Category: Fitness – Empowered Performance

Stephanie Thompson
November 14, 2018

Watch & Learn: 5 Steps to Consciously Watch Curling

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Game analysis is important in any athletic endeavour. There is much to learn from amateurs and professionals: what to do, what not to do, how to communicate and how to…

Stephanie Thompson
October 4, 2018

Q&A: Fitness and Curling

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Welcome to my monthly Q/A for all things curling and fitness. I get a few frequently asked questions, and I hope I can begin to compile a list to get…

Stephanie Thompson
January 3, 2017

Fitness Advice for Competitive & League Curlers

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This is a 4 part series where I will discuss topics including warm up, cool downs, practice efficiency and maintaining strength during a busy competitive season. You can find the…

Stephanie Thompson
August 4, 2015

Am I Doing my Pre-Game Warmup Right? A Guide for Curlers

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We explore the Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why of a proper, individualized and efficient dynamic warm-up for curlers and teams.read more

Stephanie Thompson
July 6, 2015

Curling Fitness: My 4 Favourite Exercises for Powerful Sweeping

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Ever wonder how hardcore competitive curlers train for their sport? Have you thought, “If I tried to sweep like that, I’d face plant!?” Or, “I could never be as strong…

Stephanie Thompson
April 21, 2015

The Top 10 Health Benefits of Urban Poling

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In my pursuit of finding affordable, fun, outdoor activities that provide multiple health benefits I recently came across Urban Poling. Not only do you feel like you are flying (see…

Stephanie Thompson
April 17, 2015

Urban Poling – My Story

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*Note: I would like to clarify that Urban Poling and Nordic walking are interchangeable terms. Urban Poling is a brand of poles, and a refined technique that is based on…

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Watch & Learn: 5 Steps to Consciously Watch Curling

Q&A: Fitness and Curling

Fitness Advice for Competitive & League Curlers

Am I Doing my Pre-Game Warmup Right? A Guide for Curlers

Curling Fitness: My 4 Favourite Exercises for Powerful Sweeping

The Top 10 Health Benefits of Urban Poling

Urban Poling – My Story

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