Cross training. The phrase we use to describe what we do off-skates to try to improve our performance on-skates, keep injuries at bay, and chase non-skating goals. Whether you’re a HIIT…
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Going into bouts cold sucks. I’ve long held fast to the assertion that I play much better in the second half. (And even better still in the second bout!) All…
Gymtimidation is both very relevant and very real when it comes to getting (usually) women into the gyms and onto the weight floor (while gently nudging them away from the…
Embarking on #intelligentcrosstraining if you’ve been stuck in the “no pain, no gain” mindset (or even the “meh, no thanks” mindset) can feel a little bit weird. Here are a…
Intelligent Cross Training is sometimes easier said than done. When we talk about taking into account your weekly practices or special events or non-skating physical activity when planning your schedule,…
“Skate Hard, Turn Left” Syndrome is real. You may have never heard of it before (because I kind of just pulled that name out of my ass) but I guarantee…
Intelligent Cross Training, v: practicing the art of experimentation. Awareness of what you’re doing, what works for you, and changing what doesn’t. The idea for #intelligentcrosstraining came to me one…
It’s true. I’m not doing my usual cross training routine this week. Why, you might ask? It’s bout week! *squeeee* And here’s what I’ve learned about bout week: I know that…