How do I access Acumen Health’s services in my home province?
Acumen Health are private clinics serving Alberta residents in Alberta and British Columbia (BC) residents in BC, as well as cross-province. We offer a variety...
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Maximizing Off-Season Training Volume
Maximizing Off-Season Training Volume - By Nicole Johnston - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) The off-season is a critical period for athletes, offering a chance...
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Medicine Ball Workouts: A Key to Post-Surgery Rehab – By Michael Kicia, Acumen’s Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Introduction Medicine ball training is a versatile and effective tool that can be utilized not only for strength and conditioning but also for rehabilitation and sport-specific...
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The Crucial Role of Strength and Conditioning in Combat Sport
Written by - JC Gonzalez - Acumen Health Strength and Conditioning Specialist Introduction: Combat sports require a unique combination of physical attributes like strength, power, agility, endurance,...
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Motor vehicle accidents
Were you involved in a Motor vehicle accident or know someone who was and need help getting back to their previous lifestyle? Acumen Reconditioning can...
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Hockey In-Season Training
What is it? In-season training marks the start of the long, gruelling, and rewarding season ahead. Ask yourself, do you expect to maintain the same frequency...
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Data collection: What’s it good for?
At Acumen, we regularly collect data or information on clients in different variables. For example, we may periodically assess body fat mass in someone whose...
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Hockey Off-Season Training
What is it? Off-season training is where hockey players switch gears from in-season play to post-season work, translating to future improvements on and off the ice....
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Breaking Down the Box Jump – Phase I Plyometric
The addition of power training to someone’s workout program is essential for not only athletes but for the active population as well. For athletes, explosiveness...
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Foam Roll Core for Low Back and Core Stability
The first time I saw these series of exercises was in Spring Training of 2014 when my mentor, Matt Krause, started with the Yankees. Catcher, ...
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Get To Know Your Strength & Conditioning Coach
Hi! I’m Chris Sharkey, Shark, Shark Man, Shark Tank, Shark Bait Ou Ah Ha or as my mother still calls me Chrissy…. and only Christopher...
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Team Training
Team training plays an important role in a team's success. Team training allows a group of like minded athletes to work together in a fun...
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