Performance Institute

March 7, 2013

2013 PI Off-Season Hockey Program

The 2013 Off-Season Hockey Program is back and better than ever! This extensive 4-Phase training program is designed to prepare young athletes to take their game to the next level in time for the new season.

For more details on the 2013 Off-Season Hockey program click here.

Don't forget to sign up before April 1st, 2013 to save $100 on the full program!

- the PI Team

December 13, 2012

PI Games and Train the Trainer

We'd like to thank everyone involved in the PI Games and Train the Trainer. With your help we were able to raise $10,600 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Here are some of the photos for those that missed out on watching the PI trainers and staff go through some grueling workouts on Train the Trainer 2012.

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

- the PI Team

December 13, 2012

Happy Holidays!

We would like to extend our warm holiday cheers to you, your friends and family.

Our Holiday hours are as follows:

Normal Hours Mon. Dec. 17th - Sat. Dec. 22nd.
CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE - Monday, Dec 24th
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY - Tuesday, Dec 25th
CLOSED BOXING DAY - Wednesday, Dec 26th
Normal Hours Thursday Dec. 27th- Saturday Dec. 29th
OPEN (1/2 Day) - Monday, Dec 31st : 9am-2pm
CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY - Tuesday, January 1st
Normal Hours Begin Wednesday Jan 2nd

Don't forget to Confirm your 2013 schedule with us at the front desk by calling 604-291-9941 or via email info@performanceforsport.com

- the PI Team

Wednesday November 28, 2012

End of PI Games

We'd like to thank everyone involved in the PI Games, Train the Trainer and all other events to make this year's drive a successful one. The events raised $10,600 for the Canadian Cancer Society and made PI one of the biggest contributors this year!

Don't forget to drop by PI and check out the Silent Auction items that will be available to bid on until Friday Nov 30th.

If you have not had a chance to make a donation, it's note too late! You can still make donations via cash or cheque at PI.

For PI Games daily leaderboard finishes and final standings check out the PI Games Page.

- the PI Team

Friday November 23, 2012

PI Games Day 5

Friday's Workout of the Day:

50 Stairs for time

The stairwell will be designated at PI!

(modifications if needed: 30 stairs and a 8 minute hockey slides tabata )

Check back for the daily leader board updates on the PI Games Page.

- the PI Team

Thursday November 22, 2012

PI Games Day 4

We are very proud of the number of growing participants and everyone's efforts! It's not too late to sign up and catch up.

Thursday's Workout of the Day:

3 minutes - Burpees
As Many Reps As Possible (AMRAP)

chest and thighs to ground & clap above head

(Modifications if needed – no chest/thighs, bosu, bench)

Check back for the daily leader board updates on the PI Games Page.

- the PI Team

Wednesday November 21, 2012

PI Games Day 3

Wednesday's Workout of the Day:

Rower 500m/Bench Press 15 reps – 5 sets

Male – 95lbs/Female – Bar (time)

(Modifications – 35lb bar/black or light metal bar (both 18lbs))

Daily leaderboards found on the PI Games Page.

- the PI Team

Tuesday November 20, 2012

PI Games Day 2

We've had a great turnout so far for Day 1 of the PI Games. Day 1 scores are posted on the PI Games Page.

Tuesday's Workout of the Day:

Ace Courier Crunch - 2.4km (1.5 mile) run to Ace Courier for time

pick up your map & run to the Ace Courier where you will be welcomed by PI Balloons!

Don't forget to bring some rain gear! It might get a little wet.

- the PI Team

Monday November 19, 2012

Let the Games Begin!

Welcome to the PI Games!

The PI Games Workout of the Day will be posted on the website every night.

There is still time to register for the PI Games and help Conquer Cancer! Don't forget to share your scores with us if you are performing these workouts on your own.

