I believe thinking is a skill. You can improve it. I know with practice, I have. The more I do it, the better I get at it. I once heard when Einstein’s brain was examined after his death, the area responsible for thinking was larger than anyone else in history. I guess it is not […]
In the booklet “Developing Physical Literacy: A Guide For Parents of Children Ages 0 to 12” Canadian Sport for Life defines Physical Literacy as the development of fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills that permit a child to move confidently and with control, in a wide range of physical activity, rhythmic (dance) and sport […]
This week we have 7 exercises from EXOS to help improve your tennis. Watch Here
Stroke is a sudden loss of brain function. It is caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain (ischemic) or the rupture of blood vessels in the brain (hemorrhagic). A TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a mini-stroke that has a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain. The symptoms clear within a […]
Everyday we participate in activities that produce endless risks for sustaining a brain injury. It is estimated that thousands of Canadians incur a traumatic brain injury each year the majority being young adults. For More Click Here The Concussion awareness training tool is a free online toolkit. The Concussion Clinical Toolkit for Medical Professionals and […]
If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. Bruce Lee
Kelly Starrett shows us how we can care for a disk issue by ensuring proper hip mobility and hamstring length. Watch Here
Learning to Control Your Hunger and Cravings by Kevin Cann Let’s face it, losing weight is hard. There is more to it than just counting calories and exercising. There are many physiological barriers that stand in the way of us seeing the results on the scale that we desire. This is why at least 90% […]
This is a good time of year for parents to become familiar with the Canadian Sport Centres Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) program. This program will assist us to understand how we can help our children to get the most out of their sports and activities. Too many of our children are sitting on the […]
Everything is a choice. This is life’s greatest truth and its hardest lesson. It is a great truth because it reminds us of our power. Not power over others, but the often untapped power to be ourselves and to live the life we have imagined. It is a hard lesson, because it causes us to […]
This week we have a short golf warm up routine from coach Jason Glass a golf fitness expert. If you wait a short time post video Jason goes through a full dynamic game day warm up. Watch Here
Inflammation has become the new buzzword in pop medicine, described as the cause of everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s. But is this reputation deserved? The short answer: yes. Read More Here
Love, faith and humor – promoted as health giving from the time of Hippocrates. Yet the mainstream medical institution puts little or no value on these three things. In his book “Gesundheit” Patch Adams claims that people craze laughter as if it were an essential amino acid. The book also states that when asked what […]
It is grilling season…It’s a universal truth: Grilling makes food taste gooood. It doesn’t matter what you put on there. It smells and tastes amazing. At the same time, grilling meat does have its risks. Here’s how to use your grill to make nutritious, delicious food with minimal health hazards. Read Here
This week we have a video from Stack Elite Performance featuring Mike Boyle utilizing the goblet squat to improve back squat. Watch Here
Celiac disease is a medical condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. This results in an inability of the body to absorb nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for good health. May is Celiac awareness month in Canada. Check out the […]
Summer is here, or will be shortly and with that we increase our outdoor activities. More time outdoors means more sun exposure. We all need a small amount of time in the sun without sunscreen so that we can produce vitamin D. This statement is supported by the World Health Organization, however the WHO also […]
I believe in the basics: attention to, and perfection of, tiny details that might be commonly overlooked. They may seem trivial, perhaps even laughable to those who don’t understand, but they aren’t. They are fundamental to your progress in basketball, business, and life. They are the difference between champions and near champions. John Wooden
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK
A short and great video with Dr. Stuart McGill looking at the position of the low back during deadlifts and squats. Click here to watch
Here is an interesting video presentation by Dr. Sarah Hallberg at the TEDx Talks on Reversing Type 2 Diabetes. Watch Here
Mindfulness – means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—without believing, for instance, that there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment. When we practice mindfulness, […]
Review finds unprocessed red meats are one of the best sources of high quality protein and make important contributions to nutrient intakes. In addition to high quality protein, red meat contains important essential micronutrients including, iron, zinc, selenium, potassium and a range of B-vitamins including niacin, riboflavin, thiamin and vitamins B6 and B12. To read […]
Here is a core exercise for golf from Sean Cochran at the Titleist Performance Institute. Watch Here
If you know anything about fat loss and athletic performance, you’re aware that hormones are easily one of the most important factors. In fact, hormones affect all aspects of human function. They dictate mood, allowing us to be upbeat and on top of the world, or depressed and tired. They trigger muscle contractions and stimulate […]
