All world-class champions have something in common and it’s not explosive speed or freaky strength, as important as they are. What all champions have in common is superior mental toughness. They have an ability to dig down deep and deliver incredible performances time and time again. But how do [...]
|By Vince Pe| I was first introduced to Amy Lynn Grover a few years ago when I signed her to be the female lead for a sports nutrition product called BioGenetix. Little did I know that this Toronto-born fitness model would grace the pages of countless magazines, calendars, appear on [...]
Check out episodes 1-3 of this awesome 6 part documentary series following Super Mutant Renaldo "Razor" Gairy as he prepares for his first ever Bodybuilding Pro Show in Toronto on June 2nd 2012. Watch Renaldo go hard and heavy in the gym, learn more about what makes the man behind [...]
|By Vince "Fitness Financier" Pe| My good friend, Aric Sudicky, stopped by this month to spend some time with me to chat about all of his latest projects and how he got started on his journey into fitness. If you're not familiar with his name you only need to open [...]
If you’ve been in the game of training and competing in athletics for some time, chances are you’ve had some injuries. If you haven’t had a major injury yet, I hate to break it to you, but at some point you will. Injuries are part of the game, it happens [...]
|By Vince "Fitness Financier" Pe| A few weeks ago I got to catch up with my dear, dear friend - the beautiful Penny Phang. If you've been fortunate to work with Penny, you know right away that she is an individual of incredible drive and passion in whatever she puts [...]
|By Dr. Christine Davis| Proper hydration is imperative for optimal health, superior body composition and maximum athletic performance. Without proper hydration, your body will become dehydrated, limiting your ability to function at peak capacity. You lose water throughout the day when you breathe, sweat and go to the bathroom. The [...]
4-Time Mr. Olympia and Muscular Development athlete Jay Cutler shows some scars from his recent bicep repair surgery and talks about his big come back plans for 2012 in this Strong-Athlete exclusive! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8i0Ks7P0Go&feature=player_embedded
|By Vince “Fitness Financier” Pe & Sophie De La Sablonniere| This month my partner, Sophie De La Sablonniere (of www.fitnessoph.com), and I caught up with WBFF Pro Diva Fitness athlete - Mindy Karuk. It's not very hard to find this Vancouver beauty in gracing the pages in multiple fitness publications [...]
|By Vince "Fitness Financier" Pe| This month, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Metro Toronto Police Officer - Peter Rampat to discuss what it's like to protect our city and give back to our community. I've known Peter since high school and can tell you how serious of [...]
|By The Editors| 2011 was an amazing year filled with change and amazing opportunities. Even though we have been in the industry forever, we’re always blown away by how exciting it truly is. This year, the editors at Strong-Athlete would like to kick the new season off with our [...]
|By The Editors| On the morning of Thursday, December 8th, 2011, the bodybuilding community lost one of its most beloved members when Coach Darren Oliver passed away. Coach Darren's name was legendary on the Canadian bodybuilding scene, a name recognized for excellence in the gym and on the stage. Darren's [...]
| By Anita Kus-Roberts | Ever since I started competing, the Christmas season has been a time of terror. Halloween has nothing on this holiday! The workplace is a minefield of treats and food-filled gift baskets. Holiday lunches at work threaten to take away my hard-earned body. And of course, [...]
|By John Aiello| I've always been a competitive athlete. From receiving the athletics award in middle school to competing at the national and international level in the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, there’s always been a competitive part of me that strives to be the best in whatever I do. I [...]
Game Changer – the hottest new workout program inspired by professional sports training – positioned some of Toronto's top athletes in a battle for athletic supremacy at Astra Sports Complex. Game Changer – the hottest new workout program inspired by professional sports training – positioned some of Toronto's top athletes [...]
If Renaldo can bring his trademark shape along with great conditioning to the CBBF Bodybuilding Championships, he'll be extremely tough to beat this year. The CBBF Bodybuilding Championships in Laval Quebec promises to be one of the most competiitve shows in recent years, and Toronto's Renaldo Gairy is one of [...]
For those of you heading up to Laval Quebec, Canada to check out the CBBF Bodybuilding Championships, keep your eyes peeled for Joanne Williams. This rising bodybuilding star has been on a tear in competitions over the past two years, and could very well win her IFBB Pro [...]
Check out this awesome video feature of Super Heavyweight Monster Jerome Bravo annihilating a hardcore back workout in the confines of Fitness 365 gym – Toronto's Mecca of Bodybuilding! Big Jerome is working with bodybuilding guru, coach Darren Oliver to prepare for the 2011 CBBF National Bodybuilding Championship and he [...]
Team Pro Sport Conditioning recently travelled to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to participate in the 2011 CanFitPro Consumer Fitness & Wellness Show. One of the largest fitness trade shows in North America, CanFitPro is also the largest certification program for fitness professionals in Canada. There are currently over 65,000 [...]
One recent Friday night a diverse collection of elite athletes, about 50 in total, gathered at an indoor sports complex in North Toronto to battle for fitness supremacy. These athletes were highly accomplished in their respective sports, including basketball, Crossfit, marathon running and martial arts. They all came [...]
If you plan on attending the WBFF World Championships this year, keep your eyes open for figure competitor Neda Zand. This protege of Coach Darren Oliver is ready to make a major statement on stage. Neda brings the total package for figure - shape, symmetry and just enough muscle to [...]
WBFF Fitness Competitors and Pedi and Paul Mirdamadi are looking lean and mean and are ready to hit the stage at the WBFF World Championships. Just days away from the big show, the boys hooked up with Coach PK for a pre-contest arm workout. Even though they've been dieting [...]
Strong Athlete magazine made the trip to Hamilton, Ontario recently to cover the Global Warriors Fighting Championships. This inaugural event showcased some of Ontario's top mixed martial arts fighters, including a great headliner between Adrian Wooley and David Harris. The evening was action packed from start to finish with eight [...]
Strong Athlete Magazine catches up with Kurt Bradley, who takes a minute to show us why Fat Gripz are so effective for building slabs of muscle on your arms. We've been fans of Fat Gripz for a little while now, and highly recommend them for anyone trying to break through [...]
Strong Athlete visited one of Canada's top martial arts instructors to learn how MMA competitors get into fighting form. Joey has close to three decades of experience training fighters for battle, and knows how important conditioning is, especially at the highest level. In the feature video below, Joey takes us [...]
For over 10 years, one of the leading mixed martial arts facilities in North America has thrived in the city of Mississauga. This facility boasts over 15,000 square feet of training space. over 800 hardcore members and a team of the most dedicated and knowledgeable instructors you will find anywhere. [...]
| By Jamie Nugent | A Modern Approach to Caveman Eating The latest and greatest trends of dieting always seem to start off with the best of intentions; I mean, take for example Atkins, South Beach and Dr. Eades, Protein Power. All of these diets had great success, and made [...]
| By John Barban | Carbohydrates or “carbs” are the major dietary fuel source for our body. The latest low carb craze of the 90’s and 2000’s was actually just part of a historical cyclical pattern of demonizing carbs, fats and protein. Yes, even protein has taken its turn as [...]
The future is now. As expected, even predicted by his coach Darren Oliver, the "Phenom" got it done. John Bleta-Aiello walked away with the overall title at the Ontario Bodybuilding Championships held during the Toronto Pro Super Show. The 22-year old light heavyweight sensation presented a package that [...]
Team Darren Oliver superstar Kai Persaud recently competed at the Ontario Figure Championships and made her mark in spectacular fashion. After months of hard work and dedication in the gym, Kai presented a package that wowed the judges and earned her a convincing victory in her class. Kai's [...]
