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We all have our days. Don’t beat yourself up over it ! Embracing your mental health means admitting when things are rough and allowing yourself to pass through it . Be patient with yourself ! #torontomentalhealth #mentalhealth #athletementalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness #itsoktohaveabadday #beyourself #sportspsychology #sportsperformance #torontoathlete #torontocoach #torontotrainer #torontolife #torontofitfam #itsyourdivineright #theapcomplex (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLCLD1hR_C/?igshid=186pssw1uu2e1

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Regrann from @strengthguide - Static stretching seems to have an acute negative effect on strength; the longer you hold the stretch, the more decrements in performance you have, but even short static holds harm performance [1,2,5] ___ Furthermore, studies suggest that static stretching does not help reduce risk of injury, nor does it help with recovery [4]. Static stretching also reduces muscle stiffness, this is not a good thing. This reduction in muscle stiffness is the exact thing that causes the decrements in performance due to the reductions in recoil as mentioned above [2] ___ If you attempted your current 1RM squat through the concentric portion only, you would fail miserably. This is because you aren’t taking advantage of the stretch reflex at the bottom. This is why we squat less if we pause at at the bottom or squat onto pins. Stretching the muscle reduces this stretch reflex therefore reducing its force producing capabilities. Foam rolling is a great alternative as it has been shown to increase range of motion (if needed) without harming performance [6,7] ___ Keep in mind that if you want to improve range of motion overtime, then you could just stretch at a different time, maybe post workout, before training but on a body part that will not be trained, or before bed etc [3]. Since the performance reducing effects of static stretching are only temporary and don’t last forever [2] (they likely completely fade away after a couple hours) - #regrann #stretching #flexibility #gymlife #gym #fitness #athlete #physicalfitness #musclehealth #jointhealth #sports #sportsperformance #musclepull #muscleinjury #musclerehab #prehab #athleticeatery #toronto #the6ix #athleticeatery #theapcomplex #nutrition #selfcare #mentalhealth #macros #kinesiology #staticstretching #dynamicstretching #fitfam #fitspo (at Toronto, Ontario)

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"Unlike double unders, which when mastered can actually provide an athlete some much needed rest during a workout, triple unders take significantly more force to complete. The athlete has to jump higher and rotate the rope faster, which means his/her entire body is under more duress — the heart rate spikes, shoulders and forearms ache, and when the body starts to fatigue, the brain actually has to pay attention so as not to trip up." source: @barbend Regrann from @sarasigmunds - 32 TU´s 🖖🏻 _ #Crossfit #CrossfitGames @RXsmartgear #EvoSpeedrope #ExtremeVelocityOptimized #TheOfficialJumpropeOfSeriousAthletes #ElevateYourFitness #TripleUnderKilla - #regrann #tripleunders #doubleunders #skipping #jumprope #footspeed #fullbodypower #oxygendebt #gym #fitness #fitfam #fitspo #sportsperformance #health #feelgood #mentalhealth #warriorlife #athleticeatery #toronto #torontocrossfit #theapcomplex #coordination (at The Athletic Performance Complex)

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Regrann from @olesiafitpro - Hip mobility challenge I had few trails before successfully made it. Watch till the end I added a bit of my version 😄😄 #hipmobilitychallenge#hipmobility#fullbodyintegration#flexibylity#mobility#yogainspiration#pilateslovers#crazyfun#gym #fitness #sportsperformance #toronto #torontofitness #functionalfitness #functionalmovement #athleticeatery #the6ix #theapcomplex #bolton #femalefitness #dope #trynewshit #nutrition #fitnesstudio #macros #unconventionalstrength #movement #openmind #fitnessstudio (at Toronto, Ontario)

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Eat. Real. Food #athleticeatery #theapcomplex #gym #fitness #torontofitness #sportsperformance #athleticperformance #toronto #red #rouge #alphacolours #alphamale #alphafemale #warriorlife #gmo #realfood #processedfood #nutrition #grocery #groceryshopping #cleaneating #larrymccleary #macros #additives #bodybuilding #weightlossgoals2018 #athletediet #bolton #brampton #personaltraining (at The Athletic Performance Complex)

