by Ryanin Blog, Fitness, Nutrition0 commentstags: athlete, become the athlete within, exercise, fitness, golf, performance, sport
The execution of the golf swing is a “feet to fingertips” athletic action- the entire kinetic chain is utilized. In order to perform proper movement throughout the golf swing requires certain levels of joint mobility and core stabilization. If certain joints (i.e. hips) are limited in terms of mobility or certain parts of the body are “weak”, executing an efficient swing without compensating form will be very difficult. The hips are a necessary joint in the golf swing. That said, if limitations are present in terms of mobility the body will compensate proper form which leads to trouble down the road. Both on the scorecard, and your long term back health. For example- the last golf lesson, or “tune-up”, I had approximately two months ago was because of that exact reason. My body wasn’t moving properly in the backswing because of poor hip mobility, and in turn that caused me to have a flawed swing with lost yardage and accuracy. Looking from a spectators point of view at normal speed, you would never be able to tell there was any sort of mobility issue. In fact I got compliments of how great my swing looked. But I felt that something […]
by Ryanin Blog, Fitness, Inspiration0 commentstags: athlete, exercise, fitness, new hartford, personal training, utica, utica personal trainer
If you want to see change, YOU have to change. That may sound silly but some of us don’t live that way. We want to lose weight but eat the same garbage day after day. We want to get stronger but lift the same weights over and over. We wonder why the person in the mirror doesn’t change while returning to the same old habits that created that person. Wellllllll What Happened Was… (Insert Shitty Excuse Here) Matthew Kelley writes in his book The Rhythm of Life “Everything is a choice. This is life’s greatest truth and its hardest lesson.” He continues on “it is a hard lesson, because it causes us to realize that we have chosen the life we are living now.” This is a difficult realization but there is a silver lining. Unfortunately (or fortunately) our choices have gotten us to where we are now. The good news is that once accepted we can begin to make better decisions to get to where we want to be and not simply accept where we are now. A young gentleman by the name of Christopher Wallace is quoted for saying “Damn right I like the life I live because […]
by Ryanin Blog, Fitness, Inspiration0 commentstags: athlete, fitness, performance, training, utica, utica personal trainer
What’s it going to take?? I ask myself this question all the time…What’s it going to take to be at the top of my game? To be at the top of the heap? To be the best at anything? As an athlete, I think about this question often. Being around other athletes makes me wonder how many actually think about this question. If you were to ask 100 top athletes how they got to the top, there would be a different answer from each and every one of them. Have you ever heard of the statement, “It takes, on average, 10,000 hours of practice to be an expert?” The 10,000 rule came about by a guy by the name of Malcom Gladwell, author of Outliers. There are several other authors who have written about this subject (Geoff Colvin – Talent is Overrated and The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle) and several scientists who have debated the theory. So, is 10,000 hours enough hours to put in to be the best or is it innate ability? I actually think that it’s a combination of the two; lots of repetitive practice (hours and hours) and innate ability. However, I strongly believe there […]
by Ryanin Blog, Fitness, Inspiration, Nutrition, Uncategorized0 commentstags: anorexia, athlete, eating disorder, female athlete triad
As I laid in my bed, eyes wide open, the haunting thoughts raced around my head again….. “What if I get fat while I’m sleeping” “I ate way too much today, I know it” “I’m going to wake up before school and run around the neighborhood” I couldn’t take it anymore, the thoughts became too much so I peeled myself out of bed and creeped through my house and out the back door (careful not to wake my parents in the middle of the night). I wasn’t going to stop until my pedometer said I burned at least 700 calories. As soon as my feet hit the grass I began to sprint…..Up the hill and right back down, as soon as I got back to where I started back up again I went. No way was I going to be FAT! The next day I didn’t eat as punishment for what happened the day before. What could have possibly happened you ask? I ate lunch. All throughout my childhood, I was the skinny girl. Everyone in my family was bigger than me, most of my classmates, friends and teammates were often bigger than me. I would look at my teammates […]
by Ryanin Fitness, Tips, Training, Uncategorized0 commentstags: athlete, complete, endurance, obtraining, Strength, utica
There are many athletes out there who stick to what they are familiar with or are complacent in their daily routine. You may be the type of athlete who enjoys to run, or the athlete who insists on only calisthenics. Whatever the case may be, sticking to only one approach over time can hinder your progress and render you incomplete. Let’s use runners for example; these athletes only train certain muscle groups in their body that pertain to their specific sport. Furthermore, they only train these muscles in one way – slow. Runners predominately work their legs with a little core thrown in, plus the obvious cardiovascular benefits. However, these athletes are lacking in the development of strength and explosive power. Both are significant for overall health and longevity. They are neglecting the remaining body parts and over time these specific muscles will fall farther behind the rest of the body. Over time the constant abuse to the same muscles in the same exact maker can lead to overuse injuries. This also goes for the bodybuilder type who are in the gym, pumping iron 5-6 days week focusing only on their “beach muscles,” leaving little time to work on other […]
by cbaberin Uncategorized0 commentstags: athlete, become the athlete within, exercise, fitness, jacked mom, ny, obtraining, performance, sports, strength and conditioning, utica
