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Ch-ch-ch-chaaanges…

With the RDA Training App now in full swing, things are going to be changing around here! Soon you will no longer be logging in to the website at all to see your content. All the workouts will be on the app (so handy!), and I'll message you there with lin…

Win. Your. Potluck.

This week's Derby in the Kitchen has you covered if you intend to be your next playoff watch party's culinary hero! Level up your nachos and bring your friends to their knees with your bacon-zucchini-boats! Get the recipes here.…

Happy Labo(u)r Day!

Our regular weekly content update for All-Star and MVP Members is delayed this week 'cause a) Labour Day and b) Jess Bandit's got an exclusive interview with the WFTDA D1 Seattle Tournament MVP... Falcon Punch, mais oui! Coming out soon for ya!…

The App is Coming!

The RDA Training App is finally here! Roll-out to current members starts this week. A new batch of members each day will be invited to select their options and download the free app. Keep an eye on your email! I can't wait to get you all set up!…

New on the Blog:

Approaching that personal breaking point with derby? Check out Jess Bandit's latest in Mental Muscle: Avoiding Burnout!…

Summer Sale!

With the new app coming soon, all our training programs will soon be going away -- coming back in a new format on the app in the coming months. So we're giving everyone one last chance to get in to programs like StrideBuilder and CoreBuilder, with our Sum…

Life lessons from Roller Derby

New up on the blog! All I really need to know, I learned in Roller Derby... read it here!…

June is Double Challenge Month at RDA!

Hear the news? We've got our first ever Mental Muscle challenge this month, led by Jess Bandit... it's all about building CONFIDENCE! Plus... the ever-popular upper body strengthening program Sun's Out Guns Out is back for a sequel, by popular request!!…

How does your league train?

I already shared the Top 5 Reasons your league needs a cross-training program. This week I'm sharing the Four Essentials that any such program should contain! (Hint: it's not "burpees, burpees, burpees, and more burpees."). Read the article and see what y…

Does your league even train, bro?

If you need help convincing your league that someone (anyone!) should take charge of the fitness and health of your league, you gotta read my Top 5 Reasons Why Your League Needs a Cross-Training Program... share it with your league!…

Hips! More Hips!

I've got another Maintenance Monday for ya: this one teaches you how to solve your hip pain by sorting out your "Starbucks Muscle"... Gotta click here to see what the heck I'm talking about!! Fix Your Hip Pain!…

Fix your tight quads!

This week's Maintenance Monday is a new and improved way to handle tight quads (and trust me, yours probably are tight!). Come and get it: a way-better quad stretch is here!…

SOGO Sticky Post!

Participating in the Sun's Out Guns Out Challenge? You can hit up the program home page right here!…

Does your shoulder hinge need some WD-40?

Shoulders: a very complicated joint. Find out if your range of motion is healthy or on life support with this week's #MaintenanceMonday move, one I like to call Cactus Arms! You might be blown away by this simple mobility check! Get cactus arms here...…

Hey! Wanna be (derby) famous?

You can be, and it's super easy... I'm crowdsourcing images and videos for the next Roller Derby Athletics boutcast advertisement! Get on over and check out the submission details here. Pro tip: the crazier the better, and homemade quality is totally gre…

Spring Sale!

Spring is officially here as of today, and so is the Spring Sale! Check out the deals here, and get registered for the April Challenge: Sun's Out Guns Out starting now! The sale is on through Friday :)…

Charlie’s Angels Stretch

Get out your finger-guns, friend... This week's #maintenancemonday is an upper body stretch inspired by those bad-ass fighters of crime, Charlie's Angels! Get it here...…

Spring Sale!

The Spring Sale begins on the official first day of Spring, Monday March 20! Check out this short list of the deals on offer (including the Sun's Out Guns Out Challenge).…

My kind of Monster

The latest "Move THIS" video has landed - check out Monster Walks for a serious glute burn and core stabilization!…

Time to roll…

Check out this week's #maintenancemonday post - I've got an alternative to Foam Rolling for those of you, like me, who avoid it like the plague! Check out "The Stick" right here...…

March Forth and Pump Up Your Jam

Pump Up Your Jam is a 45-day program for jammers and blockers alike, that will kick your butt a bit (in a good way!), and kick your game into another gear. Find out what all the fuss is about... reserve your spot, it usually fills up! Register Here! Pro…

Give your Hammies some Love!

