Don’t Forget Your Feet
Feet withstand incredible natural forces every day, especially during runs and other vigorous exercise. But unless they’re currently in pain, our feet are often neglected. The problem is most fitness buffs’ main concerns are not protecting their feet, but boosting their endurance or bulking their biceps. However, proper shoes can prevent injuries and chronic pain that distract us from achieving … Read More
High Performance Athlete Training
Looking to gain the competitive edge? Karp’s High Performance Athlete Training is designed to increase your strength, agility, speed, coordination, flexibility, core stability and endurance. We also implement detailed injury prevention and nutrition planning that is individualized for each athlete. All programs are tailored to each athletes age, body-type, joint structure and the demands of your sport, playing style and … Read More
How To Tone Up, Not Bulk Up
Want all abs, no flab? You’re not alone. Recently, we’ve heard this more from both men and women alike. They aren’t after extreme muscle bulk or extra-tiny waistlines, either. They only want to be healthy, look fit, and have all the strength and energy they need to meet daily challenges. Basically, they want excellent muscle tone and conditioning. The key … Read More
Need A Challenge? Power-Up Your Workouts
Are you bored with your exercise routine? Or frustrated by diminished results? You are likely experiencing a fitness plateau. The best way to break through it is to challenge your body in new and different ways. To start, here are three effective methods for elevating your workouts. 1) Add Some Squeeze: You can intensify almost any exercise just by adding some … Read More
Off-Season Conditioning: Getting Back to Basics
Ever wondered what NHL players do in the off season? If your first thoughts were golf and hitting the beach, think again. Pro athletes are among the very best at what they do, but there are always younger players out there training hard to take their coveted spots. Whether they’re trying to join the pros or remain among the world’s … Read More
Resolutions 2015: This Year, It’s Personal
When New Year’s fitness resolutions don’t stick past mid-January, it is often because they were too impersonal. Resolving only to ‘eat better’ or ‘exercise more’ reduces your desire for increased fitness to mere general advice. Instead of all that, this year: let’s make it personal. Connect your 2015 fitness resolution to something highly individual that makes you feel excited, inspired, … Read More
Explosive Training Required to Improve Hockey Performance
As summer gets into full swing, now is the time for all serious hockey players to begin preparing for the upcoming fall 2013 season. At Karp Fitness and Personal Training, we have helped top players like Ryan Kesler and Kevin Bieksa of the Vancouver Canucks, as well as many other professional and aspiring hockey talents, to organize and implement their off-season … Read More
2014 Fitness Gift Guide
The fitness and rehab industries are ever-changing. So each new year brings a fresh batch of innovative gift ideas for your fit-frenzied loved ones. This year, we decided to focus on value conscious gifts that are sure to inspire and amaze. Since they range from just $10.00 and up, you could even consider buying them all! Looking to really impress? Our higher-end … Read More
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‘How’ Do You Bench
Most have heard the fitness question, what do you bench? It refers to your one-rep max for the bench press. Hint: in certain circles, under 1.5 times your own body weight could be frowned on. Yikes! But times have changed. Many now understand that training for functional fitness and pure strength are very different. So these days, no matter your … Read More
In-Season Training: Improve Your Speed Right Now!
Too many young players believe the off-season is the only time to make physical improvements. But as Conor explains below, most amateur athletes have plenty of time during the season to strive toward their true fitness potential. By Conor Doherty, B.Kin During the season is one of those times that players are told, it’s all about maintenance. You’re told you … Read More