When it comes to fitness, GOALS are a huge part of making your journey here worthwhile. Yes, some people are “fitness junkies” and just like to exercise. Most often though there is some type reason or goal for why one starts to exercise. Conversations with our new members generally start off with “I want to (Insert Goal Here)” As coaches, it is our job to provide you with the tools and the guidance to help you achieve your goals. The most important tip I can provide someone as a coach is to always have a goal. Not having a goal is like driving with no destination. If you don’t know where you are going, how can you ever get there? Here are 5 Easy Steps for achieving your goals Set a Goal (Target) Make it real – Your goal should be S.M.A.R.T. – Specific-Measurable-Attainable -Realistic-Timely Create a Plan (Map to reach your Target) In order to reach your goal you have to have a plan of how to get there. This is where coaching becomes crucial. Everyone needs a coach – EVERYONE. Look at the most successful people in the world and I would guarantee that they have […]
by cbaberin Blog, Fitness, Strength, Uncategorized0 commentstags: athlete, family, girl power, performance, sports, Strength, utica
The Trunfio girls rocking their O.B. Training gear From Left: Gianna, Kylie, Karen, Alexis Morning, noon or night…..No matter what time you’re at O.B. Training & Sports Performance you most likely will find one of them here working out. They thrive on competition and push themselves to the limit. They eat kettle bells for breakfast and have battle ropes for dessert. This month’s Athlete In The Spotlight is The Trunfio Girls. Karen and her 3 girls Kylie, Alexis and Gianna have been with us since our first month open. They have become part of our O.B. Training family and we couldn’t be more proud of all they have accomplished with us over the past year. They were able to take a break from their hectic life to answer a few questions for us……. Q: What’s the story of the Trunfio girls? Tell us a little about yourselves and what you do. A: The Trunfio girls are 14, 13, and 11. They have all been very active from a young age. All 3 girls started gymnastics at about the age of 3 years old and continued with it for between 7 and 10 years. This helped them to be mentally […]
by cbaberin Fitness, Training, Uncategorized, Workouts0 commentstags: athlete, BecomeTheAthleteWIthin, performance, sports, Strength, Summer, utica
2015 Elite Athlete Summer Training Camp O.B. Training & Sports Performance will be accepting 8 High School and 8 College athletes for their Elite Athlete Summer Training Camp. If you want to play at the next level this is where you need to spend your summer vacation! This intense 5 Day/Week training program will prepare every athlete for their next season Here is the full list of what’s included: Functional Movement Screen/Individual Assessment/Goal Planning 10 Week Strength and Conditioning program 3 Days Focusing on Strength Training/Developing Explosive Power 2 Days on the field working on developing Explosive Speed/Reactive Agility O.B. Training Strength and Conditioning Manual O.B. Training Backpack/Dri-Fit T Shirt/Shorts/Hat 5 Days/Week of Direct Coaching Meal Plan Option Available* *Extra Cost Requirements: College Camp: June 1 – August 17 (10 Weeks) College Athlete Weightlifting Experience Willing to Commit to 10 Weeks of Intense training Ability to make 90% of the workouts High School Camp: June 15 – August 21 (10 Weeks) High School Athlete Desire to play at the next level Weightlifting Experience Age 16+ Willing to commit to 10 weeks of intense training Ability to make 90% of the workouts Call (315) 527-8686 or Email info@obtraining.com to […]
by Ryanin Blog, Fitness, Strength, Tips, Training, Uncategorized0 commentstags: agility, athlete, athletic, fitness, herkimer county, ny, oneida county, performance, personal training, speed, sports, training, utica
Athletic training and sports performance isn’t just about building strength and power. Elite athletes have strength, power and speed – and they work hard to be top notch in all three. Reaching your top speed requires hard work, but including these five tips from our expert coaches at O.B. Training can speed up your speed results. RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN: Obvious, right? Not exactly. Most athletes have never actually run as fast as they can. Run full speed with every sprint and you’ll automatically increase your speed. BUILD YOUR LEG STRENGTH: Stronger legs means more force can be applied to the ground. More force into the ground equals faster movement. JUMP AROUND: Jumping and other plyometric movements help to develop the fast-twitch muscle fibers in your lower body needed for explosive movements, such as sprinting. STAY OFF YOUR HEELS: Running heel-to-toe causes the heel to hit the ground decreasing speed. Instead, stay on the balls of your feet and push the ground behind you. LOSE THE FAT: A leaner athlete is a faster athlete. It’s that simple. Extra baggage slows you down. Get leaner. Get Faster. Looking for more quick tips? Contact us today.
by Ryanin Blog, Fitness, Inspiration, Strength, Training, Uncategorized, Workouts0 commentstags: athlete, become the athlete within, ny, obtraining, performance, power, sports, strength and conditioning, utica
When 17-year-old Emily Acquaviva of New Hartford learned she’d be playing softball for Division 1 college team Stony Brook University, she knew she needed to build a foundation of strength to compete at the college level. A teammate recommended Christina D’Amico and Ryan Obernesser at O.B. Training & Sports Performance. Emily began working with Christina and Ryan who customized a program for her to build her strength and muscle mass. “They’ve made me strong, which is something I didn’t used to be,” said Emily, who added she now is hang cleaning 100 pounds, squatting 140 pounds and is more than halfway to her goal of gaining 10 pounds of muscle. Expertise + Encouragement = Success She credits the expertise and consistent encouragement of O.B.’s coaches with giving her the tools she needs to succeed. “I’m a step ahead in the next phase of my athletics because of O.B.,” Emily said. “They’ve given me the techniques, the motivation and the ability to succeed in a short period of time.” Become the athlete within No matter your goal, level of fitness or athletic ability, O.B.’s coaches can help you to become the athlete within. Contact us today. In Emily’s own words O.B.: What […]
