Empowered Performance Blog
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Collected writings on health, fitness, wellness, sport and training
February 17, 2021
The Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast
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 […]
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February 3, 2021
Cool-Downs; Your Warm-up for Recovery
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 […]
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November 27, 2020
No Curling? No Problem!
Hey curling fam! There are a lot of emotions surrounding our respective curling seasons. Some of you have access to ice, and some of you don’t. Regardless, it seems like everyone’s “Normal” curling season has been shifted and we have all the feels; disappointment, anger, frustration, fear, regret, you name it. As a perpetual optimist […]
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November 18, 2020
You’ve got to pick one; open or closed
Glenn Paulley said it best “sweeping is what makes curling an Olympic sport, but it is the most under-coached aspect of the game”. Sadly my own curling has been put on hold this year, but that means I’ve had way more time to watch a lot of curling, and am grateful to get to work […]
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September 24, 2020
What is the *best* Mask to Wear for Curling?
You’ve asked, & now I’ve (finally) answered; “What is the best mask to wear for curling?”. *edit [submitted recommendations & reviews found below] I am not a doctor, but here is what I have learned from a lot of smart people. What we don’t know: A crap-tonne, don’t get me started. Let’s […]
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May 1, 2020
Don’t Make These 2 Off-Season Mistakes Ever Again
I want to save you time. Don’t make the same mistakes I did. Give this bad boy a read. Mistake #1: I trained for the sake of training, without a plan and without a focus. Solution #1: Reverse engineer your goals & plan out your off-season training Why? Specific goals require focused training. Make sure that […]
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April 11, 2020
Listen to my interview with Rocks Across the Pond, the Curling Podcast
Big thanks to Ryan and Jonathan from Rocks Across the Pond for having me on their podcast last week. I talk nerdy, and I talk fast. All about training specifically for curling. We’ve been gifted with an extra month or 2 in our off-season, and we dive into some of the big and some […]
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March 6, 2020
Analyze, Assess, Accomplish
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 […]
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February 4, 2020
How to Video your own Curling Delivery to Optimize your Performance?
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, […]
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December 6, 2019
Navigating Holiday Eating
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 […]
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November 1, 2019
Bonspiel Nutrition Toolbox
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October 3, 2019
The Recovery Trifecta
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November 14, 2018
Watch & Learn: 5 Steps to Consciously Watch Curling
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October 4, 2018
Q&A: Fitness and Curling
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August 1, 2017
Sweeping Off-Ice: How to make and use your own dryland sweeping pad
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January 4, 2017
Fitness Advice for Competitive & League Curlers
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 series on TSL Curling as well. Part 1: Warm-Up Essentials for Every Curler The following are some tips to help get everyone of all […]
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January 2, 2016
Closet Meditator
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.
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August 4, 2015
Am I Doing my Pre-Game Warmup Right? A Guide for Curlers
We explore the Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why of a proper, individualized and efficient dynamic warm-up for curlers and teams.
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July 7, 2015
Curling Fitness: My 4 Favourite Exercises for Powerful Sweeping
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 […]
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June 8, 2015
Featured on JackedScholar.com!
My updated Top 10 Health Benefits of Urban Poling article was featured on www.jackedscholar.com Check it out here. Happy Poling, Stephanie
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May 5, 2015
Top 8 Reasons Why You & Your Team Need to TRAIN for Curling
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 […]
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April 21, 2015
The Top 10 Health Benefits of Urban Poling
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, […]
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April 17, 2015
Urban Poling – My Story
*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 […]
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