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JUNIOR TURNER: WILL I EVER BE ME AGAIN?

We sat down with Junior Turner, a defensive linesman for the Calgary Stampeders
of the CFL. The Toronto native has called Calgary home for over seven seasons.

FOLLOW: At WATCH IT! we say “time matters more.” As a vitamins, and minerals. Each individual varies in
@junebuggie7 defensive linesman, how is timing important in the requirements to fuel their bodies. When I do
@calgarystampeders your position? get a chance to have a cheat meal, it is always
- While playing defensive line, timing is an essential oxtail with rice and peas—a Jamaican dish.
LOCATION: part of what I do. I have an internal clock in my
CALGARY, AB. head at all times. I know I only have a few seconds As I’ve gotten older I’ve leaned towards more
to get to the quarterback on the opposing team full-body dynamic workouts instead of isolated-
or it smells trouble for ours. I and my teammates area workouts. I enjoy yoga more than lifting
know we have to execute certain techniques and weights—it’s become a passion of mine. You have
assignments on the field in a matter of seconds. to try various things to continue to challenge
Our day-to-day is all about time: How can we your body, for it adapts quicker than you know.
squeeze every second to maximize our time Also, there is no substitute for water!
together on the field?
You support a lot of great causes, such as
We know living an active, clean lifestyle is diabetes awareness and PinkPower. Can you tell
important to you. What are your favourite us what led you to be a spokesperson for those
workouts? How do you stay in such great shape? causes?
What’s your favourite cheat meal? The PinkPower campaign really touches home
I love to cook! In my head I believe I’m a because my mother is a breast cancer survivor.
wonderful chef and the best on the team. In my Being part of that campaign has been just
particular field of work, having a layout of my completely awesome. It’s helped me interact
meals for the week is essential. I make my meals with so many people from various walks of life.
according to the workload each day, making Allowed me to understand that physically in
sure I get the required amount of carbohydrates, certain moments I may not be able to help, but
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