Nick Winkelman is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. His primary role is to oversee the delivery and development of strength & conditioning and sports science across all national and provincial teams. Prior to working for Irish Rugby, Nick was the director of education and training systems for…
Every year, Sport Manitoba Performance crafts a spook-tacular workout for Team Manitoba athletes to take on during the week before Halloween. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the fun! Werewolf Warm-Up (Of Choice) A1. Zombie Zerchers (Split Squat) (3×8 each side @ 2-2-2 tempo) A2. Pumpkin…
As volleyball season is quickly approaching, training sessions and practices have begun. It is important for volleyball athletes to be aware of the most common injuries that can occur during play or practice, including rolled ankles, jumpers knee, and rotator cuff injuries. Dr. Gail Sawa, a physician at the Sport Manitoba Clinic, stresses that providing…
One of the biggest challenges that come with training wheelchair-based para-athletes is the fact that they are coming into the gym to train their grip, arms, core, shoulders, and back, yet use these muscles to participate in sport, as well as almost 24/7 to get around and to complete activities of daily living. The question…
As football season is in full gear, many athletes have not competed at high intensities for some time. Some of the most common injuries in the physical sport of football include concussions, hamstring, ACL/MCL and shoulder dislocations, and clavicle fractures. It is essential to bring forward injury prevention techniques and tactics to ensure athletes are…
We use a Glute-Ham bench with our athletes, and although not always present at training facilities, they are a great addition to any training space. The Glute-Ham bench is often adjustable, which provides comfortable and stable support that allows athletes to complete movements and hold specific positions. These exercises target the hamstrings, glutes, lower back…
This month marks the season start of many school and winter sports, and as athletes begin to transition into a competition schedule, coaches should ensure they incorporate athlete screens, assessments and fitness tests into their athletes’ yearly training plans to help optimize their performance. These three important components: screening, assessments, and athletic fitness testing,…
The Olympics is something people who love sports, like myself, look forward to. However, fans of the Olympics are not exclusive to sports fans. There are people who look forward to the Olympics to support their representatives, to root for their home countries, and residents of the host city. Personally, I have trained athletes who have…
The Olympics is something people who love sports, like myself, look forward to. However, fans of the Olympics are not exclusive to sports fans. There are people who look forward to the Olympics to support their representatives, to root for their home countries, and residents of the host city. Personally, I have trained athletes who…
As I write this, I am sitting in front of my TV watching the Olympic Games, excited to watch elite athletes compete on the world stage and show their talent, resilience, and hard work after a very trying year. These athletes had their Olympic experience postponed last year, and when you spend your life, especially…