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Benefts of the Muscle Snatch source: @barbend The Benefits of the Muscle Snatch. The muscle snatch is a snatch variation that is often used by coaches to prime the snatching movement, increase pullingstrength, and enhance snatch mechanics and fluidity throughout the pull and turnover.  The muscle snatch can prepare all the muscles in the upper back and shoulders for heavier snatch sessions. By performing muscle snatches with lighter relative loads during the warm-up, you can increase the upper and lower back engagement, triceps, shoulders, chest, and more; all of which need to be maximally recruited during heavier lifts. Similar to the power snatch and other light movements, the muscle snatch can be a great way to train the general movement patterning needed to snatch (the pulling phase, not the absorption of load overhead in the squat position phase) during times of tapering, recovery weeks, and/or warm-ups. By using muscle snatches, coaches and athletes can still train pulling strength, aggression, and technical mastery of certain phases of the lift (set up, first pull, second pull, some of the turnover/third pull) while allowing for some recovery and neural adaptation to occur in times an athlete may need decreased intensities and volumes. thanks to: for inspiring this post. #gym #fitness #workout #exercise #athletictraining #sportsperformance #weightlifting #functionalstrength #gymlife #strong #snatch #powersnatch #musclesnatch #weightliftingmotivation #explosivepower #fullbodypower #functionalpower #kineticchain #crossfit #olympiclifting #fitfam #fitspo #sportstraining #personaltrainer #athleticeatery #toronto #theapcomplex #warriorlife #lift #muscle (at Toronto, Ontario)

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#beyourself #beyou #tiger #apexpredator #foodchain #topofthefoodchain #tigress #gym #fitness #exercise #sportsmentality #sportsgoals #fitspo #fitfam #athletelife #athlete #sports #gymtime #sportsperfomance #motivateyourself #sportsmotivation #mentalhealth #theapcomplex #sportsnutrition #strengthcoach #athleticeatery #toronto #the6ix #workout #beauthentic (at Toronto, Ontario)

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Regrann from @squat_university - Do you find yourself constantly missing heavy cleans in front of you like this video shows? Often this problem isn’t due to pure strength (as you can see how high this athlete pulls the barbell) instead it’s due to poor coordination and timing which allows the barl to come crashing down on the body.👇🏼 . If this sounds like you, here’s a simple progression from Olympian chad Vaughn that can help. To perform a power clean, then perform a 5-10 second paused front squat. In this bottom position feel for your core staying braced and your body balanced across your full foot before standing back up.✅ . During the turnover of your next power clean, work on creating instantaneous stability the second the bar touches your shoulders. Like a boxer throwing a punch this should be a very powerful and quick movement. Hold this turnover for a second before performing a full squat.🏋🏼‍♀️ . After a few weeks of perfecting those movements, move to learning the clean pull under with the open barbell. Start slowly and maintain a full connection to the barbell. Keep your arms long and your elbows pointed out to the side. With your core braced, lean back slightly without arching your low back or pushing your chest out. Keep your full foot engaged to the floor and your knees straight. Simultaneously bend your arms and knees as you pull under the bar, keep your feet grounded. (you may have to position them in your receiving position for comfort).✅ . As this becomes easier, you can speed up the lift and perform a small powerful jump under . Once you can do this lift with some weight, you should notice great carry over to the timing of your full lift.🙌🏼🏋🏼‍♀️ . Thank you to Chad Vaughn @olychad for demonstrating this progression and to Greg Freeman @imperfectgentleman2.0 for being today's athlete model - #gym #fitness #sportsperformance #athleticeatery #athlete #toronto #theapcomplex #personaltraining #strengthandconditioningspecialist #fitfam #olympiclifting #powerclean #fullbodworkout #power #explosivetraining #Powerlifting #torontogym #studentathletes #gymlife #nutrition #sportsnutrition #healthyliving #nervoussystem #skilltraining #strength

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Inflammation can play a major part in sports performance and recovery. What we consider to be small details, can make all the difference in your practices games or matches . Proper hydration and nutrition can do a whole lot in terms of recovery and inflammation reduction: •protein. •antioxidants. •hydration. Give your body what it needs! #torontosportsperformance #sportsperformance #torontogym #fitness #athleticperformance #warriorlife #sportsnutrition #inflammation #inflammationrelief #gymlife #theapcomplex #athleticeatery #itsyourdivineright #sportsmentality #thelittlethings (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0YnF0jlcq4/?igshid=12yvulzhkgkh5

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It’s hot outside! Protect yourself by looking out for these symptoms. Dehydration is a serious problem that can lead to greater health issues. Help Solve this by keeping a cool drinking container of water nearby! Rather than take large gulps, Sip every few moments ! Would you like us to hydrate your sporting /corporate event ? DM us #torontowater #thehydrationinitiative #hydrationinitiative #drinkwater #h2oislife #hydration #sportshydration #hydrationawareness #benefitsofhydration #athleticeatery #theapcomplex #itsyourdivineright #torontosports #sportsperformance #athleticperformance #athleticoutreach #athletementalhealth #athletichydration #mentalhealth #functionalfitness #torontohealth #climatechange #canadaclimatechange #torontofitness #dehydrationsymptoms #gethydrated #torontoathletes #torontosportstraining #athleticcommunity #fitspo (at The Athletic Eatery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MR8M2FAD3/?igshid=hibfq0l1yjmz

