Performance Journal

Hockey Mom and Marathon Runner, Rachael Penner gives us a look at how she became a lifestyle member and how strength training improved her running.

In this final edition, we will describe the advantages of focusing on your breath during certain exercises, between shifts and drills, or during times of intense stress.

Our whole motto here is 'Prove Yourself,' and that's a two-way street that means the athletes have to prove themselves with their efforts and then we have to prove ourselves with results. Learn more on why and how our athletes prove themselves everyday!

See what RHA alumni Josh Filmon has done to earn the right to play in the Western Hockey League with his sites set even higher.

Whether it's social media, magazines, online articles or friendly conversation, the topic of sports, fitness and health usually appears in one form or another. Yes, most of us know we should be active and stay fit to promote our physical and mental well-being, but that doesn't mean we do it. In the end, a missed workout here, or extra hours on the couch. binge-watching or gaming don't really matter, do they? Well, to answer this question, let's take an evidence-based approach and read what the medical literature is telling us

Mental performance refers to the ability of an individual to think, reason, and remember information, as well as solve problems, make decisions, and manage thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

So what's all the hype around cold showers, cold plunges and ice baths? Is there science behind this new phenomenon, or is it even new at all? It certainly has been made more popular since "The Iceman" Wim Hof became famous through cold exposure stunts and a strong social media presence.

Here at Testify Performance, we are always investigating new technologies to enhance our client experience and ability to gather and analyze information related to performance. We take pride in using objective testing data to provide us with as much context as possible when designing training programs for our athletes. Working with VALD late this summer and fall was a welcomed addition to our Sport Science toolkit.