April 19, 2007 – The Peak Centre for Human Performance is please to announce that Ed McNeely, from our Peak Centre in Ottawa, is presenting two free seminars Thursday and Friday of next week. This is a great opportunity to learn and question one of Canada’s leading sport scientists. Reservation required due to limited space.

Peak Seminar Series – Upcoming Sessions:
– Session 1: Peak Power: The Limiting Factor in Endurance Performance — Thursday April 26th at 7:00 – 8:30pm
– Session 2: Sports Nutrition & Supplementation: Pre, During and Post Exercise — Friday April 27th from 7:00 – 8:30pm

1) Peak Power: The Limiting Factor in Endurance Performance — Thursday April 26th at 7:00 – 8:30pm

Presenter: Ed McNeely, MSc. Exercise Physiology
When: Thursday April 26th from 7:00 — 8:30pm
Where: at the Peak Centre – Suite 101 – 4181 East Hastings Street, Burnaby
Cost: Free

We all know that as runners, cyclists or triathletes we should be incorporating strength training into our training routines, but they always seem to be the first sessions to be squeezed out when time gets tight. Peak power is a concept seldom discussed among endurance athletes, yet it is often the limiting factor in improving endurance performance. This session covers the role that peak power plays in endurance sports, why it is the limiting factor in performance for many endurance athletes, how to assess peak power, and specific and non specific strength training to improve peak power. Learn how to break through that plateau and take your performance to new levels.

RSVP
We have limited seating so if you are interested in one or both of the seminars, please give us a call at 604-299-7959 or send us an email at mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca to reserve a spot.

2) Sports Nutrition & Supplementation: Pre, During and Post Exercise
Friday April 27th from 7:00 – 8:30pm

Presenter: Ed McNeely, MSc. Exercise Physiology
When: Friday April 27th from 7:00 — 8:30pm
Where: at the Peak Centre – Suite 101 – 4181 East Hastings Street, Burnaby
Cost: Free

Have you ever wondered why you fade or cramp during the second half of a race? Ever wondered what or how much to eat during long events? Ever had stomach problems while racing? This session covers the role of various types of carbs/protein combinations on muscle breakdown, energy and performance. It is designed to answer all of your questions about what to eat and drink before, during and after your training sessions and races. We’ll discuss the critical role of nutrient timing in the adaptation and recovery process to help you get the most out of your training. Ed will also take us through the role of supplements such as creatine, beta alanine, glutamine, branched chain amino acids, caffeine, zinc, magnesium and Lactoferrin. Bring your questions!


RSVP
We have limited seating so if you are interested in one or both of the seminars, please give us a call at 604-299-7959 or send us an email at mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca to reserve a spot.

About the Speaker: Ed McNeely, MSc. Exercise Physiology
Ed McNeely, currently based out of the Peak Centre for Human Performance in Ottawa, received his Masters degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Ottawa in 1994 and has been involved in the strength and conditioning industry for 15 years. He has been a consultant to 17 Canadian National and professional sports teams. Ed is the author of three books and over 100 articles on training and athlete development. Ed is a frequent speaker at National and International Sport and Fitness Conferences, having done over 75 presentations in the past 10 years at conferences such as the NSCA National Convention, the AAHPERD National Convention, the Society of Weight Training Injury Specialists Conference, ECA Sport and Fitness Conference, Coaching Association of Canada Conferences, Rowing Canada Conferences, Ontario Minor Hockey Association Clinics, Joy of Sculling Conferences, and Olympic Solidarity Conferences.

Directions
We are located at 4181 East Hastings suite 101 (between Boundary and Willingdon) at the corner of Carleton. At the North-West corner of the Carleton-Hastings intersection there is a Starbucks in a strip-mall. We are located on the ground floor, underneath the residential tower behind the Starbucks. You can park anywhere in the strip-mall parking area. There is also free street parking on Carleton north and south of Hastings Street. We’re under the big Peak Centre sign!