What's that you say? Hamstrings always super tight? Not anymore, my friend. Not after you try this week's #maintenancemonday treatment for them! You have to check this out, right here.…

MVP Memberships and Pump Up Your Jam are a go!

MVP Memberships are back open for registration, and new (and existing) members can also pre-register for the next round of Pump Up Your Jam! Check it out here...…

Maintenance Monday – Superheros, unite!

It's Maintenance Monday #2, and I'm staying in the theme of twists from last week - this time, it's the Superhero stretch! I love this move so much, I do it before every workout, practice, and bout! Be Your Own Superhero with this week's Maintenance Monda…

Maintenance Monday – Time for a Twist

I'm starting up a new regular segment called Maintenance Mondays, and our first movement is an upper body twist that feels so heavenly, whether you're a blocker, a jammer, or a desk dweller! You've gotta try this move and give yourself some TLC today!…

Game-Ready with the Three Rs

Way before I had Jess Bandit on board writing professional-grade Mental Muscle posts for members, I was trying my hand at some of the same topics. Way back in 2012 I wrote about how to get Game-Day Confidence Using the Three Rs. Check it out!…

Help us get Girls On Track!

Could you imagine how things would have been different if YOU had been able to play roller derby when you were a teenager? We want to bring the empowering, confidence-building, community-building sport of roller derby to more girls. We need your help to g…

MVP is closing down soon!

We're very close to capacity with new MVP members, and it's great to see new and familiar faces jumping in and trying out Derby Fuel, Pump Up Your Jam, and all the other training programs at RDA they've got access to! Looks like access to new MVP Members…

Drawing a line

If you're starting some fresh winter habits or a new program, it's a good time to establish a baseline for where you're at - so you can see where you want to go! If you haven't done the RDA Standardised Fitness Test lately, now's the time! …

2017, Here we come…?

It's that time of year again... Time for me to offer an alternative to the traditional New Year's Resolutions approach! Find out how my Focus Cycles can beat up your Resolutions here!…

Happy 2017!

Happy New Year, friend. I look forward to helping you kick some more butt this year, along with Team RDA coaches Jess Bandit and Lilith NoFair! Still a few MVP Memberships up for grabs before I close them down for a few months, so if you're ready to step …

Limited MVP Memberships Available!

In order to be able to give each athlete the care and customization you deserve, I will be limiting the number of new MVP Memberships available between now and early January. If you're thinking of becoming an MVP and getting full access to all our traini…

Pump Up Your Jam in 2017!

Our next round of Pump Up Your Jam is now open for registration! The program starts just after New Years' on January 4th, and as always, space will be limited. Get registered for Pump Up Your Jam here. Email Booty Quake about team rates!…

Holiday Survival!

Is your league on break over the holidays? Check out my post on how to take advantage of the time off and come back fresh & rested (and maybe even buff!)…

Stocking Stuffer?

If you're looking for a gift idea for your team captain, derby wife, or for someone else to get for you this Christmas, a Gift Card from Roller Derby Athletics could be just the thing! Shop Gift Cards here...…

Candy Cane Crew is Back!

Yep, the 4th annual Candy Cane Crew, a December Fitness Challenge. This year: Ugly Christmas Sweating Edition :) Find out all the details and join the crew. Learn More Here! …

A new HIIT Workout

Kick off December with the Conquer Anything HIIT Workout - 15 minutes and you'll be a sweaty mess, but you'll also be invincible :)…

Meet our newest Coach!

Introducing, our newest Coach on the Roller Derby Athletics roster! Jess Bandit is officially on board, bringing her bi-weekly Mental Muscle column to our Members. Get to know more ahout Jess Bandit in this interview post!…

Four Hacks for Easier Push-Ups!

<< What the title says! Check out my latest training video for 4 super-quick ways to make your push-ups easier and better. Click here to watch!…

Meet Lilith NoFair!

We go in depth and learn about the biggest mistake most derby athletes are making with their food... This week I interviewed our Derby in the Kitchen nutrition expert Lilith NoFair! Check it out right here...…

Rose City Takes It!

WOW, that whole tournament was just bananas, but what an exciting finish! Booty says: always remember to call off the last jam, kids! Congratulations to Rose City, Blue Ridge, and all the teams at WFTDA Championships!…

Pump Up Your Jam starts this week!

The November session of Pump Up Your Jam starts on Wednesday 11/2! For more details and to sign up, go here.…

CHAMPS! CHAMPS! CHAMPS!

