The Importance of Continued Training: How Long Your Strength and Speed Gains Last After You Stop Training.
As the summer winds down and the fall season approaches, athletes often shift their focus from off-season training to in-season...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Jun 9
- 3 min
The Power of Hard Work: Building Self-Esteem and Athletic Excellence Through Strength Training
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy for kids to fall into the trap of having things done for them. While this might seem like a way to...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- May 29
- 3 min
Is Strength Training a Waste of Time? It Could Be If You Don’t Add Post Activation Potentiation (PAP)
At FAST Athletics, we are dedicated to maximizing your athletic performance. One of the key strategies we use to enhance speed and...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Apr 24
- 4 min
Elevate Your Summer Gains, Do Isometrics At Home Or In The Gym: The Impact of Isometric Training on Athletic Performance
Are you ready to elevate your performance in sports like hockey, basketball, volleyball, or track and field? Isometric training could be...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Mar 12
- 3 min
Unlocking Youth Athletic Potential: The Power of Forced Plyometrics
Introduction: In the dynamic world of youth sports, where speed, agility, and explosiveness are prized attributes, parents and coaches...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Mar 5
- 5 min
Four FAQs about youth strength training, answered
Is strength training safe for kids? A question that many parents have is whether strength training is safe for kids. As a parent, I...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Feb 13
- 2 min
What It Takes To Be Fast: A Comprehensive Guide to Athletic Strength and Speed Training
In the realm of sports and athletics, speed is often the differentiating factor between success and mediocrity. Whether you're sprinting...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Oct 22, 2023
- 3 min
Part 3- Creatine and Beta-Alanine: The Power Duo for Athletes and Adults
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published October 22nd 2023 Creatine and beta-alanine are two of the most popular and well-researched...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Oct 1, 2023
- 4 min
Part 2- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: The Essential Fat for Athletic Performance
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published October 1st 2023 Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human health and have been shown to have a...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Sep 4, 2023
- 4 min
Part 1: The Sunshine Vitamin - Vitamin D for Health and Performance
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published September 4th 2023 Discover the power of Vitamin D and its impact on performance in our latest...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Aug 27, 2023
- 3 min
How Cold Exposure Can Boost Your Dopamine Levels and Improve Your Training
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published Aug 27th 2023 Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in training and...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Aug 20, 2023
- 3 min
The Benefits of Cold Water Immersion for Athletes
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published Aug 20th 2023 Cold water immersion (CWI) is a popular recovery method used by athletes. It...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Jun 18, 2023
- 3 min
Fueling Athletic Success: Revealing the Power of Protein, Fats, and Carbohydrates!
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published June 18th 2023 You asked, and we listened! The response to our previous post about the importance...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Jun 4, 2023
- 4 min
Unveiling the Protein Puzzle: How Much Protein Should You Really Be Getting?
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published June 4th 2023 Protein is the key to building and strengthening your muscles. While the recommended...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- May 29, 2023
- 3 min
Sprint Mechanics: Deconstructing the Basics Joint by Joint
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published May 29th 2023 Learning proper sprint mechanics early on builds the groundwork for athletic...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- May 21, 2023
- 3 min
Unlocking the Speed Boost: Harnessing the Power of Creatine, Beta Alanine, and Vitamin D
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published May 21st 2023 When it comes to speed training, athletes are always looking for that extra edge to...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Jun 12, 2022
- 3 min
What Does FAST Stand For? Part 2
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published June 12th 2022 What FAST Stands For: Part 2 The second two letters of FAST stand for Sport...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- Jun 12, 2022
- 4 min
What Does FAST Stand For? Part 1
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published June 12th 2022 What FAST Stands For (The FAST Method): Part 1 The first two letters of FAST stand...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- May 29, 2022
- 3 min
How Sport-Specific Training Should (and Shouldn’t) Be Done
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published May 29th 2022 In our last blog post, we talked about how it’s important for one-sport athletes to...
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Jayme Pantekoek
- May 22, 2022
- 2 min
Should Youth Athletes Specialize in One Sport?
Written By Jayme Pantekoek | Published May 22nd 2022 This is a question I am asked a lot and think about myself as a parent of young...
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