Are you running short on time? Can’t seem to fit in that hour long workout session you have planned on a consistent basis? Try using a DB complex for 15-20 min for AS Many Rounds as Possible if you’re short on time. A complex is a series of exercises that is performed one right …
Exercise with Intent
In the performance center, a large majority of the population we see are athletes. Athlete training programs must contain many components to include all demands of the sports they play. Strength components such as bench press, squat or deadlift must be done with maximal effort in order to complete the lift. However, there are many …
How to keep your New Year’s Resolution
Only make a New Year’s resolution if you really want to change, so many people at the beginning of the year decide it’s time for the New Year new me challenge. Why? Are you doing this because everyone else is doing it, or are you doing it because you yourself really want a change? …
Athlete of the Month
AGE: 12 GRADE: 7th SCHOOL: Saco Middle School DREAM JOB: Wide Receiver for NFL FAVORITE COLLEGE/PRO TEAM: New Orleans Saints FAVORITE HEALTHY FOOD: Chicken LIST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Got in better shape, stronger, committed to working out! What sports/events/hobbies do you participate in? I want to play football in the Fall! What are your goals to achieve …
NYPTD
Join us on February 21st for National Youth Performance Training day. We will be testing the children’s 10, 20, and 40 yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, 5-10-5, and for the older kids — chin ups. The athletes will get a score card at the end with their results and scoring on the Parisi cat …
Medicine Balls
In the world of fitness and exercise, you will come across a multitude of different training mediums. One of my favorite tools to utilize in the gym is the medicine ball. Medicine ball training can result in many athletic benefits such as strength, endurance, co-ordination and last but not least, power output. Choosing …
Congratulations to Cole Tomuschat!
Cole Tomuschat was awarded the CIA Trophy for his football team. This award is handed to players based off their work ethic/effort, dedication, being a team player and coachability. Cole has been coming to the OA Performance Center for over a year now; his hard work has been noticed and rewarded for it. Good …
Winter Schedule
Winter break is finally here, its time to take a break from school and focus on yourself before the New Year begins. What better way to do that than to kick-start every morning with a workout? We are offering winter classes daily next week for kids looking to get a workout in early in the …
The Benefits Associated with Physical Activity and Exercise
To get things out of the way, let’s clarify the difference between what Physical Activity and Exercise is. These terms are often used interchangeably, but these terms are not synonymous. Physical Activity is defined as any body movement produced by muscle contractions that result in caloric expenditure. Exercise is a type of physical …
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Sport Specialization
With winter sports starting up we should start thinking about how much an athlete should be specializing in one sport, and how much time they should be training off the field. With more and more kids playing sports year-round, the importance of strength and conditioning has taken a back seat to sports skills. More and …
AOTM Rebecca Spencer
AGE: 11 GRADE: 6th SCHOOL: Saco Middle School DREAM JOB: Veterinarian FAVORITE COLLEGE/PRO TEAM: Harvard FAVORITE HEALTHY FOOD: Broccoli LIST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Being here on time! Athlete of the Month! What sports/events/hobbies do you participate in? Gymnastics! What are your goals to achieve this year? Working out with weights! Who is your role model? Gabby Douglass …
The Big Three
Anyone who has been going to the gym for any amount of time has heard of the big three lifts, and if you haven’t then let me explain them real quick. The most popular of the big three would have to be the bench press, an exercise a lot of weight lifters use to measure …