So this summer Optimal Performance was fortunate enough to pick up Sports PErformance Coach and wrestling taining specialist John Hoke… instead of going on a long winded rant about how effective his training methods are, I’ll let this video do the talking… This is just a quick glimpse of what we got going on here at OPTC. Come check… [Read more of this review]

Here is a cool video of some Rockalnd Sports Training Athletes going through a butal conditioning circuit using just a big tug of war rope…. Who said you have to run to get in shape?  Come try the ropes out and see for yourself JZ PS – did I mention you can try the ropes out for free!! – thats right Rockland Sports Training at Optimal… [Read more of this review]

Wanna see what a little hard work and dedication can bring…. Rockland Sports Training Athlete Pat McGuiness drilled a solid 215lb hang clean this week at Optimal Performance. Oh yeah – he is only 15 years old. Check it out…. Nice Job Pat JZ  Read More →

Here’s a Killer clip of one of our Rockland Sports Training groups getting after it in the 1st half of  their workout on Tuesday….  Read More →

In this day and age it has become far too easy to let our body’s go… What I mean is with fast food being way to accessible and with peoples busy life styles it no wonder why we have an obesity epidemic on our hands. However, did you know that is really isn’t that hard to maintain a healthy diet in conjunction with a fun exercise program?… [Read more of this review]

Here are a couple videos of some gut wrenching workouts at Optimal Performance…. they are badass!!! And the best part is they don’t involve any machines or weights (with the exception of the prowler in the third video) Just wanted to share these with you to show you that you don’t have to bury yourself in the gym behind a lot of iron… [Read more of this review]

Here is an oldie but goodie – below is an article I wrote awhile back about exercise machne and what I really think of them FYI – if you know me at all and from the title in the article – I bet you already know what I think of them, but read the article to find out why Exercise Machines Suck By Jason Zaretzky Discover The 5 Reasons… [Read more of this review]

Here are a couple videos of some gut wrenching workouts at Optimal Performance…. they are badass!!! And the best part is they don’t involve any machines or weights (with the exception of the prowler in the third video) Just wanted to share these with you to show you that you don’t have to bury yourself in the gym behind a lot of iron… [Read more of this review]

When it comes to lifting weights and the youth athlete, a huge red flag usually goes up. It is believed to big a BIG NO! It is said that lifting weights is potentially dangerous to the growth plates for these youngsters. Well I hate to break it to you, but as long as the appropriate considerations are taken into account, the above statement is completely… [Read more of this review]

Speed, Agility, & Quickness: OPTIMAL STYLE It is obvious that most sports are not performed in a straight ahead manner. An athlete’s ability to change directions and move laterally with out losing a step is the difference from being average and exceptional! During our program we put an extra emphasis on developing lateral speed and quick changes… [Read more of this review]