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Intelligent programming for athletes and average Joes. Coach Justin Mayo offers virtual and in-perso

12/02/2022

Big shoutout to the for another week of solid training. No shortage of work ethic, accountability and chirps on this team 🗣️

Big game against Oakville this Sunday at the UofG @ 3:30, go show them some support 💪

09/28/2022

Sharing a random workout for others to “try” is probably the most over saturated and misleading area of the online fitness space at the moment.

Thousands of videos starting with “Give this workout a try to grow your delts” or “if you want legs like mine give this workout a shot”… this language is extremely misleading. Results are derived from a particular process, a repetitive consistency and an understanding of adaptation & stressors.

Next time you think about sharing a random session try adding some context and let people know that just because you’re doing something doesn’t mean they should be doing that as well.

06/05/2022

Wondering if my “Athlete for Life” program is right for you ?

Here’s what Andrea (former varsity basketball athlete at Queens University) had to say about her experience with the program.

$45/month all delivered through Teambuildrs easy to use software to ensure your performance. Link in bio.

04/29/2022

Wondering if my “Athlete for Life” program is right for you ?

Here’s what Maddy (former varsity soccer athlete and current Guelph Union defender) had to say about her experience with the program.

$45/month all delivered through Teambuildrs easy to use software to ensure your performance. Link in bio.

04/17/2022

There is no shortage of easily accessible (and often free) information on just about every training concept under the sun.

Journals, forums, articles, lectures, workshops, textbooks, podcasts, YouTube videos, social media. You name it, you can find it.

So why are some people still so lost when it comes to training and seeing results…

Their obsession with finding the most “optimal” trajectory is a road to nowhere. Sometimes you have to throw yourself into the fire and learn what works (or what doesn’t) through experience.

All the time and energy wasted flip-flopping and saying “well what if I tried ____?” when you could have just spent that time being consistent with SOMETHING.

Find a strategy, implement it, evaluate it and adjust accordingly. No one is going to spoon feed you a daily dose of hard work. There comes a time where you just have to shut up and do it.

04/12/2022

Same load, better depth!

Not all personal bests are about numbers. Some are about moving better! 5 week difference in back squat depth for Maggie with 145lbs x 5 reps.

How did she do it?
No it wasn’t mobility drills and stretching… we added isometric holds (Pauses) to the bottom of her back squat (3-5seconds) to encourage stability and control in deep ranges of motion. This helped the nervous system establish that this depth was in fact “safe” for her joint systems to go through under considerable loads!

More R.O.M. = more opportunity for strength and resilience

04/09/2022

Strength and Power gains for my boy Caelan!

Right where we want to be heading into the competitive season on the pitch ⚽️. A big part of working with taller athletes (Caelen clocks in at 6’3) is giving them the right tools/constraints to accomplish the intended training outcomes. We are using the front squat and some heel elevation to work with his long levers/structure after a few months of building up his goblet squat.

Looking forward to seeing Caelan in action this season 🔥

03/06/2022

A sad reality that still exists within minor sports.

A hectic and jam packed practice and game schedule is enough of a stressor. for athletes. We don’t need to further deplete these individuals with exercise based punishment for a poor performance.

Nothing says “I’m going to let my ego get in the way of developing my athletes” like a bag skate after a loss or endless shuttle runs until the team is dragging themselves off of the floor.

If athlete well-being is a top priority your actions, training structure, and practice plans should reflect as such!

12/02/2021

🏎Acceleration🏎
Some snap shots of the U14 Rockwood FC ladies from this week. This is only our second week working on acceleration mechanics and these girls have impressed me a lot! Not only are they receptive to feedback, they truly want to get better and better each rep.
After week 1, I noticed most of the group was unloading the front leg on the first step and pushing more off of the back foot (not ideal). We switched gears and decided to accelerate from a single leg (front leg) position to teach loading the big toe/forefoot on the front leg. Instantly I saw better positions, postures and arm-action. These girls are going to be flying around the pitch next season!

11/29/2021

🍎Low Hanging Fruit 🍎
There’s something to be said about wanted an edge in performance. However, much of the ✨secret✨ you’re searching for, can be found by just doing basic things at a higher level. Training isn’t rocket science (even though social media and influencers might lead you to believe it is).
Listen to your body. If you’re tired, sleep more. If you’re sore all of the time, take a look at how much you’re trying to jam into your training/practice. If you’re overwhelmed with “what to eat”, reach for something that doesn’t come in a package. Be a master of the basics. They’ll hold up a lot longer than many of these gimmicks.

11/16/2021

👟First Step 👟
These snapshots were taken 1 minute apart!
Wanna know the difference? I filmed Jackson’s first rep so he could get a visual of what we could work on. After watching the video… BOOM! rep 2 he nailed it! Video is a powerful coaching tool that can often fill in the gaps that verbal cues might leave behind. Shoutout to for his work ethic and pursuit of performance on and off of the field ⚾️

10/29/2021

Insert the Athlete for Life Program!
Your body can only meet the demands that you’ve adequately prepared it for.
Here are some qualities that the typical “bro-split” (chest day, back day, leg day etc) doesn’t account for:

- Tissue tolerance, especially in the lower limb. How are you going to change directions, run fast or jump high when the only thing you’ve done for your lower leg is seated calf raises ?

- Stability. Athletes need integrated stability in order to execute force transfer, protect the ball against an opponent and react with the ground/their surroundings.
- Strength without unnecessary soreness and fatigue. Bro-splits focus on high volume sessions targeting 1-3 muscle groups in a single session. This leads to a lot of soreness and impaired movement capabilities, for at least 24hours after training. Strength training should have measurable progression without unnecessary fluff that might take away from your ability to perform.
Ready to start training like an athlete ?
Head to my website to sign up for the Athlete for Life program for just $45/month

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