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What is VO2 Max?
VO2 Max Definition In basic terms, VO2 max is an indicator of aerobic endurance and cardiovascular fitness. It is a measure of maximal oxygen consumption. It is also termed peak oxygen uptake or maximal oxygen capacity. VO2 max is a measure of the cardiovascular...
What is the “Core”?
How Can We Progress Core Exercises While Training? The "core" is so much more than the "6-pack washboard abs". Our core is a rather large collection of muscles which stabilize and move the spine. In general, your shoulders, torso, and hips all make up "core strength"....
High Performance Athlete Training
What is high performance athlete training at MPC? Movement Performance Centre offers one-on-one coaching, group fitness training and high performance athlete coaching. High performance athlete training programs are specialized and tailored to the athlete’s sport, as...
Exercise as Medicine
Four weeks have gone by since most of us made our New Years resolutions for 2017. January is arguably one of the busiest times in the gym due to the popular New Years resolution to start exercising or to exercise more. While some fitness goals may be for aesthetic...
Ways to Monitor Your Training Intensity
Heart Rate Based Training Heart rate based training is a popular training method in which individuals can objectively monitor their training and approximate workload. Heart rate monitors, such as the Polar heart rate monitor we offer here at the Movement Performance...
The Power of Keiser
The Power of Keiser At the Movement Performance Centre a majority of our training is done on Keiser strength training equipment. Utilizing the benefits of Keiser equipment we have been able to create a world class training facility. Keiser’s pneumatic...
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