https://adaptivestrengthperformance.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-12-19 https://adaptivestrengthperformance.com/blog/considerations-when-determining-your-optimal-frequency monthly 0.5 2021-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fee3b0c50339566e9b3fe9f/1631413713367-GUL3JTIK69U0U4JPNN9I/sra-curve.png Blog - Considerations When Determining Your Optimal Frequency - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://adaptivestrengthperformance.com/blog/advice-i-wish-i-told-my-younger-self-when-beginning-my-strength-training-journey monthly 0.5 2021-09-06 https://adaptivestrengthperformance.com/blog/comparison-meal-plans-vs-flexible-dieting-perspectives monthly 0.5 2021-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fee3b0c50339566e9b3fe9f/1613928528244-4QNOUO799A03D6XJE3ZL/ENERGY-BALANCE-3.png Blog - Finding The Balance Between Structure And Flexibility (Meal Plans vs Flexible Dieting) Here’s a photo describing how we can manipulate energy balance in a simplistic manner. 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Throughout this time, I managed to PR on all my lifts while learning to manage multiple injuries. With Ian’s guidance I was able to still train and make progress in spite of the multiple setbacks I’ve encountered. Ian has helped me win my first Canadian Open national title in 2023 which has been a long term dream of mine since I started powerlifting in 2016. As a coach Ian has been collaborative and receptive of the feedback i provide while also not shying away from giving me honest feedback. This collaborative approach has led me to become a stronger version of myself physically and mentally.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fee3b0c50339566e9b3fe9f/22f9d37e-0768-481b-9cb4-52ae1d1a71b4/IMG_2019.jpg Home - Kris Hanrahan I joined the Adaptive roster almost two years ago and, at the time, was fairly aimless with my training. I had worked with a few coaches who weren’t really able to deliver on the communication and programming qualities I was looking for. After just a few shorts months of training under Ian, I realized the calibre of coach I was working with. Since joining Adaptive, we’ve put 70.5kgs on my best total, won several provincial championships and a regional championship, and qualified for/competed at my first CPU nationals (finishing just off of the podium). When you choose to work with Adaptive, you are choosing to work with a coach who is confident and knowledgeable with regards to programming, fatigue management, and rehabbing injury – all while providing excellent feedback and clear expectations via regular check-ins. Ian also takes the time to educate his clients on their training in order to foster independence; this allows his athletes to make appropriate training decisions and improves the athletes contribution to programming. 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I have added over 300lbs to my total in that time and won the 2020 National Powerlifting Championships. “ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fee3b0c50339566e9b3fe9f/8414311f-0567-4910-8403-4cfde7a21a8f/Screen+Shot+2024-03-05+at+7.57.54+PM.png Home - Erin Chiasson “I started getting coaching from Ian after taking several months off of powerlifting training due to chronic recurring injuries. In only a few months, Ian helped me rebuild nearly to my previous best strength level on the lifts that my injury had impacted without reaggravating pain so I could successfully return to the platform. Ian has helped me significantly in improving my mindset and approach towards training, instilling belief in my ability to return to the sport after injury. His knowledge and understanding of powerlifting training was also key, which allowed me to finally break through a 2 year long plateau on bench and take home the national junior bench record in my weight class. 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