Risling Podium Performance

08/07/2026

Seems this is popping up again but no Beef protein supplements are not superior to whey for post workout recovery. They are only more expensive. If you have no issue with whey, use it and get more benefits for your money! Outlaw Strength and I have chatted about this a few times now and keep face palming when we see this false info return. I have a longer form video of this up on YT.

08/04/2026

Keto has its uses but high performance sport whether it’s endurance or speed & power related is not its place. Carbs fuel high performance. They allow higher power outputs and for longer periods of time. This is why exogenous carbs (think of those gels, powder mixes or even a banana) are used in sport. They also allow for these higher outputs to occur at a lower perceived exertion meaning more output done but feels easier. Use carbs intelligently and you need to earn them.
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07/03/2026

90 days until I move the business to 141 Laurier Avenue West in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Now that the LEASED signage up, I DID THAT.

06/26/2026

Over the past several months I’ve seen a massive spike in coaches hyping isometrics—whether standard, overcoming, or yielding—as the next breakthrough.

They’re not.

Some have even gone as far as claiming they’re a magic bullet for improving speed and jump performance.

The reality is that if your goal is to sprint faster or jump higher, rate of force development is one of the most important qualities you need to improve. Spending a disproportionate amount of time on isometrics while neglecting explosive movement is, in my opinion, a poor trade-off.

A great conversation I had last week with 4×100m Olympic champion JEROME W BLAKE spurred this. And by the way… go give him a follow.

06/15/2026

Canadian national track and field championships are in Ottawa this week. To help our national team athletes put the final touches on their preparations I am opening the doors for them. Reach out directly to me or national team head coach Glenroy Gilbert Athletics Canada

06/11/2026

“You want to know the secret to getting stronger? Put some fu***ng weight on the bar.”

One of Charles Poliquin’s most memorable lines and the story behind it is even funnier (IYKYK)

Simple. Direct. Effective.

Sometimes the answer is adding weight to the bar and doing the work.

05/04/2026

Pleased to announce that my business Risling Podium Performance will be moving to a new home downtown Ottawa this fall. A more “official” post will come. This follows lots of back and forth negotiations with Jennings Real Estate Corporation who were excellent to deal with from start to now.

03/18/2026

Getting your protein in everyday doesn’t need to be boring or bland. Here’s a simple tuna tartare that has 40g of protein plus some good fats from avacado. Get your protein daily for general health, body composition and performance.

01/07/2026

Hey , noticed you’re peddling overhyped amino acid supplements. Time to call out the overpriced mediocrity after being asked about it multiple times. Ditch the influencer brands and opt for high-quality protein sources like whey, beef, or plant-based options.

12/09/2025

Do you struggle with Jet Lag when you travel? Especially when you fly east? Here are my top 3 sure thing tips I give my clients that allows them to arrive ready to enjoy their trip or conquer a business deal:

Today I'm talking to you about beating jet lag and I give you my 3 sure fire tips that will have you not just beating jet lag, but thriving instead of suffer...