A space to share insights, resources, thoughts, recipes and more. Have a read through recent blogs to get a better understanding of TRAINING2XL’s philosophies and faves!
*Currently under construction - the T2XL blog is coming out of retirement!
Supersets are an excellent way to provide efficiency in a training session and program. A superset is when you pair two exercises intentionally together, completing them consecutively then resting before performing another set.
I have always referred to you, my team, as athletes - athletes in sport and athletes in life. It’s a special part of TRAINING2XL because I grew up as an athlete and still consider myself one today.
Taking the time to develop tools and strategies to help you connect with the individuals you work with, may serve you better than reading another article on niche training strategies - you won’t have anyone to test those strategies on if you can’t hold a conversation!
Whether you are an athlete in sport or athlete in life, getting enough protein is KEY for recovery and performance. Here’s a peak inside some of my favourite go-to high protein snacks!
This is an important topic to cover. Truthfully, it goes far beyond the weight room and the gym. Thinking about how you construct your communication in hopes of creating a connection with others is important in every industry and every facet of life.
If you’ve followed @training2xl on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed some patterns in the things that I post consistently each week. One of those things is the Saturday Circuit which I upload to my story every Saturday morning.
I try not to play favourites when it comes to exercises, but I can’t help myself with these three. Each of these movements is a staple piece in the programming I write for my athletes, as well as myself.
This is something you will hear me refer to a lot. With both my athletes in sport and athletes in life, I constantly remind them to focus on the QUALITY of their training, as opposed to the quantity of it.
As a strength and conditioning coach, I am all about building a solid foundation. I want my athletes in sport and athletes in life to be really good at the simple things - the squat, hinge, press, pull, lunge, carry etc.
Don't be fooled by the title, I don't actually believe that. I was raised in a family where "you play ball like a girl" was a compliment. I was raised to believe that I am NOT at a disadvantage because I'm a woman, and I should not be treated any differently because I am.
I do believe that developing a programming system definitely takes time, practice, and trial-and-error. It will also most likely vary depending on the demographic you work with, so it is important to figure out a process that not only makes things streamline for you, but also clear for the individual(s) on the receiving end.