read MoreFoam rolling is becoming a very popular technique within the health and fitness community. But what is it exactly, who uses it, and why? Foam rolling is a self massage (also known as self myofascial release) technique. It uses a long cylindrical piece of foam in which muscles of the body are rolled over it […]
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