Mindset! #LifeIsGood

-April 22nd, 2020- As we continue to deal with COVID-19 I found myself recently starting to get down. The uncertainty over the virus, the constant worry of physical distancing to stay safe, when will the gym be able to open again, what’s the new normal going to look like etc. Not being able to hang […]

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Posted by Sean Holmes
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Apr, 22, 2020
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Tips to Get Through Working From Home or Self Isolation

-March 25th, 2020- We are right at the start of essential business being closed in Ontario, which means many people are either working from home or spending more time at home than usual. Watch below for a few tips I share on how to get through the next few weeks. Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind […]

Posted by Sean Holmes
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Mar, 26, 2020
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Things We Don’t Do Part 1: Back Squat

-January 7th, 2020- This is going to be a series of posts on things/exercises we don’t do at The Dynamic Athlete. There are 3 specific exercises that are very popular that we do not do and this will highlight the 1st. The Back Squat. Probably the most well known and used exercise for leg strength, […]

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Posted by Sean Holmes
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Jan, 07, 2020
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Reactive Chase Drill to Curvilinear Sprint (VIDEO)

-September 28th, 2019- The National Lacrosse Season is soon approaching so the players are starting to train more often to gear up for training camp. A good lacrosse training program will not just be a strength training program. It should include a proper warm up/mobility/activation, Speed and Agility training, Power training (med ball throws/jumps/Olympic lifts), […]

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Posted by Sean Holmes
Posted in The Toronto Rock, Training tips, Training videos
Sep, 28, 2019
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Nicki Bolender and Chris Nainer: February Athletes of the Month

-February 21st, 2019- Our February Athletes of the Month are the Figure Skating Pair of Nicki and Chris. They began training with us last Spring and since then they’ve been fun to watch as they continue to set Personal Bests, both as a team and in their individual competitions. This Month Nicki had a 1st […]

Posted by Sean Holmes
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Feb, 21, 2019
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Supplements/Vitamins for Adults

-February 19th, 2019- In January I started a new supplement program that I first heard from Strength Coach Mike Boyle. Let me tell you, it works. It’s very basic. Everyone should already be taking a Multi-Vitamin every day so hopefully you have that one covered already. I’ve already been taking 6 Vitamin D pills with […]

Posted by Sean Holmes
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Feb, 19, 2019
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What Would You Give to Succeed?

-November 18th, 2016- I found this great blog the other day titled I’d Give Anything. I thought it was so bang on that I had to share it. To give you a quick glimpse into it this is the opening quote: “Many people have the ambition to succeed; they may even have a special aptitude […]

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Posted by Sean Holmes
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Nov, 18, 2016
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Vitamin D: Defence against COVID-19 and Improved Sleep

-Originally posted January 22nd, 2016- Updated January 14th, 2021 Below you will find a post from 2016 where I stress the importance of Vitamin D and it’s relationship to sleep. However as we begin a new 28 day Stay-At-Home Order here in Ontario due to COVID-19, I feel it’s important to promote Vitamin D again […]

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Posted by Sean Holmes
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Jan, 22, 2016
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Acceleration Training: The Sled Push

-November 11th, 2015- In team sports, Speed Kills. More important than maximum speed though is acceleration. We teach specific acceleration running technique at TheDA. We don’t just put cones down and say run there as fast as you can. We break down the athletes technique stride by stride to improve their ability to apply force. […]

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Posted by Sean Holmes
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Nov, 11, 2015
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Perfecting the Chin Up

-November 6th, 2015- The Chin Up is easily one of the least favourites of our athletes. It’s tough and requires great strength relative to your bodyweight. Physics play a big role in Chin Ups, as taller athletes with longer levers are at a disadvantage. Below is a video of Jaclyn demonstrating a proper ChinUp, as […]

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