Everyone's an Athlete with Alena

Today with us on the Incite Change Podcast, Coach Mauro sits down with Alena Luciani. Alena is the founder and head coach of Training2XL which she initially began as a way for herself and other graduating athletes to access strength training programs. Having been an athlete in her teen years it was no surprise her sports journey will continue to Wilfrid Laurier University where she played varsity basketball while earning her B.A. in Kinesiology.  In continuing her education, she then went on to receive a Masters of Sports Science and Recreation with a distinction in Coaching from Ohio University. She has also a certified as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength & Conditioning Association, as well as USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach. Listen as Alena takes us through her fitness journey and the importance of strength training as a young upcoming athlete to prevent injury and prepare yourself for a long-lasting career. Episode Timestamps ●        [00:54] Who is Alena Luciani ●        [05:58] Strength & Conditioning ●        [10:02] Everyone's an Athlete ●        [17:15] Adjusting for Mental Health  ●        [25:10] Off-Season & In-Season Training ●        [28:04] Athlete's for Life ●        [35:32] Guided Nutrition ●        [40:58] Guidance & Support Resources Mentioned ●        Training2XL ●        Instagram: @training2xl Quotes [Alena] "You don't need a designated playing surface to be able to call yourself an athlete" Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Contact us! If you would like to get in touch, leave us a comment! Visit our website - www.healthyincite.com Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/incitecoaching/?hl=en Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/healthyincite?lang=en  Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/incitecoaching/