Want to target your shoulders and back? Try this bodybuilding workout routine by Amy Tate, a personal trainer and physique competitor. Amy Pate is no stranger to bodybuilding and physique competition. She qualified nationally back in 2012, nearly closing down her pro card. Through her company Hardbody Strength & Fitness she provides personal training programs for […]
Workout Routines
No Gym? No Problem: A No-Equipment Home Workout Routine
It’s happened more times than I care to admit: all hopped up on pre-workout I head down to my gym of choice and am met with a big, shiny “CLOSED” sign. Sometimes it’s because they are on holiday hours so they close early. Or the pool is closed for maintenance. Or I am simply a […]
Strength Training for Rowers: A Workout for Explosive Power
As a former national level athlete I love seeing what other strength coaches and athletes do in their training. With this in mind, I recently reached out to Matrixx Ferreira, H. BScKin, CSCS, CSEP-CEP, of Iron Athletics Canada, for his favorite workout routine. Ferreira has a lot of experience training athletes, having been the Head Strength […]
A 3-Day Workout Routine For Hypertrophy, Strength and Power
Here’s a 3-day sample program from strength training coach Jarrod Dyke that will promote hypertrophy while also giving you a solid strength and power kick. Jarrod Dyke of First XV Performance is no stranger to picking heavy things up and putting them down. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through NSCA, and […]
Speed Workout for Athletes: How to Power Up Your Speed
Ready to add power and speed to your performance? Here is a two-part speed and power workout that will do just that. Recently I reached out to strength coach and personal trainer Julian Sisman, CSCS, CPT, for his favorite workout routine. The two-part workout he sent over below is split between speed and strength sections, […]
Unloading: Combine Your Heavy Lifting with Functional Movements for Maximum Results
Maximize your heavy lifting with this unloading strategy courtesy of strength coach and personal trainer Amanda Jessop, CSCS. For athletes and weekend warriors alike it can be difficult to ramp down the intensity in the gym. We grow up hearing that we need to push to the point of failure every single time we pick up […]
Squat Pyramid: How to Crank Up Your Squat
Want to mix up your squat training? Try this squat pyramid which will blast your legs and push you mentally. For those who spend a lot of time in a squat rack, it’s always a good thing to occasionally add some spice to your workouts to ensure that you are challenging yourself. Pyramid training is […]
My Favorite Workout: A Full Body Eccentric Isometrics Routine
Whether you are an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just looking to get in better shape, this full body eccentric isometrics routine will help you get there. Dr. Joel Seedman, CSCS, of Advanced Human Performance stops by to discuss how this form of training is so effective. Recently I have been reaching out to some […]
An Effective Chest and Tricep Workout for Busy People
Think you got too much going on to get in shape? Here’s a power-packed chest and triceps routine for busy people. “I’m too busy to workout.” If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard 9.2 kajillion times. It’s the most common excuse out there, and also the one that holds the least water. The reality is […]
Strength Training for Triathletes with Nick LaRocca
Gearing up for a big triathlon? Keep your strength game strong with this cross-training routine from strength coach and triathlete Nick LaRocca. Training for a triathlon is no joke. Between the endless number of meters in the pool and the miles on the road it can feel all-consuming. So much so that the injury-prevention and […]