They Say it Takes Nine Months to Lose the Baby Weight
April 20, 2015 by ·
This article is from Mama Lion Strong – Check out Jennifer’s Website HERE. Mama Lion will be completing new Pre/Postnatal training programs out of Synergy Strength starting in May. Programming info HERE. They Say it Takes Nine Months to Lose the Baby Weight My son is nine months old today and a lot of women […]
Strength Training for New Moms – Jennifer Campbell
April 17, 2015 by ·
Strength Training For New Moms The pre and postnatal sector is an under-serviced market in Saskatoon. Currently there are fitness businesses targeting this market (outdoor boot camps, strollercise, etc.) but very few are training them in a safe and effective manner, with an emphasis on preparing for childbirth and postpartum recovery. The fact that one […]
It Couldn’t be done –
October 23, 2014 by ·
A friend recently sent me a cartoon sketch that hit home solidly. If you have ever felt down, which we certainly all have, or felt bouts of self pity this short poem might be just the cure. Enjoy.
Strength in women and a humble dad
July 7, 2014 by ·
I was forwarded a very interesting article on strength in women. The story came from an angle of a father telling the world that his daughters were stronger and better than him in amy ways, which made him proud. I thought it was quite interesting and I hope one day to have just as confident […]
NEW SPORT Warm-up Protocol
July 3, 2014 by ·
SPORT WARM-UP Watch the video below that explains the following; – HS wrist stretch – 20-60sec – Bent-Over shoulder mobilization on wall – x8-12 – Banded bent-over lat pullback/down x 10-15 – Banded neutral grip rows x 10-15 – Banded Chinese row w/ external rotation -10-15 – Banded overhead straight arm rows + OHS x […]
Guest Post – “Burpee Hate” – Steven Siciliano
April 2, 2014 by ·
I recently received this email from one of our members following the CrossFit Open wod 14.5 and one of our long Sexy Metcon Burpee wods programmed the following week (on Tuesday). I personally have never been a fan of burpees and think Steven might be on to something here. Please give this a read, I […]
Synergy Trainer BOSS Strength Testimonials
February 24, 2014 by ·
Boss Strength Institute (Scotty Butcher and Chad Benko) put on a full weekend course on strength training called “The BOSS Strength – Foundations in Strength Training for General Populations”. The weekend was a huge success with 15 individuals taking in the first BOSS full weekend course. We had individuals from all across the province attend […]
BOSS VIDEO – Aerobic exercise volume for health and fitness
February 21, 2014 by ·
Scotty B discusses the concept of volume and the “more is better” approach with regard to aerobic exercise for health and fitness gains. Running was used as the example discipline in this video, but it can be applied to all sports or aerobic disciplines. This video is a short excerpt from a talk done at […]
Exercise is not enough – Part 1. We need BOTH low and high intensity work.
February 4, 2014 by ·
“Fitness isn’t easy and it’s not supposed to be: anyone telling you otherwise is lying to you. Activity, on the other hand, should be really easy. Knowing the difference and not confusing the two is important, but the key is also knowing that you need both in a health and wellness program.” In a day […]
