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, 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, Inspiration0 commentstags: fitness, new hartford personal trainer, performance, personal training, sports, training, utica personal trainer
“If I were the last person on earth, would I still do what I do?” This is a question posed by Steven Pressfield in his book The War of Art. In itself it is a simple yes or no answer, however when we delve a little deeper is when things get interesting. Apply this situation to anything in your life to quickly sort through what is important to you and what isn’t. If you care about an activity enough to continue doing it even though no one else exists you can say with certainty that it matters. For me, after going to undergrad and graduate school for a business degree it only made sense to get a job in the business industry. However if the world were to come to some sort of doomsday apocalypse I know for a fact that I would not be drawing up SWOT analyses or go-to-market strategies for imaginary businesses. I WOULD however continue to pursue different fitness endeavors and experiment to see what works best for my body. This is one of the main reasons I am so sure that I was meant to be in this line of work. So your homework is […]
by Ryanin Blog, Inspiration, Uncategorized0 commentstags: Football, obtraining, performance, Proctor, speed, sports, training, utica
Every so often you come across an athlete that is special. You can’t really put your finger on it but something about them is just special. Well when Jamarious Morgan walked through our doors this past summer we knew immediately he was special. He is a soft-spoken, polite, hard working, extremely talented young man. He always shows up on time ready to work and even though he may not always feel like it, he puts in the work. His superhero comparison is on point. He’s lighting fast like The Flash and impressively strong like Superman. On the football field, it’s amazing to see the way his body bends and moves as he breaks tackle after tackle on his way to the end zone. The athletic abilities that he displays are quite simply amazing. That combined with his warming personality and witty jokes makes him a pleasure to coach and this month’s Athlete In The Spotlight. Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: My name is Jamarious Morgan, I am a running back on the football team at Utica Proctor. I also run track, play lacrosse and I love to compete. Q: How long have you been training at O.B. […]
by Ryanin Blog, Fitness, Tips, Training, Uncategorized0 commentstags: obtraining, overtraining, performance, recovery, rest, sports, training
There are two general parts to training; Work + Rest. Most people focus more on the work side and neglect to pay any attention to rest. Training is where you stimulate your gains; however, resting is where your body has a chance to build itself back up. Every single training session adds stress to our bodies. Our bodies already carry stress due to our everyday lives, due to job demand and family obligations etc. Training is a great outlet or stress reliever for most, myself included. However, the point that needs to be looked at is whether exercise adding more stress to our already stressed out systems or is it removing it? The best way to ensure that you’re not adding extra stress to your body is to incorporate appropriate rest into your daily routine. As coaches, we need to keep a close eye on clients who present the early symptom of overtraining. These symptoms, which may appear mild at first, will include; slight pain in the shoulder, knee, ankle or back. Also, trouble sleeping, irritability and a decrease in performance are other common side effects to overtraining. Training should make you feel great! Not run down! If you’re feeling drained […]
by Ryanin Tips, Uncategorized0 commentstags: obtraining, performance, recovery, rest, sleep, sports, utica
I feel it’s safe to say that we all have experienced some form of sleep deprivation in some point in our life. Sleep deprivation can negatively affect sex hormones, insulin sensitivity, immune regulation and neuro-cognitive performance, just to name a few. Many of us deal with a sleep related issues on a daily basis and still carry on with their existence. The quality of sleep that you are able to achieve each night is far more important than the quantity of sleep. Each individual is different in that each require their own amount of rest each evening to stay efficient. Some people may only require 6 hrs, where other may need a 8-10 hr fix. Uninterrupted quality sleep will provides us with a chance to repair and re-energize our bodies to prepare us for the challenges of the following day. However, a lack in this quality sleep will only lead to constant fatigue, over eating and over use of stimulants, fat gain and lack of enjoyment in everyday life. Waking up during the night to use the bathroom is a sign of some imbalances that might be going on in your body. 10-1am – Poor blood sugar management – You […]
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, Uncategorized0 commentstags: become the athlete within, exercise, new hartford, obtraining, performance, sports, strength and conditioning, utica
A few weeks ago, the O.B. Training coaches had the opportunity to speak during the physical education classes at New Hartford High School. Ryan and I being alumni of New Hartford thought this would be a great opportunity for current students to see what past students are doing now. As a way to make the presentation engaging and interactive for students, we brought The Functional Movement Screen. This screen goes through 7 basic movement patterns and addresses asymmetries within the body. By having the students perform these movements, it gave us an opportunity to go through some common mistakes that many athletes bring into the gym. Often times students that are new to weight training are unsupervised or just copying something they’ve seen in a magazine. This can result in major mistakes when it comes to movement quality and these mistakes can lead to serious injury. The beauty of the Functional Movement Screen is its’ ability to objectively look at and score the movement quality for a population of athletes. This score allows our coaches to measure the potential risk for future injury. It is important to instill the idea of health and physical fitness at […]
