Hearing the words “time for a test” can elicit a range of emotions among athletes. Some immediately go into fight or flight mode while others get excited to “see where they areRead More…
The Swim “Warm Up”
The “Warm Up” What is the proper way to warm up for a swim session? An effective warm-up is essential for a productive, injury mitigation and successful workout. A warm-up, whether forRead More…
Oliver Training Camp
The Oliver, BC training camp is jointly hosted by LYNX Triathlon and The Doctrine and will run May 2 – 6, 2019. This training camp is suited for triathletes of all abilitiesRead More…
Functional Strength Training – Weeks 3-6
Now that I’ve been working with Amanda for six weeks I’m realizing that it takes baby steps to make long term changes. I’m also learning how my poor posture has contributed toRead More…
LYNX Mock Swim Meet
Although swimming is a hybrid individual/team sport, the swim meet is clearly a team atmosphere. Teammates cheer for one another and a sense of kinship is formed as swimmers chase the outerRead More…
Friday Favorite – Kale Salad with Tahini Miso Garlic Dressing
I like kale but quite honestly, I do not love it…UNLESS it has some form of a garlic miso dressing on it! I had a delicious kale salad at LYNX Club memberRead More…
Clearing up the Questions
Post contributed by Karleen Scase Having a clear understanding of a workout a coach has provided is important to get the most out of each workout. To execute properly we need toRead More…
Macronutrients – Part 6
Fuel for Thought Weekly Column By Barb Bryan, BSc(Pharmacy), BSc(Nutrition) APA PRESCRIBING RIGHTS Macronutrients – Part 6 in a 6-part series Micronutrients – The little guys Remember when your mom told youRead More…
CSS Defined and Why You Should Care
LYNX offers “CSS development” swims in our weekly sessions. I want to take the time to define CSS and explain why it might be relevant to you. CSS stands for CriticalRead More…
Macronutrients – Part 5
Fuel for Thought Weekly Column By Barb Bryan, BSc(Pharmacy), BSc(Nutrition) APA PRESCRIBING RIGHTS Macronutrients – Part 5 in a 6-part series Dietary Fat – Macronutrient #3 – “Healthy” Fat is Fabulous! ThereRead More…