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Join Our Community - Win Free Personal Training

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:59:00 GMT

Join Our Community - Win Free Personal Training

DCC is very much a community. And that's the thinking behind this new website.

Join our online community by clicking the join button under "community." You'll discover a Community Wall on which you can post comments, photos and videos. And you can even share your content with your Facebook and Twitter friends.

Imagine the possibilities. Snap pictures during workouts. Upload them to the wall. Or give one of your buddies an "attaboy" if he's done a good job.

To kick start things, we'll award a free DCC T-shirt to a randomly selected member who has joined our community by clicking "join" in the Community section of this website.

There's more. We'll also award a free one hour personal training session for the best comment, photo, or video posted to the Community Wall.

The winners will be announced on May 1, 2011.

Let's get creative!

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How To Redeem Your Mad Deal Coupon

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:23:00 GMT

How To Redeem Your Mad Deal Coupon

There are lots of new faces around DCC lately. Please make them feel welcome. After all, it says on this website that we are a friendly bunch -- so it must be true!

Some of the new faces belong to people trying out DCC thanks to a coupon offers we ran on Mad Deals and Living Social.

Redeeming your coupon is pretty easy.

Check out our schedule and select any class.

Call us in advance at 416-929-7812 to reserve your spot.

On the day of the class, please arrive at least fifteen minutes early. Bring your coupon with you. We'll exchange your coupon for punch card valid for six classes. We'll also ask you to do some paperwork.

Then you can jump right into things. We'll adjust things to your ability level.

Welcome! And please don't hesitate to ask any DCC staff member about the gym, equipment, or other classes.

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From Global TV: Why DCC Is Special

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:46:00 GMT

From Global TV: Why DCC Is Special

Back in November, a Global TV reporter visited DCC to research a story on gym etiquette. Click here or below to watch the report.

She found that behaviour frowned on at "big box" gyms is actually encouraged at DCC.

DCC co-owner Lee Davy explained that dropping weights and using chalk are perfectly acceptable at DCC.

After all DCC is not a chi-chi gym. People come to work.

That said, we're always pleased to welcome all ability levels.

Click here to watch the full Global TV report, followed by some in-studio banter from Global anchor Leslie Roberts.

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Attention all powerlifters!

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:53:00 GMT

Attention all powerlifters!

Do you enjoy strength training? Looking for a new challenge? Want to represent DCC?

If you can squat, bench press and deadlift, or if you want to learn, email Chris Ball or call DCC at 416-929-7812 for more information. Chris is putting together a team to compete at the RAW Powerlifting Federation Eastern Nationals. The competition is open to both men and women of all weight classes. Challenge yourself, and train in a team environment while working toward your goal!

The details:

What: the Raw Powerlifting Federation Eastern Nationals

Where: Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough

When: Weigh-in Friday, September 16th, 5 to 7pm. Competition runs September 17th-18th

Cost: $95 entry fee, plus the cost of a singlet to wear during the competition

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Toronto Star: Dynamic Conditioning Centre Gets an A+ For Strength and Conditioning

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:22:00 GMT

Toronto Star: Dynamic Conditioning Centre Gets an A+ For Strength and Conditioning

What happens when The Toronto Star's Gym Rat blogger pays an undercover visit to your gym?

Well, there's no telling. She calls 'em as she sees 'em -- and never minces words.

But for us, it's a case of all's well that ends well. We got the highest possible rating of A+.

Read whole article here.

Or snack on these tasty morsels:

The industrial-looking space near Yonge and Wellesley Sts. is packed with heavy ropes, kettlebells, medicine balls, weighted sleds, hurdles, a climbing wall and countless other contraptions that can whip you in shape without electricity or a motor.

The old-school methods seem fun, but let loose on my own, I wouldn’t know where to start. Hence the centre’s high-intensity conditioning class, one of a dozen or so classes available each week...

....It’s probably one of the most challenging — and one of the most satisfying — ones I’ve ever taken....

...The result is something a little bit boot camp and a little bit Crossfit, though without the latter’s cultlike aura....

...There’s something exciting about this kind of workout, as if the no-frills exercises kick-start our survival instincts. But it’s also a lot of fun, almost a grown-up version of recess. (The centre calls itself an “athletic playground.”)

Before I walk out the door, I’ve already talked a friend into coming back with me for another class.

VERDICT: An unusual and exciting class that definitely lives up to its high-intensity name.

Class: High-intensity Conditioning

Time: Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m.

Amenities: Fancy change rooms contrast with the gym’s industrial look. Two showers with assorted products and one hair dryer to share. Towels provided. Cubbies in the main room.

Ambience: “Athletic playground” is right. Sure, the toys are medicine balls and heavy ropes, but there’s an atmosphere of fun that can be lacking in other facilities...

...Who the class is for: Anyone bored with the usual workout machines and routines.

Grade: A+

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DCC Athletes Compete in Extreme Events

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:39:00 GMT

DCC Athletes Compete in Extreme Events

From the Warrior Dash to the Tough Mudder to our own DCC Challenger Series, more and more DCC athletes are tackling competitions most "normal" people think are more than a little crazy.

