Empowered Performance Blog

Enter the curling club in 2021 with confidence, throw your first rocks with less chance of pain, and sweep each rock post-to-post regardless of the one- or two-sweeper rule.   The problem is curlers worldwide don’t know the how, why and what behind training specifically for improving their performance on the curling ice.   The […]

It’s happening!!!! I’ve got some exciting news to share with you! I’ve been working on a little project for awhile now, and we are unofficially LAUNCHED. You can now listen to my podcast on Spotify. Standby for other major platforms. In the meantime, you can check out the trailer on Spotify here, on IG here, and […]

Read on to discover what you might be missing when it comes to adapting to your training …   You’ve heard it before: You don’t get stronger during your training session or your practice session. You get stronger while you rest.   But WHY? How does it work?   & What can you do to […]

Insanity: is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results. (Albert Einstein)   Are you frustrated with not hitting the broom consistently? Do you struggle with balance on the ice? Do you wish you could have more weight control, or be able to generate more accurate hit weight?   How long […]

Have you ever ask yourself any of the following questions, and not known the answer? Why do I always drift to the left when I slide? How come my release doesn’t seem to go right at the broom? Why can’t I generate hit weight? My ankle hurts while I throw, what’s going on? Or worse, […]

Holiday season is in full swing for most of us. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Mid-Winter Festival, the full moon, or nothing at all; I hope the final few days of 2019 are filled with safe fun, friends &…good FOOD! Food is the centre piece of most gatherings. Heck, I even eat food in […]

I have officially completed 365 days of mindful meditation. Here's what I've gained from this experience, and why taking time for me has become a priority.

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

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 as them”? You are not alone with these thoughts, but sweeping with strength shouldn’t belong to the elite or youth. A balanced training plan that […]

The first few are obvious, but #4 is not what you would expect! In the past, many curlers were not concerned about being fit. Today, however, fitness conditioning has come to the forefront as recreational and competitive curlers alike strive to enhance their play and reduce the risk of common injuries. Curlers everywhere are discovering […]

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 Urban Poling –My Story) but the benefits of adding poles to your walks affect all aspects of your overall health. In comparison to regular walking, […]

*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 Nordic walking – a sport invented in Europe by cross country skiers looking for an off-season training activity. I want to try it all; every […]