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Off Season, altitude and attitude
Over the last month, I have noticed a recurring theme. Several people have reported annoying injuries and tightness in recent weeks. This coincides with the return to school, the winter sports season, and a general increase in activity following a summer break. The Importance of Rest Taking time off isn't the main issue. It's the rapid change in activity levels that poses a problem. Rest and recuperation are vital. The demands on our time and energy can be overwhelming. There

Dave Hedges
Sep 24, 20253 min read
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The Importance of Warming Up for Optimal Performance
Understanding the Warm-Up No one enjoys warming up. I certainly don’t. It occupies a significant space in my mind. Recently, an online client shared her thoughts on the training app. She mentioned spending more time on warm-up drills, believing that this was where most of the benefits of her training would come from. And she is absolutely right. When I create a training plan, I view the warm-up as the key to unlocking peak performance in the "main" exercises. These "main" exe

Dave Hedges
Sep 19, 20253 min read
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Making progress without chasing numbers
I was asked about making progress without chasing numbers. It was part of a multi question email from a reader that I have split into its...

Dave Hedges
Sep 4, 20253 min read
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