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Dec 11, 2018

Exercise - What's the cost?

Usually when I write a blog, or rather when I'm done writing it. I'll know that one or two of my clients may suspect they were on my mind when I sat down with my thoughts. This one though, I can safely say applies to almost everyone! Consider this, every Workout you complete is negatively impactful on your health. Now let me clarify - In order to elicit Super-compensation (or training effect) we must apply stress. This comes in many forms, most commonly micro tears of soft ti

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Behind the scenes – the art and science behind programing your personal training session.

Alex Ackerley

Aug 1, 2018

Behind the scenes – the art and science behind programing your personal training session.

You show up, get changed, go through your warm-up, proceed to get your butt handed to you for the next 40-45 minutes, you drip sweat all over the floor, curse, stretch, shower, get changed again. Just like that it’s over—the workout box is ticked—and you’re on with your day (feeling deservedly accomplished, of course). Once our workout is done, many of us don’t give it a second thought. But, hopefully, there’s a lot more to your training than simply the hour you spend with yo

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Alex Ackerley

Jan 2, 2018

What kind of Resolution-er are you?

“New year, new you.” This is an expression that we hear every time this season rolls around. For some, these words may be inspiring, motivating, and stir up positive reflections of the past year; however, for others, it may be a mind-numbing reminder of all the goals and to-do lists that we've not quite achieved or completed. "So, which one are you?" If you are the former, and becoming excited about the new year and the opportunities to reach new personal heights comes natura

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Alex Ackerley

Oct 11, 2017

Ski Legs - in 15 minutes

NB - if you cannot perform a 60second wall-sit. Do not attempt the exercises in this article. If you need help doing that, speak to your trainer. Or contact us! Alright, Thanks Giving, Leaves falling, weather noticeably colder.... what to do. "Oh right, Lets get my Ski Legs going" We hear it every year. But what does it actually mean to be ski-fit and how do we get there? Lets look at the demands of Skiing. It's fairly simple when you break it down, although it's different f

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Alex Ackerley

Sep 20, 2017

Changing Gears

I'm playing with some new programming so all my ski clients have plenty to look forward to... Sore quads aside. Whisper it quietly though, summer might be over.... How can you tell if you're ready for winter to start? Well if you're a Golfer or a Road Cyclist, you're probably scrambling for thicker gloves and longer pants. If you've been diving WAY in to it, you're probably even nursing some aches and pains from your summer endeavours (see 8 common cycling injuries) Most im

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Alex Ackerley

Aug 22, 2017

September, the new - New Year?

With August in to it's last weeks, we find September knocking on the door and it's the same old story again. -Kids are going back to school -Work's getting busy -After School and after Work Sports start up again -The Days aren't as long -"Patio Season" is nearly over :( We've come to recognize September as the New New Year in the Training Business. No, I don'd mean we're counting down to midnight on Labour Day. September is a great time to reassess where you're at, and where

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Alex Ackerley

Aug 9, 2017

Nexus Nutrition - Top 10 Foods

Here's one from the archives, Melanie wrote this article for iHeart in April , 2015. A lot has changed since then, but she'll stand by this list today. Even if she isn't eating all these items right now... Ed. I spend a large part of my time researching, learning, and teaching the benefits of good nutrition. It saddens me to see how the food industry has been taken over by greed, and how, in many cases, poor quality products have taken the place of wholesome food. Health Can

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Cycling - negatively impacts bone density?!

Alex Ackerley

Aug 2, 2017

Cycling - negatively impacts bone density?!

Thanks to www.outsideonline.com for sharing this study I was not aware of. But when you think about it, it kind of makes sense. We focus on maintaining hip mobility and fighting the postural lurch towards hunched back and craned neck with all of our cyclists. This is just one more reason to make sure all cyclists are cross training. "Since cycling is a non-weight-bearing exercise, racing a grand tour is a little like living in space: Riders are working incredibly hard, but th

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5 Reasons you should be working your glutes

Alex Ackerley

Aug 2, 2017

5 Reasons you should be working your glutes

Many people are unaware, but the glutes are the largest and strongest group of muscles in your body. The gluteals (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus) and the hamstrings (biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus) work together to extend, rotate and abduct the hip. They also contribute to stabilization of the pelvis, in particular during walking, running and climbing. A well-trained butt isn’t just nice to look at. Strong glutes and hamstrings protec

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Alex Ackerley

Jun 16, 2017

Mountain Biking Vs Road Biking

Well we're finally in to cycling season here on the West Coast. It was a long wait, but most of us are thankful to finally be out on the trails and roads with our favourite toys, getting some fresh air with our workouts. A lot of my clients Road Ride, they all know that right now my passion lies in Mountain Biking although I have done a fair bit of Road Riding too. I'll often get asked in sessions, how much of a workout it is when I'm out on the Trails compared to the Road. I

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Alex Ackerley

May 18, 2017

Stability Twist - Quick Golf Warmup 5/7

Here's exercise number 5/7. The Stability Twist. No clubs to balance now, just our own two feet. Take an athletic stance with feet about shoulder width or wider depending on your typical Golf Stance. Hold your club horizontally in front of your chest at arms length. Now without moving your belt buckle, turn your arms and chest to the right and then to the left. This may feel difficult to control at first, in which case try and push the ground apart with your feet to gain stab

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The Power of your DNA - Exercising for your body, not against it

Alex Ackerley

Feb 27, 2017

The Power of your DNA - Exercising for your body, not against it

Thanks to recent advances in Human genome mapping, you can now learn how to train and exercise for your body type. We all want our exercise to count – we want to lose weight, tone muscles and stay healthy. Ever wonder why some people put on muscle mass quickly and easily? Or lose weight as soon as they exercise more? Or why some people can run a marathon on little training while others struggle to make it around the block after weeks of practice? Or why your muscles hurt more

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Alex Ackerley

Feb 16, 2017

Take Control of your mood, with food!

Do you think that your moods are just natural ups and downs of life? Something out of our control? Growing evidence suggests that almost all mood swings are linked to our lifestyle choices. Caffeine consumption for example, has been associated with anxiety, increased heart rate, nervousness and depression. If you feel terrible when you miss your morning coffee, you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. This may be a good time to decrease your intake or ben to give it up alt

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Alex Ackerley

Feb 9, 2017

#Optoutside

Why do people enjoy outdoor rec? How do I get started?

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Alex Ackerley

Feb 9, 2017

WHERE WE STARTED

THE BACKGROUND The NexusFit concept is the culmination of 6 years of Nutritional expertise and Sports Science excellence. the Science of elite performance and injury management meets real world applicability; with an understanding of the emotional and psychological barriers the every day person has to deal with when trying to meet their fitness goals. Our team operates at the highest professional standard, are educated, motivated and are generally GREAT PEOPLE overall. Our ph

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