CBD guide to Fitness
By Kevin Masson MSc, CSCS, CPT, USAW, FMS Unless you’ve been living under a rock someplace, the chances are you’ll have heard of CBD. But what exactly is CBD and what is all the fuss about? Everywhere on Instagram, influencers are promoting it? Is this just another new trend or is there real science behind […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of Vitamin D
By Kevin Masson, MSc, CSCS, CPT, USAW, FMS Feeling tired and sluggish? Struggling with depression? Perhaps you’re having muscle and back pain? These symptoms may indicate that you are lacking vitamin D. In fact, up to 15 percent of people worldwide are vitamin D deficient. The risk is higher among seniors and individuals living in […]
How to Choose the Right Protein Powder for You
By Kevin Masson MSc, CSCS, CPT, USAW, FMS As a Strength and Conditioning coach, I often get asked by athletes or clients what supplement they should get or what brand I would recommend. On the other hand, some are concerned about not being able to digest whey protein and what would be a better alternative […]
Top Glute Exercises to Grow the Perfect Backside
By Kevin Masson MSc, CSCS, CPT, USAW, FMS Listen nobody ever wrote a song about a flat butt, so today we’re going to lay out our top tips for growing the perfect set of glutes. Many people believe doing endless amounts of squats, deadlifts, or lunges will grow your glutes; however the glutes are not […]
The Truth About Gut Health and the Use of Probiotics
By Meagan Flynn BSc, CSCS, CPT, PN1, FMS Did you know ingesting bacteria can actually make you healthier? Yes, its true, probiotics have been shown as incredibly beneficial not only for our gut health but for our entire bodies. When it comes to athletic performance, being on the top of your game for a competition […]
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Side Of Stretching
By Kevin Masson MSc, CSCS, CPT, USAW, FMS Stretching should be a part of every person’s fitness routine. Even though most people who are into fitness know that stretching can be very beneficial, some simply don’t do it. In order to get the most benefits from stretching, it’s important to do it properly. Improper […]
Is Plastic Compromising Your Health?
By Kevin Masson MSc, CSCS, CPT, USAW, FMS When you walk into any supermarket or convenience store these days, you are confronted by shelf upon shelf of food and drinks in plastic containers. What you may not be aware of is the potential damage that can be caused to your body. So what is plastic […]
The Most Overlooked Mineral You Should Be Supplementing With.
By Kevin Masson MSc, CSCS, CPT, USAW, FMS Magnesium deficiency is likely the #1 mineral deficiency in our world today. Estimates suggest nearly half of adult men and women in the United States aren’t getting enough magnesium. What is Magnesium? Magnesium is an element and mineral found throughout nature and one of the body’s electrolytes. […]
Can Caffeine Improve Athletic Performance?
Can Caffeine Improve Athletic Performance? By Kevin Masson MSc, CSCS, CPT, USAW, FMS The number one stimulant in the world isn’t a steroid or cocaine—it’s caffeine. Looking collectively at the western world, research suggests that an incredible four out of five people consume caffeine in some form every day. Many turn to it to […]
The Benefits Of Red Light Therapy
By Kevin Masson MSc, CSCS, CPT, USAW, FMS Red light therapy is an every-day term for the science of photobiomodulation. In other words, it is a therapy that uses red light wavelength to treat pain, inflammation, wounds, arthritis and improve mental and physical performance. What if I told you, one of the best recovery tool […]