Max , Cynthia and their first born Jaxson “ Spartacus ” Talbot
they met and said she will most likely be the one teaching their children to skate .
“ People think it ’ s tough being a hockey player , but it takes a lot more work and determination to do what Cynthia has done ,” he said . “ There is so much more mental toughness required to be a top figure skater .”
Always an overachiever , Cynthia landed her first triple salchow at age 11 , and was Canada ’ s youngest national champion in 2004 when she was just 16 . Max was drafted into the NHL out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League ( QMJHL ) by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2002 and led the Hull / Gatineau Olympiques to back-to-back President ’ s Cups while earning the Guy Lafleur Trophy as playoff MVP both years . Despite his accomplishments , he insists his wife is the better skater and the better athlete .
“ She can go out and run a half marathon or a full marathon , and she ’ s not even a runner ,” he said . “ She ’ ll definitely be up for chasing our two kids around !”
Cynthia acknowledges that her secret to staying healthy is eating what her body craves and to always keeps moving , even when it ’ s not easy . During her first pregnancy , she worked out regularly and took yoga classes . With a toddler at home , it ’ s challenging to find time for fitness classes , but she finds ways to stay active every day .
“ I like to go on long walks in the park with my son ,” she said . “ I think it ’ s important to keep moving , even on difficult days .”
With both pregnancies , Cynthia has followed an organic diet and relied on Garden of Life ® prenatal vitamins and Oceans 3™ Oceans Mom ® Prenatal DHA fish oil to help her stay healthy . Max also depends on Garden of Life supplements for long days practicing on the ice and starts each morning with a RAW Protein Marley Coffee smoothie blended with Perfect Food ® RAW greens . His Garden of Life regimen also includes mykind Organics Men ’ s multivitamins , Dr . Formulated Men ’ s Probiotics , and Wobenzym ® N to maintain healthy joints .
“ After practice , I like to grab a Garden of Life protein bar and share some of them with my teammates ,” he said . “ A lot of them are young guys who are just starting to learn about nutrition .”
During their spare time , Max and Cynthia like to support charities that benefit children , including the Gervais-Talbot Foundation , an annual golf event that Max started several years ago with his friend and fellow NHL player Bruno Gervais . To date , their foundation has raised more than $ 900,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation and other children ’ s charities .
“ We like to focus on helping kids who are either sick or who can ’ t afford to eat healthy meals ,” said Cynthia . “ It ’ s very important for us to be able to give back .”