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Byron Collyer

Canada

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Expertise

I can help athletes and or coaches with javelin training and technique, core training, shot put training, functional fitness, explosiveness and injury prevention.

Experience in the area

I'm an X-National Level Javelin Thrower and provicial level decathlete and am employed as a Private Sector Certified Personal Trainer with a degree in Human Kinetics and I'm a Certified High Performance Core Specialist. I've trained numerous clients and athletes regarding sports conditioning and have trained many track and field athletes especially javelin throwers with great success over the past 10 years.

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Science Human Kinetics (UBC). National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT). C.H.E.K. Certified High Performance Core Specialist. Extensive Biomechanics & Movement Analysis knowledge. Past Experience as a Certified Sports Aider.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Ben	10/26/09	10	10	9	10	Thanks for your tips Byron, looking forward .....
Alexandra	09/14/09	10	10	10	10
Sean	08/20/09	10	10	10	10
Bobby	05/17/09	9	8	10	10
lorenzo	04/27/09	8	8	8	9	thankyou

Recent Answers from Byron Collyer

2009-10-21 top speed:

Sure ben, here are a few basic ones. 1) Strengthen your hamstrings-they're one of the key muscles that'll make you faster overall. Hit the gym and start building them up. 2) To go faster, make sure

2009-10-03 track and field beginner:

At your age, it's quite simple. You should be concentrating on building your cardio up. This can be done with a combination of long runs up to and at 6 k distances and tempo runs or interval runs that

2009-09-21 should i try it again? if yes how.:

Don't see why not-there are throwers in their 60's still competing. I probably wouldn't be of much help delivering little tid-bits via email. I'd suggest getting in touch with a local track club and finding

2009-09-02 a diet made for athletes:

Hi Alexandra, Unfortunately, I can't give you nutritional advice over the Internet. However, I can point you in the right direction and assure you that you're absolutely right that your diet plays a

2009-08-15 discus throwing:

Hi Sean, First, stop doing 1 rep max lifts--you're really taking a chance at injuring yourself. I'd say stay above 4 the four rep mark. It'll help your training for sure. as far as power and explosiveness

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