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Howdy here...I decided I had a whole bunch of things in my mind that I wanted to touch on, so i'll make a bit of a summary post with some good tidbits I hope...I've been working with some tweens the past few weeks running a Sport Performance camp; It has...
Read MoreHello REP-ies, Big news, Razor's Edge Performance is now in two cities instead of one! I (Kyle) have moved back to Ottawa to pursue a few opportunities. This new move will make Razor's Edge available to a whole new demographic of clients. So for everyone I met or worked with...
Read MoreIt's really starting to heat up in Toronto, which means everyone forgets about function and starts focusing on their beach body. This is a good segway to broach the topic of core training and the mythical 6-pack. First the 6 pack. Everybody has abs...so the determinant of how well they...
Read MoreFirst of all, I'd like to apologize to the regular readers for the lack of posts as of late. The good news is, I'm now a University graduate. Feel free to use this as an excuse to take the day off of work or to go out for binge that...
Read MoreI was in the middle of a set of front squats one time when a guy came up to me and asked how I do that. He said he sees athletes doing them all the time but he thinks they look so hard. Here's the truth...he's right and he's right....
Read MoreWe all know what everyone says, speed is the name of the game. If you are talking professional sports, speed can also make you millions of dollars. Unfortunately, what we see in successful athletes isn't always speed per se but a combination of multiple factors. For some field sports that...
Read MoreWhen training intensely, there is a fine line between challenging yourself with heavier weights and maintaining the proper technique through your lifts. I for one, recognize the importance of constantly challenging yourself with heavy weight in order to increase strength and muscle mass, but here is a quick explanation as...
Read MoreI'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....
Read MoreLet's start off with a definition to make sure we're all on the same page here. Awesome - to inspire awe. Pretty simple, so why is it so hard to find?? As a trainer, my first session with a new client is basically an interview. Question 1: What is it...
Read MoreRecently, the term 'sport specific training' has become a must for every athlete and their parents. Visions of having your kid become a first-round draft pick? Gotta go somewhere for some sports specific training...how else will he improve? Well, I loved the idea of it too. It seemed to make...
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