There has been an ongoing debate in sport for years: does an athlete play one sport year-round from a young age to stay ahead of the competition, or do they play multiple sports and specialize in their favourite sport later on in their youth? There are many factors to consider here, but first let’s look…
Although we’re all locked down and unable to attend our sport practices & team workouts, there are still many ways we can improve our athletic qualities at home! Many sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, etc., require a specific set of change of direction abilities such as lateral speed, agility, and rapid acceleration and deceleration….
What is P-Series? Sport Manitoba’s Performance Series, or P-Series, brings together specialists from different fields to deliver engaging seminars that educate athletes, parents and coaches. Delivered through our Performance Centre, these seminars feature speakers who will provide valuable info that aims to optimize performance and assist in your athletic development. What will you…
With gyms and fitness centers closed, and at home equipment becoming harder and harder to find, here are some suggestions to help you get an effective workout with what items or equipment you may already have at home. If you don’t have equipment: Dumbbells = Water Filled Jugs Filling empty milk jugs or water jugs…
No Barbell? No Problem – How to Diversify your Squat The squat is an extremely versatile exercise that targets lower body muscles on the anterior (front) and posterior (back) sides of your body. It is useful in many ways, and for training particular abilities such as muscular endurance, strength, power, and even assist in developing…
Our Performance Team put together a very informative vlog on the importance of warming up.
Athletes need to load and explode, in multiple directions, and multiple times during competition. Being able to move quickly and forcefully takes time and progression. Athletes need to be able to stick their landing and maintain good alignment as they work towards more difficult movements and exercises. Below, are six examples of various single leg…
Sport requires reaction. Athletes need to learn to turn the hips quickly, to stay low, and to explode! Here are four drills and progressions to incorporate into your workout. #1 – Athletic Base 45 Degree Pivot Callouts #2 – Athletic Base 90 Degree Pivot Callouts #3 – Athletic…
Sport requires reaction! Especially in team sports, where athletes might need to play defense, partner reaction drills are a great way to train quickness and add an unknown element to the drill. You’ll notice these types of drills almost mirror the idea of defensive play and containment. Since team sports often require reaction to an…
The dead bug is a popular core and anti-extension exercise that we’ll use with our developing athletes to target athletic attributes and improve coordination. It can be difficult to execute properly, especially as you start to include dead bug variations. Here are five of the most common mistakes we see athletes make when trying to…