The big weekend is upon us!! Good luck to all the teams competing at WFTDA Championships in Portland!! Don't forget to tune in on wftda.tv!…

High fives, eh?

Congratulations and kudos to all the RDA athletes who attended Team Canada tryouts this past weekend in Ottawa! I know there were several of you. And good luck to all those going to next weekend's tryout in Calgary. You're gonna be great.…

MRDA Champs!

Congratulations to all the teams who made it to MRDA Championships this weekend in Dallas, TX! St. Louis Gatekeepers were victorious over Your Mom Men's Roller Derby in the final game, 165 - 129. Will post here if I can find the link to archived footage.…

Happy Thanksgiving, Canucks!

It's turkey day in Canada, so a big Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow friends from the north! I'm grateful that you're here! <3…

This Just In: Talking to Yourself…

In her second post in a series on Mental Muscle, guest blogger Jess Bandit dives into the hows and whys of positive self-talk strategies. Learn how to harness your inner voices in this new post!…

Join the Rocktober Challenge!

This October, fire up your lungs to crush your goals with the RDA Rocktober Endurance Challenge!! Starts 10/3, and just $10 to join... grab a friend and a water bottle and let's get movin' this fall. ==> Click here to sign up All-Star members get i…

RDA Athletes Kickin’ Butt…

More playoff superstars! Last weekend in Madison it was RDA athletes Laryn Kill and Ph.Diesel from Tampa getting a lot of fan love and a lot of trips around the track with the star on! Congrats on a great tournament ladies... what a nailbiter of a last b…

You made us proud…

Been watching the WFTDA playoffs? Some great games and great athleticism on display! Congrats to RDA athletes Jex Buckner (Seattle - going to Champs!) and Maurine Filip (Stockholm) on a great tournament in Vancouver!!!…

The CHEW test…

ICYMI - Last week I posted an article that's really struck a chord with some people! How to ask yourself 4 simple questions that will allow you to master any derby skill. Want to know what the 4 questions are? CHEW on this blog post!…

Don’t Miss Out!

Who wants agility? Who wants harder hits? Who wants to break through the pack easier? Yeah, me too - so let's Pump Up Your Jam this fall! This 45-day training program starts Monday, 9/12... team rates available too (just ask)... …

Better Burpees?

Check out my quick video on how to do a burpee with great form, plus eight new variations to spice up your routines! Better Burpees are just a click away...…

Back to School…

It's that time of year when we start to buckle down after a summer of relaxing in the sun... Let me help you get your strength up, your endurance back, and your agility poppin' with the September Pump Up Your Jam training session! Opens for registration o…

Tons of News to Share!

In case you missed the last newsletter from RDA in your inbox, you can learn about the 1% Secret to smashing your goals, get a Super Plyo workout, and lots more right here.…

…And now, on to Rollercon!

With Men's Roller Derby World Cup just barely in my rearview mirror, I'm on to Rollercon next! If you're there, here's where you'll find me, with handy 'add-to-google' links and all! https://unicorn2.rollerderbyathletics.com/rollercon-2016/…

Men’s World Cup is Here!

Booty's on site in Calgary at Men's Roller Derby World Cup all week! In town for the tournament? Stop by the RDA training centre at the Nerd Skates Track to test your skills and win some swag... Watching from afar? Get your live stream pass and follow alo…

It’s Our Burff-Day!

Hard to believe, but our All-Star Access membership program is two years old already! That's 104 weeks of workouts, plus nutrition tips, challenges, and fun. Curious? Thinking about joining us to add some variety to your training? Learn more here... <…

Warm Up in 5 Minutes

Check out my super-quick in-a-pinch warm up routine I recently designed! For those days when you're running late, or trying to squeeze in a workout... Check out the video and info here!…

Happy Holiday Weekend!

It's a fireworks kinda time, with Canada Day and 4th of July taking over this weekend! If you're headed to a cottage, a road trip, or some other getaway, get a load of my guide to keeping your fitness program on point... It's "Sunscreen & Muscles: A S…

Announcement coming…!

... Remember that foundation I told you about? Where a group of committed roller derby community members are working on programs to fund awareness of and access to roller derby for girls? We are so close to launching! And I can't wait to tell you mor…

Faster Transitions, with SCIENCE.

