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Getting 10,000 Steps

razorsedgeperformance, September 13 2017

Personally, I normally follow very simple rules when it comes to fitness and health. The gimmicks that circulate the talk shows and health magazines don't usually equate to real results.  It’s usually something unique that will pique people’s interests to sell a product; I thought 10,000 steps was one of those gimmicks. The basic rules of fitness a...

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It's Not Your Fault

razorsedgeperformance, March 17 2017

I don’t think it’s any surprise that as a society, our health is deteriorating. The healthcare costs of reversible diseases is staggering. So many people you know, and maybe this includes you as you read this, have strayed so far from what it means to be optimal and in great...

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Self-Assessment

razorsedgeperformance, January 4 2017

Today isn't the day to get better at everything, today is the day to get better at something.

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Insulin and Heart Disease

razorsedgeperformance, August 30 2016

Do you still think heart disease comes from fat?? Think again. There is mounting research that suggests that insulin and heart disease are linked, so step away from the refined carbs and sugar. [caption id="attachment_110969" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Insulin will follow[/caption] I've mentioned a few other times how insulin is having...

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LTAD and Going Through Puberty

razorsedgeperformance, March 17 2014

LTAD has been a huge topic for a couple of years now and there's a lot of misconceptions for parents. I see a lot of parents and coaches, who concerned about the safety of 'strength training' for their children, choose to wait until after puberty before starting athletic development. Coaches...

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Weightlifting is the Answer! Here is why...

razorsedgeperformance, February 9 2013

We have spoken a number of times on this page about why weightlifting exercises (SEE Snatch, Clean, and Jerks) are awesome for developing speed and power in athletes, and thus why they should be included in many training programs. While that is still true, I am going to discuss why...

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Coffee: The Good, the bad and the ugly

razorsedgeperformance, February 22 2012

Coffee might just be the most consumed beverage on the planet. I hope it's actually water, but frankly I see more people drinking coffee than water on a day to day basis. As with anything that popular, there are differing opinions as to its value. Is it good for you?...

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Becoming a Robot Part II....Improving Mobility

razorsedgeperformance, February 21 2012

Yesterday we talked about how mobility restrictions can really be hurting the way you move, which in turn can hold back your performances. Today i'll share a few videos of things you can add into your dynamic warmup or interset rest periods to start enjoying the benefits of quality movement....

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Stop! You're becoming a robot

razorsedgeperformance, February 20 2012

Somewhere along the line things got twisted. All of a sudden, the only thing that matters is strength. I'm seeing it all the time, guys are saying:"see how much I benched?? Squatted?". Sure, strength development is important, but how did it become the be all and end all? I've written...

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Get Help in the Kitchen!

razorsedgeperformance, January 4 2012

Everyone in the fitness industry laments the start of January due to the flood of people in all of the gyms and health clubs around North America. Is it because we think this is bad? Absolutely not! That's amazing...for 2 weeks of the year, everyone is acting the way they...

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