BIO
Born and raised in Summerside, P.E.I., Heather Moyse is one of the world’s top athletes and is currently a dual national sport athlete in bobsleigh and rugby. Heather began playing rugby while attending the University of Waterloo where she participated in the Canadian Interuniversity league. Heather excelled in her first year earning both rookie of the year and most valuable player honours. Heather would be named a three-time, first-team All-Canadian and in her final year of play she led her team to the national championship. Heather still plays rugby and is a member of the Women’s Canadian National Rugby Team. She has represented Canada at the 2006 and 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup. At the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup Heather would end the tournament tied for first place as the leading try-scorer.
Heather started competing at two woman bobsleigh in 2005 and during her rookie season Heather, and partner Helen Upperton, won four medals and set push start records on five international tracks. Heather has continued to thrive winning 8 medals at various World Cup events from 2008-2010 and , along with partner Kallie Humphries, has set 7 start records from 2006-2010. Heather’s greatest bobsleigh feat occurred at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics where Heather, and Kallie, took home the gold medal in two-woman bobsleigh.
Taking on multiple sports is a challenge; however Heather’s rigorous training regimen and balanced diet are the keys to her success. The BioSteel High Performance Sports Drink and Advanced Recovery Formula is an integral part of Heather’s routine and has helped Heather push herself even further.
Heather started competing at two woman bobsleigh in 2005 and during her rookie season Heather, and partner Helen Upperton, won four medals and set push start records on five international tracks. Heather has continued to thrive winning 8 medals at various World Cup events from 2008-2010 and , along with partner Kallie Humphries, has set 7 start records from 2006-2010. Heather’s greatest bobsleigh feat occurred at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics where Heather, and Kallie, took home the gold medal in two-woman bobsleigh.
Taking on multiple sports is a challenge; however Heather’s rigorous training regimen and balanced diet are the keys to her success. The BioSteel High Performance Sports Drink and Advanced Recovery Formula is an integral part of Heather’s routine and has helped Heather push herself even further.
WORKOUT
A1) Box squat – 1 x 5, 1 x 5, 1 x 4, 1 x 3, 1 x 2, 4 x 1
A2) Squat jumps – 1 x 1, 1 x 2, 1 x 3, 1 x 4, 5 x 5 B1) Barbell step-up + knee drive - 4 x 4-6 reps C1) Cycled split jumps - 4 x 10 @ bodyweight D1) Swiss ball single leg hamstring curl - 2 x 8-12 each leg D2) Swiss ball prone mountain climbers (single leg lower-abs) - 2 x 6-10 each leg D3) Side bridge rotations - 2 x 6s in each position |
NUTRITION
Favourite Foods:
Sample Meal the night before a bobsleigh race: Steak frites with a good salad. I try to eat 3 hours before the start of the race, and I eat enough protein and carbs so that I won't be hungry halfway through the race before the 2nd heat. |