The latest example is how Rocky Colangelo spent his Saturday. He finished in the top third at CrossFit Overdose on January 28, competing against some of the top CrossFit athletes in Ontario.

"Competition was a lot tougher than last year," says Rocky. Weights were higher and the workouts "are always a killer."

Rocky's best event was doing three rounds for time of:

5 thrusters (front squat plus push press) at a staggering 165 lbs
20 burpees
100 double unders (rope skips in which the rope makes two revolutions for every skip)

Rocky completed this in just over 11 minutes.

And that was just one of four events.

Other events included:

For time: 15 squat cleans @ 205 lbs. and 30 X 40" box jumps
As many rounds as possible in 7:00 minutes of: 50 foot, 125 lbs plate carries, with two 45 lbs plates and one 35 lbs plate
As many rounds as possible in 12:00 minutes of: a circuit that included bar muscle ups, handstand pushups, air squats and rope climbs

Rocky calls the event "a great experience" even though he hoped to do better and feels he "could have pushed harder." Among the nasty surprises: how difficult it was to do 40 inch box jumps in weightlifting shoes, immediately following 205 lb. squat cleans.

Rocky took a break from Blaise's High Intensity classes and prepared for the event by training at DCC 4-5 days a week, focusing on Olympic lifts and such skills as muscle ups and butterfly pull ups. The conditioning paid off. Rocky says it was "very rewarding" to fight through the tough workouts and make it to the end.

Rocky's next event will be the DCC Challenger on March 18, 2012.

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Up Your Weighlifting Game

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:15:00 GMT

Up Your Weighlifting Game

It may be one of the best kept secrets at DCC. But it doesn't have to be.

Many DCC athletes have been coached to personal bests and recorded dramatic improvements in overall fitness because they participate in the weighlifting class with Jimmy DeVries, Fridays at 6:00 PM.

"This sort of outstanding training is usually available only to people who pay big bucks for one-on-one sessions," says Daniel Freedman, one of the class regulars. "It's really unusual to get so much expert coaching and personal attention as part of your membership package or for a small drop in fee."

The class is small, usually 3-8 people. And everything is scaled for each athlete, with plenty of individual coaching.

Classes typically focus on a single lift for several weeks. Right now, Jimmy is coaching his athletes through power cleans. Beginners are focusing on the basic mechanics. More experienced lifters are setting PRs. Rep schemes and weights vary according to individual goals, under Jimmy's guidance.

Last month, the class did a "bear complex" each week for several weeks. This consisted of:

deadlift
clean
thruster (front squat + push press)
back squat
front squat (the killer!)

This complex was done three times. Most athletes completed 10 cycles of the complex. Typical issues included not achieving full depth on the squat, or not fully locking out at the top.

Each class ends with timed tire flips or plate pushes. Bottom line: the class is a great intro to weighlifting or a great way to up your game.

Try it. You'll like it.

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Spartans, Warriors and Tough Mudders- Train Like You Mean It!

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:14:00 GMT

Spartans, Warriors and Tough Mudders- Train Like You Mean It!

Show those walls, mud puddles and barbed-wire who's boss!

Are you gearing up for an extreme race this Summer? If not, want to train like a Spartan?

DCC will be launching 8-week training blasts before the Spartan Race, Warrior Dash and Tough Mudder to get you into the best shape possible before your event. Train in a small-group setting with a coach to design your program and help track your progress over 16 training sessions. Coaches will help you increase your speed, agility, endurance and strength!

Cost will be $320 per person, but download our coupon from Group Dudes before April 27th and receive 15% off!

The first session will be for those running the Spartan Race on June 24th, with four different groups to choose from: (Deadline to sign-up for Spartan Training is April 27th.)

Group 1: Sundays at 4pm and Thursdays at 8pm (First session April 29th, last session June 21st)

Group 2: Mondays and Wednesday at 8pm (First session April 30th, last session June 20th)

Group 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7am (First session May 1st, last session June 21st)

Group 4: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12pm (First session May 1st, last session June 21st)

Call us for details at 416-929-7812 or email steph @dccentre.ca. Each group will require a minimum of 5 participants and a maximum of 15. Book before these groups fill up!

Dates and times for the Warrior Dash training will be announced in early May, and Tough Mudder announced in early June. Check the website regularly for updates! Your Group Dudes coupon can be used for any of these sessions, but must be downloaded before April 27th.

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Victoria Day Weekend Hours

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:57:00 GMT

Victoria Day Weekend Hours

It's May 2-4! Time to open up the cottage, take your first camping trip of the year, or just get a chance to use that neglected barbeque (but take it easy on the charbroiling!)

We'll be taking a little break this Victoria Day weekend as well:

Saturday, May 19th: Centre opened 9am-12pm, classes running.

Sunday, May 20th: Centre opened 12-3pm, classes running.

Monday, May 21st: Centre closed, classes cancelled.

Have a happy and healthy weekend from the staff at DCC.

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