Hamstrung by hamstrings
Dealing with injuries is a harsh reality for almost any athlete. No matter how careful you are, injuries happen. How you care for an...
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Our Blog
Enjoy our columns and fitness tips published monthly in Tremblant Express.
Robert Roy
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Training with technology
With the advent of smart phones and even smarter watches, technology has helped us measure how fast we run, how far we bike and the...
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Robert Roy
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The pliable athlete
Building strength, speed and endurance are key to many sports. However muscle pliability is what you want for better movement. Confusing...
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The mind-body connection
A proper warm-up is critical to an effective training session or activity. Before you run, bike, hike, swim, golf, play tennis, or work...
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Robert Roy
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Trail running tips and technique
Highway driving is different from off-roading. The same holds true for running on a paved surface and trail running. Working a wide range...
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Robert Roy
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The law of motion
As we shed our winter gear and tie-on running shoes, let’s talk physics. Then, let’s talk running. Newton’s Third Law of Motion sums up...
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Robert Roy
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Every breath you take
Those of you who train with me may tire of my repetition of the word “breathe”. However, nothing is more essential to our well-being than...
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snow fit
As the temperatures begin climb this month, the hint of spring is in the air. However, we continue to have ample opportunity to enjoy our...
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Our winter playground
Mont-Tremblant is a four-season playground where nature provides an endless array of activities. Winter, though, is by far my favourite...
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Embrace your sisu
Sisu is an ancient Finnish concept that embodies courage, resilience, determination, perseverance and inner strength. It is an...
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Fitness is not a fad
Thirty years ago, I was a freshly certified strength and conditioning coach. Pumped and primed, I landed my first job in the fitness...
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Marking a fitness milestone
Robert Roy expands RobFit Mont-Tremblant with on-line training Although 2020 has not given us a lot to celebrate, it marks Robert Roy’s...
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Robert Roy
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Jump into winter
Winter sports demand a combination of stamina and cardio fitness as well as strength. But to really kick your season into high gear,...
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Stabilize your core to save your knees
Knee pain and/or injury is one of the most common reasons people visit a physician or sports therapist. But research has found the key to...
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Boost your speed on the track
Whether you are new to running or have hundreds of kilometres behind you, track running is a valuable addition to your weekly running...
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Exercices for healthy bones
Exercise is important for building strong bones when we are young, and is essential for maintaining bone strength as we age. Exercise...
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Can you exercise too much?
Because regular exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, rarely, if ever, does a coach raise the idea of exercising too...
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Accepting change
Stay fit for life, not a finish line Cabin fever can be added to the list of current contagious infections. Our time spent indoors in...
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Robert Roy
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stay fit at home
Exercise and physical activity reduce stress. And if ever there was a time we need to reduce stress… it is now. Although your favorite...
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Strength train now: gear up for cycling season
Whether you are a triathlete, road cyclist or a mountain biker, getting stronger during the winter months will ensure a more enjoyable...
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Developing Functional Strength
Lower body strength is crucial for everyone, not just athletes. The foundational muscle groups in your hips, butt and legs are...
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Robert Roy
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Your brain On exercise
Combatting cognitive decline We all know that regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It can add years to...
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Get fit for a strong winter season
Winter is right around the corner. For skiers and winter sports lovers, this is a time of year we get excited. We haul out our gear, prep...
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Your mother was right
Good posture is important A hunched back, a slow shuffling walk and chronic back, neck and joint pain. I am not describing your...
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