Ttus Strength & Conditioning

Excited to get started and dive right into TPI Fitness Level 2!! #fitness #golffitness #exercise #tpi #mytpi

Attention Thunder Bay yogis..Thrive boss Leah Hemsworth will be leading one last yoga class before baby #2 comes. She'll be leading a hatha class at Thrive in t...he new year! Only 3 spots left! Class details: What: All-levels Hatha Yoga Fridays at lunch When: Friday, January 5th to Friday, February 23rd (8 weeks) Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Where: Thrive Strength & Wellness (located inside the Chapple building at 707 E Victoria Ave) Cost: $104 ($13/class x 8 weeks) Please contact Leah at [email protected] to register.

Crunching some numbers and 4 irons with Evan Degrazia on the range! If you’re interested in finding out your swing data, send us a message or contact: Max Vaclav (cell number - 708-8215)

Just finished the first session of TPI day 2 and I got my screen results back. It identified several areas of weakness including my glute function, single leg balance and rotation of the lower extremity. Addressing those areas on lunch with some corrective exercises. Really lovin’ the experience and I am looking forward to bringing what I’ve learned back to the golfers in TBay! @mytpi @jasonglasslab #yyz #golffitness #tpi #tpiyyz

The winners of the TPI screens are: Tyson Bouchard Krista Petrone Josh Boyes Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word!! Keep your eyes peeled this coming March and April for more giveaways closer to the start of the season!

Really enjoyed day 1 of the Level 1 TPI Seminar! @mytpi #golf #golffitness

I've been really looking forward to this post! I am now offering golf specific services for 2018 starting right now! You can work on your game indoors and start this coming golf season ahead of the curve! Get actual club yardage data using state of the art technology and/or sign up for golf-specific training as an individual or in groups. Share this post and tag someone you think might be interested for a chance to win one of 3 free Titleist Performance Institute, golf-specif...ic movement screens! For more details message us here or Contact Max: email: [email protected] phone: 807-708-8215

If Monday were an exercise @lululemon #fitness #exercise #gym #health #personaltraining #morninggrind

If you're at the gym and it doesn't have the equipment you normally use, improvise Here are 3 variations of a half-kneeling lift with different equipment. This... exercise is functional and is a great way to target trunk stability with upper extremity movement. Ideal for rotational sports or jobs requiring manual labour. Changing up the equipment and tempo are ways of modifying the demands of the exercise (slow and even tempo or more powerful and explosive). #health #fitness #training #golf #golffitness #exercise #lululemon #uplifting See more

If you haven't checked out Boulder Bear in town, give it a try! It's a barrel of fun...or monkeys

Really excited to see this cruising around!

Love this one! Motivational Monday quote. No matter where you are on the winding path to achieving your goals, any steps in the right direction get you closer to achieving them.

Motivational Monday Quote: "If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan Perseverance is a powerful ally on the long and at times cumbersome road to success. Take a page out of Michael's book and welcome challenges and obstacles as opportunities to grow and get better.

Pushing through to the long weekend like:

This is a fun one. Not a starting point, but definitely a progression for improving and maintaining shoulder mobility. Working on trying to keep the movement as smooth and controlled as possible. #training #mobility #exercise Music By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com

Hi all! The website is up and running so if you have some time and are interested in learning a bit more about the services or want to set up a free consult, head on over and check it out! Feel free to shoot me a message with your thoughts. Also, Ttus is on instagram, so check that out too! website: http://www.totusstrength.ca/ insta: @totusstrength - Max

For those that don't think they have a ton of time to workout, even shorter bouts of high intensity exercise can have a positive impact on health! Get out and get moving! looking for a nudge in the right direction? Shoot me a message!

Look at challenges or risks as opportunities to learn and get better. Try to grow your comfort zone, don't just live in it.

Playing around with a push up variation. Adding an unstable surface or an extra movement increases the difficulty of this exercise as you have to work harder to maintain stability. Definitely trickier than the conventional push up. How many push ups can you do?! Music By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com

Here's an interesting article looking at the benefits of performing exercise programs for lower back pain, coupled with manual therapy. In short, the study found that people who performed exercise programs experienced a reduction in back pain and disability, with greater results found in a group taught to be aware of and control the movement of their spine.

If you or someone you know is looking to get a jump on their sport or physical activity this summer, shoot us a message or give us a call at 807-708-8215 to set up a free consultation!

I highly recommend the documentary "Happy" on Netflix and elsewhere. As the title suggests, it delves into what brings happiness to people. Exercise and physical activity are also discussed as being great vehicles for happiness too, so get moving!

Ttus Strength & Conditioning: Goal Setting

This is a good source of information that touches on what I talked about in the recent video. Good luck and good goal setting! -Max

Technical difficulties of course. To watch the live video head over to my profile: https://www.facebook.com/maximilian.vaclav I will upload the video to this page for viewing once it's completed.

On Thursday at 11:00am I will be hosting a short Facebook Live video, talking about goal setting. If you're interested, drop on by! -Max

Hope everyone had a happy Family Day! If you've got a busy rest of the week with lots to do, try writing things down in a checklist. Checklists de-clutter the brain and can help you stay organized. Plus crossing something off the list releases small amounts of dopamine which can boost motivation when you may need that kick in the pants!

With the New Year under way, if you or someone you know wants to be more active to improve their general health, fitness, or is looking to get more out of their sport of interest, call or send me a message. I am happy to work with people of all abilities and experience levels. Additionally, small-group services are available for those who would like to exercise in a group setting. For more information or to set up a free consultation and movement screen, contact Max at (807)-708-8215 or send me a message!

Here's a short video that's great for people who sit for long periods or work at a desk all day!

This is a really good and really short video illustrating lifting mechanics and why they are important to preventing injury.

If you've been sitting at your desk all day, take a couple of minutes to stretch or get up and move around. We are built to move and sitting or standing in a single position for an extended period of time can have detrimental effects on our posture and health. Attached are some great stretches that you can do in the workplace. Numbers 7, 8 and 11 are good ones to give a try!

A few shots this morning!

If you're debating on going for that hike after work or going to the gym, and you have 10 minutes, give this video a watch. Tony makes some great points about how being physically active can have a major impact on your quality of life and happiness!

This is a short TEDx Talk that I recommend if you are in need of a motivational boost or are thinking about making a positive change in your life. Sometimes "new" and "change" can be scary and it is easier to be complacent, but if you stay in your comfort zone you never explore the possibility of better or happier. Jump of the diving board!

For individuals interested in managing their weight or striving to improve their health, fitness, or athletic performance, I offer free consultations! Working together, we can identify a plan that will help you reach your goals. Also, here are some quick facts about the benefits of walking after lunch that you might not know:

This is a great, short read that gives some ideas for snacks at work that are healthier than visiting the vending machine.