For more details about the PI Games and our daily scoreboards check out the PI Games Page

Monday's Workout of the Day:

12 Minutes - Air Squats 15 / Hand Release Push-Ups 10 / Chin-ups 5
As Many Reps As Possible (AMRAP)

- the PI Team

November 05, 2012

PI Games and Train the Trainer 2012

We are excited to present our 7th annual charity event for the Canadian Cancer Society. Over the years, we have had a tremendous response from our very generous clients and to this date have donated over $40,000. In the past our event was run as Train The Trainer, where our clients were able achieve pay back for the year and run their trainers through grueling challenges and workouts.

This year, to generate more excitement and involvement in the event we have expanded the event to include 5 different events, each of which has an opportunity to generate donations.

The five events include the a) PI GAMES, b) TRAIN THE TRAINER RAFFLE c) HIGH ROLLER EVENT, d) SILENT AUCTION, e) PRIZE RAFFLE.

Click HERE to read the full details!

- The PI Team

September 13, 2012

Congratulations PI London 2012 Paralympians!

A big congrats to our PI Wheelchair Athletes who participated in the London 2012 Paralympics.

Canada Wheelchair Basketball captured the Gold medal alongside our PI Athletes Bo Hedges and Richard Peter in a dominating fashion.

PI Athlete and Canada's flag-bearer at the London 2012 Paralympics Garett Hickling, along side teammates Trevor Hirschfield, Ian Chan, Travis Murao, Fabien Lavoie and the rest of the WheelChair Rugby team won an exhilarating game against their archrivals Team USA which led to capturing the Silver medal against Australia at the finals.

Michelle Stilwell captured the gold medal in the 200m Sprint and a Silver medal in the 100m Sprint at the London 2012 Paralympics. She is also the only female paralympic athlete who has won gold in two different summer sporting events!

PI Athlete and Canada's number one ranking WheelChair tennis player, Joel Dembe, won a spot in the London 2012 Paralympics. Joel had a strong outing in both the singles and the doubles and we can only imagine that this experience will only improve his game and world rankings in the months to come.

Way to go guys! We couldn't be more proud!

- The PI Team

June 1, 2012

PI Off-Season Hockey Program

PI is now offering a 12-Week, 8-Week and 4-Week version of the original 16-Week intensive Off Season Hockey Program.

This is a condensed version of our full blown 16-Week program to get you ready for the 2012 season. But don't worry, there's still enough time to see some dramatic changes!

March 25, 2012

Off-Season Hockey Program

This complete strength and conditioning program combines 4 months of proven methods, customized to you and delivered in a small group setting (maximum 4 other athletes per trainer). We are looking for serious athletes who want to make the commitment to train during their off-season in preparation for next season's tryouts and camps.

Whether you are a Pee-Wee player looking to gain speed and size going into Bantam or you are a Junior player fighting for a spot on a team next year, this program will develop the fitness results you'll need to deliver on the ice and impress coaches and scouts when it counts.

Click Here for more information about the Off Season Hockey Program.

Tip: Check it out today because there's an early registration savings before April 15th, 2012.

January 14, 2012

Just Released!

Wheelchair Training: A Complete Strength and Conditioning Program for Men and Women with Spinal Cord Injuries, written by Steve Ramsbottom, owner of Performance Institute, British Columbia, Canada; Foreword by three-time Paralympic Gold Medalist Marni Abbott-Peter.

Wheelchair Training is a great resource for anyone in a wheelchair, and for trainers who work with wheelchair athletes. This book teaches you how to decrease and eliminate pain, how to increase joint stability, and how to assess and apply corrective exercises to guarantee peak athletic performance.

My clients tell me they're able to perform movements they haven't done in years," says Ramsbottom, who also works as a personal trainer to A-list actors such as Hugh Jackman and David Duchovny. "One client in specific was able to use his non-dominant arm to turn on a light switch, which he hadn't been able to do since his accident."

Ramsbottom's training program has been adopted by some of the best wheelchair athletes in the world. "But even if you're not a wheelchair athlete, you'll feel more joint stability from the improved strength of the supporting musculature, and pushing your chair will become a lot easier."