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#thehydrationinitiative Snapping a selfie with @iqrakhalid1 Mississauga-Erin Mills Member Of Parliament. At the @drivenbyco Charity Soccer tournament. Great afternoon with great people. Thanks so much for your advice and support! See you again soon! #athleticeatery #torontofitness #torontooutreach #torontohydration #sportshydration #athletichydration #iqrakhalid #torontofitness #sportsperformance #athleticperformance #theapcomplex #pillarofhealth #torontopersonaltrainer #torontosports #torontlife #mississaugasoccer #drivenbyco #hydrationawareness #torontofitfam #mississaugafitfam #bramptonfitam #divinerightfitnesssolutions #h20islife #torontowater #torontononprofit #water #selfie #torontoselfie #athletementalhealth (at Garthwood Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JHfYOFL6U/?igshid=lttsk9l88k0z

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Be present. Be engaged. Learn from the people around you . #selfawareness #knowyourself. #experience #athletementalhealth #mentalhealthtoronto #sportsperformance #lionvslamb #lionmentality #learnfromeverything #learnfromeveryone #torontocoach #torontosports #torontoathlete #openminded #mindfulness #athleticeatery #itsyourdivineright #theapcomplex (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzjEuJWhcKD/?igshid=9ookmm8udk87

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Our Raptors are the best Team in the @nba And like @champagnepapi Said, we have the greatest fan base @navbhatiasuperfan Is proof of that. This guy raptorizes with the best of them! He also spreads good Will and love wherever he goes. Guys like this are why #torontorocks . Where will you be when our Raptors win the #nbachampionship ? Tag a raptors fan in the comments ! #torontoraptors #raptorsuperfan #navbhatia #torontoambassador #spreadlove #raptors #warrioroflight #torontoathlete #torontosports #torontofitfam #athleticeatery #theapcomplex #followyourdreams #humanitywarrior #torontofam #sportsperformance #athletementalhealth #super #superfan #torontoentrepreneurs (at Jurassic Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByimPSNhkvP/?igshid=dk7w9lhe73ax

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Food Insecurity is a major problem in Toronto. Many Canadians simply aren’t able to afford to pay for monthly bills PLUS food. Food banks are instrumental in ensuring that we have a source of reliable, nutritious options when needed; but, they need our support to Keep their shelves stocked. The Great Canadian Peanut Butter Drive is here to ensure that Canadians are able to receive this Nutrient dense, tasty superfood. @athleticeatery has partnered with a number of dynamic, socially conscious businesses in the GTA to help CRUSH Hunger and Food Insecurity in our city. Join us! Visit one of our awesome Peanut Butter Donation Centers around the GTA and be sure to attend our Peanut Butter Finale on May 25 @theapcomplex ! We will be collecting donations , conducting group workout sessions, and taste testing a bunch of #peanutbutterrecipes courtesy of our friends @kandiceleefiredup and @jamelia_gregory of @epicureofficial . Admission: one Jar of #peanutbutter. Join us! See you there! More cool details to come ! #torontocharity #torontofoodbanks #foodbankscanada #foodbankstoronto #torontocharity #torontocharityevent #torontononprofit #torontooutreach #torontocommunity #boltoncommunity #foodinsecurity #torontohunger #whoshungry #caledonfoodbank #bramptonfoodbank #athleticeatery #thegreatcanadianpeanutbutterdrive #theapcomplex (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPbtoah3Cg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19odyu4tkkin8

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Avocado Toast w/ #peanutbutter #banana and #beepollen Nutrient dense, and filled with #healthyfats thanks to @coolinari for inspiring this post. We are going Nutty in the month of May @athleticeatery ! Hashtag us to have your peanut butter recipes featured! Come and visit us @theapcomplex with your peanut butter donations ! not in our area? Visit over 20 donation locations in the #greatertorontoarea Come by on May 25 for our Peanut Butter Finale! #peanutbutterbreath #peanutbutteraddict #thegreatcanadianpeanutbutterdrive #foodporn #foodfestival #torontofood #torontofoodie #peanutbutterconnoisseur #sportsnutrition #torontogym #torontofitness #theapcomplex #itsyourdivineright #torontofitfam #torontocharity #torontofoodbank (at The Athletic Performance Complex) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAqk8ChS_8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uv6zscgmkyn7

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“Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride.” Gary Allan. Source: @kilianbron #stuntbike #stuntride #offroadracing #mountainbikeracing #pedalhard #lifeisawildride #athletementalhealth #nevergiveup #torontogym #torontofitness #athleticeatery #theapcomplex #boltongym #sports #torontofitfam https://www.instagram.com/p/BzcK6jtBG_Z/?igshid=jhty7r8495u4