Knowledge

The first step in the road to success in any endeavour is a goal. Numerous studies have shown that individuals who set goals have a far better chance of achieving them than those who do not (Locke, 1985). Even the simplest daily tasks revolve around setting goals. For...

“I can't touch my toes, my hamstrings are too tight.” “I stretch my hamstrings all the time, yet I still can’t touch my toes.” These are a handful of direct quotes from clients over the years. Most people immediately associate this problem with hamstring flexibility...

Often, you’ll walk in to MPC and the members are performing a variation of a glute activation exercise (banded walks, clamshells, lying down leg circles, etc). Most gyms in the industry understand the value of why strengthening the glutes is so important, but very few...

VO2 Max Definition In basic terms, VO2 max is an indicator of aerobic endurance and cardiovascular fitness. It is a measure of maximal oxygen consumption. It is also termed peak oxygen uptake or maximal oxygen capacity. VO2 max is a measure of the cardiovascular...

How Can We Progress Core Exercises While Training? The "core" is so much more than the "6-pack washboard abs". Our core is a rather large collection of muscles which stabilize and move the spine. In general, your shoulders, torso, and hips all make up "core strength"....

What is high performance athlete training at MPC? Movement Performance Centre offers one-on-one coaching, group fitness training and high performance athlete coaching. High performance athlete training programs are specialized and tailored to the athlete’s sport, as...