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Why EVERYONE should film themselves training
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I am a big fan of filming yourself in training. Not because you want to watch yourself but because you want to learn and improve. A coach can tell you something you are doing wrong... "you are raising your butt before the barbell leaves the ground...you need to slow down that stripper butt" ... [ok so this was a common one for me] But until you watch it for yourself you will never quite understand. Even when you think you are fixing the problem they have identified you should watch again. Chances are you haven't fixed it at all. Chances...
Tips for Bulletproofing Your Knees
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Taking care of our knees is essential if we want to continue to be strong and mobile athletes now and as we get older. Here is a link to a great article giving you 18 tips for bulletproof knees. This article was written back in 2006 but the principles still apply! https://www.t-nation.com/training/18-tips-for-bulletproof-knees Happy training everyone!
We have moved!
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Some things have been changing behind the scenes at Liberte Lifestyles. Liberte Lifestyles is a small business, owned and operated by me. I started this business in Toronto, Canada and have been living and breathing it ever since. In addition to the business I also have a family, husband and children. As a family we recently decided to relocate to the US to pursue an opportunity with my husband's career. It was difficult decision for us, and for me in particular as I loved Canada and did not want to leave. After much discussion, it was agreed that we would...
You Don't Want It Enough
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Perseverance and Persistence are under rated
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The qualities of perseverance and persistence are under rated. When we see someone who is good at something people often refer to them as "naturally gifted" or think they were born that way. While it may be true that some people are naturally a little bit better at something what people miss is the perseverance and persistence - the hard work these people put in behind the scenes working on their skill to become the best. In a world of instant gratification and overnight success we seem to forget about the need for perseverance and persistence and just practice....