Alumni Past Core Essentials Students and Graduates

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 Hi David,

I am just going into our World Championships and Olympic Qualifiers down in Miami.

I wanted let you know that the training programs you designed have made a huge difference. My teammates and I were laughing as we remembered back to October- when I couldn't even get into the boat from a droop hike. I thought my comeback as an Olympian was over. However then I came to you, who doesn't sail, and you designed those excellent torturous exercises. The plank series and knee pulls with the pulley have made the biggest change in my ability to hike. The other day we had an eight hour day on the water and I made it!

Thank you so much for all of your help, you are an inspiration and definitely part of the team that got me here. See you in the gym when I get back!

Sarah Marshall

PS: I've attached a couple of photos to show you what racing sailboats look like.

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 Hey Dave!

Hope all is well. Well, my season is over now. We lost in the semi-finals, but it was a great season for both myself and the team. I had a great season this year, and had my first CIS Interception which I ran back for about 25 yards! My strength and overall fitness was evident all year, and I found that my balance and overall level of physicalness was much higher. I guess what I'm saying is I FELT GREAT! I can't wait to get back home and start my intense summer training with you! If my game was effected this much with little over a month of Core Training, then I anticipate a much greater change after an entire 4 months!

Though I didn't start every game, I did achieve my goal and started as linebacker for a few games and made a great contribution. Now it's time to start my off-season training, and I can't wait to start hitting the gym! Can you tell me what my training schedule should look like? Formally I was going to the gym 6 times a week on a 3 day cycle. heavy upper, lower, and back and shoulders on Mon, Tues, Wed. then I do the same rotation but low weight high reps and take Sunday off. I found I got good gains with this, but I'm not sure if this is the right way to do things.

My plan now is to build my strength and bulk/size. I would like for my summer to be for fine tuning and sculpting. If you could give me some insight to how I should go abouts doing this, it would be greatly appreciated. Anyways, I've got to go study. During season its extremely challenging to get work done, yet alone quality work, so now its time to get my grades back up so I can stay in school! Thanks a lot for everything! I look forward to hearing from you, and training with you this summer!

All the best,

Thaine Carter

PS: I have attached some game pictures of me so you can see what I looked like in action!

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 Hi Dave,

Unbelievable!! Grant and I just finished up a great session of long toss and batting practice. While we were throwing we really focused in on keeping our pelvic floor flexed and it made a huge difference. I also really tried to shorten down that distance between my shoulder and chest while throwing and Grant could notice results instantly. He said the ball had better carry to it and everything overall just looked smoother. I tried throwing a few how I normally would and right away I noticed extra tension on my shoulder. Grant felt the same. We also kept that pelvic floor flexed while hitting and right after one swing I could notice a huge increase in my bat speed, which is without a doubt the biggest thing resulting in hard hit balls. While I was throwing to Grant I noticed how much quicker he looked too. Anyways, just wanted to let you know how good it went. See you Monday.

Jeff Vickers

PS: I've attached a few pictures for your website like you asked - hope you can use them!

Client Survey

Name: Neil Manning

Age: 16

Sport: Hockey

Position: Left Defence

How long you've worked out with us: 2 years

What your experience has been like working out here: Great, not only have I become stronger and more fit, I've learnt a lot about my body, and its muscles and about nutrition.

How the Core Essentials experience has helped you in hockey and in any area of you life: Helped me with my posture, health, well being, and physical and mental shape.

Grade Point Average from this year: 4.0

Scholastic awards: Principal's List Award, PE Award

Client Survey

Name: Randy McNaught

Age: 17

Sport: Hockey

Position: Forward

How long you've worked out with us: 4-5 years (since grade 7 in grade 12 now)

What your experience has been like working out here: No walk in the park. Great people working with you and at the facilities but they push you to your maximum.

How the Core Essentials experience has helped you in hockey and in any area of you life: They have helped shape the hockey player and person I am today.

Grade Point Average from this year: 3.125

Scholastic awards: Campbell's Chunky Soup Academic Achievement Award

Any awards from your sport this year: Most Improved Player

Client Survey

Name: Jesse Shiels

Age: 17

Sport: Hockey

Position: Defence

How long you've worked out with us: 4 years

What your experience has been like working out here: Excellent, have learned how to train properly and work hard.

How the Core Essentials experience has helped you in hockey and in any area of you life: Helped me get to the level of hockey that I am currently at, has made me a lot stronger on the ice. Core Essentials has helped me physically but mentally as well.

Grade Point Average from this year: 3.00 and 2.75

Scholastic awards: Honourable Mention/Honour Roll