Rhys Desmond

Three tips for boosting confidence…

When it comes to confidence, I am of the belief that we are are all on a much truer level playing field than we realize. While some may appear more confident than others, I really believe we are all kind of just going through the motions and “faking it until we make it.” After all,…

The stigma of healthy eating…

essential part of performance. As a result, healthy eating often becomes a major component of an athlete’s entire identity. For some, it becomes an obsession. For others it just becomes a cautious realization of what foods will help fuel performance, and what foods can and will destroy it over time. Beyond just athletes, nutrition is…

A word on taking chances…

A year ago this month, I took a chance on fourteen 12-year-old soccer players, creating a brand new competitive team from scratch. Many of the players were in our recreational programs at NorWest, but I saw the potential they had to take their game to the next level. Now, after just one year of training…

When the Olympics actually inspire you…

So yesterday, I thought I’d give the Olympics a shot. Turns out, yesterday was the very last day of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, taking place in 2021. Looks like I missed a lot, including the reason why they can’t call it the 2021 Olympics (shrug). But I’m glad I finally tuned in for…

The 5, 10, 10 cardio workout at home

Recently, I’ve fallen out of love for running. The passion’s no longer there, and I’m struggling to have the desire to go outside and do workouts out in the cold. If you’re like me and are looking for ways to stay fit through indoor workouts, here is a great cardio session to stay fit without…

Best indoor cycling workout to stay fit in the Winter

Winter is coming. In fact for many of us in Canada, it’s been here for weeks. So with that, and as the time to enjoy the outdoors slowly starts to dwindle away for those not addicted to their outdoor sport, here is our favourite indoor cycling workout to stay fit in the winter.