Better Than Yesterday....

It's Monday. Don't complain. Be greatful that you woke up and can make a difference today...  

Sometime someone asks a question that you hear over and over. Sometimes it's a good idea to just get the answer out there because down the line, it's going to come up again. 

Listen to a new but not so new practice helping to treat people with chronic pain and injuries here in Winnipeg. Manual ostopathy has been aaround for a long time but there are only a handfull of certified practitioners in the city. If you're looking for some relief or a non invasive type of therapy you might want to check it out... 

It's alwasy great seeing members keeping up with their training whether no matter where they go. Amanda Turton was a member here at Starke before she moved to Ottawa and kept her CrossFit gains going. She was visiting the peg and came in for a drop in and I thougth it would be great to pick her brain on her motivation for continuing her journey of health, fitness and picking things up and putting...

What does it take to be an Olympic level athlete. Well it might be different than what you think. Listen to what one athlete went through on the road to the highest level of competition in Rowing.

What does it take to be an Olympic level athlete. Well it might be different than what you think. Listen to what one athlete went through on the road to the highest level of competition in Rowing.

Some workouts are a redo and others are better left as a one and done. Find out which ones you should challenge again and which ones are better left alone...

Do you remember your first CrossFit experience? What got you hooked on it and fired up to come back and get better? Ben tells us abou this first time... 

You could be strong, fast, technically sound and dialled in ready for your event physically. None of that matters when the gun goes off if everything's out of whack in your head... 

Your genetics can tell you a lot. Getting "tested" to see what predispositions you might be subject to in your blood lines can help you to make better choices. What would you do if you knew?

Having goals while training will help you get to that next level rather than just comming in and hitting the day to day. Ask yourself why you're doing what you do and how it's making oyu better...

Mikey Cruz walked in our doors at almost 350lbs. In the past year he's dropped almost 100 of those pounds and keeps getting fitter, faster and better. Listen to his story and find out why there are NO EXCUCES!!! 

What is the practice of Athletic Therapy and when would you book a session with one? Find out more with Certified therapists Heather and Jeremy... 

As we introduce the sport of Powerlifting into our programs here at Starke we through it would be good to sit down with Mark and Kurt and find out what the sport of Powerlifting is all about.

Are you where you need to be? Having a sense of belonging no matter what you're doing and where you are is important. Having that sense of belonging creates purpose adds consistency and a form of comfort. Whatever you do and however you do it we hope you feel like you belong there.

It doesn't matter what you do everyone is going to hit a plateau. What matters is what you do about hitting that plateau. What changes are you going to make see can surpass it? What habits are you willing to change in your life so you can succeed? How much work are you willing to put into become better? These are all things you need to think about if you plan on taking it to the next level.

Weight lifting is a lot different than weightlifting for CrossFit. The requirements for weight lifting in both sports are highly demanding requiring precision, consistency, accuracy, strength, speed, power. If you want to be a good weightlifter  CrossFit you'll need to become a good weightlifter first.

In this episode we sit down and talk with physiotherapist Quinn Taylor about training, Sports, rehab, and injury prevention in sports and CrossFit.

In this episode we sit down with owner of Cranked Energy Cheryl Zealand. Cheryl was a previous training client of mine for years and was always dedicated and hard-working. I never had to wonder if she was actually doing the work I gave her. She puts that drive into everything she does and now we get to hear about it in her daily life and into this natural energy bar company she's created here in W...

I always wonder what new members to the gym or thinking. If they're excited and pumped to be here for if they're scared and wondering if they made the right choice. Listen to Sean as he talks about his introduction into the world of CrossFit.

The sport of weight lifting is dynamic explosive powerful and exciting. The requirements for being a good weightlifter are patience, consistency, passion, drive, and the ability to suffer. Do you have what it takes to be a good weightlifter?

Nutrition has so many aspects to it along with questions and fads. Alex will help break down some of those myths and fallacies.

The more you do something the better you get at it. If you're wanting to get better, you need to work on your weaknesses. This goes for anything and everything especially in the world of training. In the sport of CrossFit to become a well-rounded athlete you need to limit your weaknesses. Are you willing to put it in the work to take it to the next level?

Training with EMOM's is a great way to get stronger and fitter IF you're using them properly...