In case you missed my recent newsletter in your inbox, check out the Q&A on how to transition and reform faster (using science, yo) and more news from Roller Derby Athletics right here!…

Summer of Pump!

Pump Up Your Jam is now open for registration! The 'July' session actually gets started on Monday June 27th. Don't forget to ask about team rates too! Get your squad together and have a sweaty summer with Booty! Details here...…

I need you…

... to help build something EPIC! Myself and a group of committed roller derby community members are working on a foundation to fund awareness of and access to roller derby for girls, and we need your help! Please suggest a name for this foundation! C…

Get Bendy

Have you seen my latest newsletter? It comes with a new workout to help you be your most flexible self and some exciting news! Check it out here :)…

The Winners Are…

Crazy huge gainz were had by all in the Sun's Out, Guns Out Challenge! And the results are: Gin Atomic won the 'door prize', and went from 15 hands-elevated push-ups all the way to 12 full push-ups! Traumasaurus nabbed the 'Biggest Guns' prize for go…

Stretchy-Stretch!

Ready to go Gumby with us? We have a post-workout flexibility training video coming this week! In the meantime, check out our recent post-practice video: My Quick And Dirty Post-Derby Stretch!…

Pump Up Your Jam is SOLD OUT!

Pump Up Your Jam is officially sold out!If you missed the chance to sign up for the May round, never fear, we'll be running the program again in July! Sign up to be notified when the next registration is open.…

How was it for you?

What an epic weekend! Thanks all for watching The Big O Tournament, did you catch one of our ads?!If you missed the action, you can catch the Rose City Rollers vs Victorian Roller Derby League and Texas Rollergirls vs Angel City Derby Girls over at WFTD…

Have a Big O this Weekend…

Roller Derby Athletics is proud to sponsor The Big O Tournament April 29 - May 1 in Eugene, OR! This epic annual tournament is featuring top-level juniors, men's and women's WFTDA bouts, and will be broadcast all weekend on WFTDA.tv and ESPN3! Hunker do…

Sign up now to Pump Up Your Jam in May!

Our signature Pump Up Your Jam training program is now open for registration! As always, space is limited. We start workin' on Monday, May 2... see you there? Click for more information and to join.…

New Workout and Subscriber Bonuses!

In case it missed your inbox, click here for our latest newsletter. We've got a brand new workout, Pump Up Your Jam deals, and a little game called "Where's Booty..?"…

RDA is on the scene!

Roller Derby Athletics is helping bring the thunder to lots of great roller derby coming up! We're helping to make these upcoming tournaments possible: The Big O April 29-May 1; Men's Roller Derby World Cup in Calgary, Alberta, July 21-24; and Clevela…

SOLD OUT!

Dang! Response to the Sun's Out Guns Out challenge was huge! We're full, and the challenge has started. If you have a suggestion for a future challenge, shoot me an email! …

Motivation Monday – what is your desire?

Motivation Monday: "When someone looks at an athlete and says “I could never do that,” what they’re really saying is “I don’t want to put in the work that you did to get where you are.” The heart of the difference is not ability or even talent…

“Sun’s Out, Guns Out” Challenge Starts April 4!

Join us for this Upper Body Challenge! Now that the sun’s out, it’s time to get those “guns” out. Pick your target: Push-Ups or Chin-Ups (or something else?) and we will work together for four weeks to help you reach your goals! Challenge runs Ap…

Booty’s 27-in-5 Tips on Flat Mat Radio

In case you missed it - Booty Quake recently appeared on Flat Mat Radio, talking all about off-skate training. She gives host Kat Selvocki her top tips for nailing the 27-in-5 in Episode 7. Click to listen!…

Love Thy Thighs, and Prizes, Oooh Prizes…

Want to help others know what it's like to train with Roller Derby Athletics? Leave a review, and get entered to win some sweet gear! Plus, ICYMI, my V-day love poem to thick thighs... Just click through for the latest Newsletter!…

Rollercon Challenge Bout Ideas Needed!

Let's skate together! We are organizing a challenge bout for Rollercon and we need team name suggestions! Quads vs. Hamstrings? Burpees vs. Leg Press? Cardio vs. Strength? Click to this post and give us your suggestions in the comments!…

It’s Here!

The new and improved RollerDerbyAthletics.com experience is here! We're a fully-functional death star now. Hope you like it - thanks so much for your patience!…

What a Difference 1% Makes…

Just click through for the latest Newsletter!…