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You Need To Get Faster

razorsedgeperformance, October 30 2017

Don't just lift weights. Get FASTER. There are two things I'm very passionate about in coaching: Speed Training and Performance Enhancement. I know many people will say the same things, but I don't think they really act on it. If you coach field sport athletes and you don't help them...

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Measuring Your Recovery with HRV

razorsedgeperformance, November 17 2016

Train SMARTER, not HARDER! You've probably heard it, but what does it mean? One way to do it is by measuring your recovery with HRV. The fine line within training hard is that if you pass a certain threshold of intensity and volume, it can limit your training over the...

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Coaches Guide to Testing

razorsedgeperformance, August 9 2014

The sport science and strength and conditioning field is still in its infancy, and as such there is so much innovation going on. A lot of it is technological, which has made data collection a legitimate concern in the pursuit of elite athletic achievement. There are so many devices that...

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Breaking Down Barriers

razorsedgeperformance, March 24 2011

We talk ad nauseum about different strategies to get the results you need for improved performance. Sometimes you need to spend more time working out, and sometimes you need to cut back on your time but increase your intensity. For a lot of people, both of these strategies become too...

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Razor's Edge is Representing

razorsedgeperformance, March 1 2011

It's official: Razor's Edge Performance is going to bring some awesome to the National Invitational Combine in Toronto this coming friday. I'd like to wish Willie and Mario luck in showing off their athleticism and skills for the attending CFL scouts. Both of these guys have been working their tails...

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Where the good stuff happens...

razorsedgeperformance, January 31 2011

I'm here to blow your mind. All that time you've spent in the gym was awesome. Job well done. Unfortunately, that's not where the good stuff comes from. The truth is, all the important results of your hard work are reaped while you're resting. That's the biggest secret to training....

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Understanding Post-Workout Nutrition

razorsedgeperformance, January 11 2011

Post-workout nutrition (PWO) is only one aspect of the whole nutrition plan but can be very important to the results you get from your training. Following specific guidelines can help maximize your time in the weight room or on the track, and set you ahead of the competition. There are...

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10 Ways to Keep Off Body Fat

razorsedgeperformance, October 9 2010

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Seeing as this is turkey weekend, and most people are likely to eat their faces off on Sunday or Monday, I decided it would be a good time for a fat-loss article. Am I saying skip the gravy and the stuffing? Not necessarily. It may be a good idea to...

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All About CREATINE!

razorsedgeperformance, September 28 2010

Creatine is by far the most popular nutritional supplement…EVER. Yet unfortunately, most people don’t really understand the reasons behind its effectiveness, and how it can help improve performance. For the average exerciser, it might as well be a distant cousin of the unicorn, a mythical creature of unknown origin and...

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The Art of Self-Massage Part 2

razorsedgeperformance, July 29 2010

In Part 1, we talked about the importance of self-massage for increased health and performance. Now, we will go over some of the different tools available to use on your own. Foam Roller The foam roller is probably the most important of all the tools because it can be used...

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