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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


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


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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