Who’s to Blame!!!

Most average people detest taking responsibility.

They dread the thought that, perhaps, on
some level they may actually be the creators
of their circumstances.

That they… in fact, may NOT be victims!
(what a dreadful thought!)

Mature individuals LOVE taking responsibility.

They take comfort in the fact that whatever
their current situation looks like, they have
played a BIG part in creating it.

Good or bad.

Mature people LOVE the idea that, with their
hands placed firmly on the steering wheel of
their life, that they can decide to move closer
to their goals or away from them.

This was a weird week for me at Optimal Performance.

I have been a bit “absent” for the past few
months due to the mental overload of school,

being injured , and expecting my 1^st son.

Upon my mental and emotional “return” to training
my sports and fitness clients, I noticed something
that I didn’t like…

EVERYONE was slacking! — People here at the express class are complaining about exercises trying to get me to change or replace, so it can be easier for them. Somehow or another I have been slacking also cause for a while I would just tell them OK!!!! Just do XYZ and that’s wrong on my part…

Some people I noticed were showing up, but only giving a 1/2
effort…. that too is my FAULT. Lack of communication is what I say to that. For not explaining to them that going through the motions is not going to get them where they want to be.

At first, I wanted to blame them for being pus*ies
and treating the workouts like washing their butts.

THEN I realized… it’s ALL MY fault!

I am to blame for creating the disgusting situation
I perceived all around me!

So, What did I do?

Manned Up!

I took full responsibility for the lack of results,
firmly grabbed hold of my bullwhip…

I gave myself a few good lashings and proceeded to
rain down terror on any and everyone that stood
between me and the high intensity environment that
we have worked so hard to establish at my gym.

Things are almost back to normal again.

Where are you making excuses in your life?

What are YOU blaming for the dysfunction you’re
experiencing?

Is it the economy’s fault?

Is it the governments fault?

Is it your children or spouse’s fault?

Is it because of the color of your skin?

Here’s what I think… It’s YOUR fault!

4/5 ” This going to hurt”

4/5 ” This is going to hurt “          

 

 

 

 

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rev. lungex 10 ea.
Deep Squat x 10
Sq Jumps x20
Sled Drag x 20 yds

Wrestling Training At Optimal Performance Training center

Wrestling Training At Optimal Performance Training center

So last 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 us out – get a free week of the best sports performance training Rockland County has to offer

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Rockland Athletes Killing it – Live and Uncut At Optimal Performance Training Center

Rockland Athletes Killing it – Live and Uncut At Optimal Performance Training Center

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….

Come get some for free – Thats right!!!! get a free week of training at Optimal pErformance Training Center – Rockland COunty’s # 1 Sports performance training facility…

Simply visit www.performancepass.com put in your info and you will get your free week instanlty!!!

JZ

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT – CHRIS MERKLE GETTING HIS SHOT!

Long time Optimal Performance Training Center Sports Performance Training Client, and good friend Chris Merkle is getting his chance at the Pro’s for Football.

I can’t say enough good things about Chris. He’s all heart and puts in even more hard work in the gym than anyone can imagine. And to say his efforts off the field pay off is an under statement…

Since this past football season we have been getting him ready with our combine prep program as he’s been getting some Pro looks.

Here is Chris’s private workout he did with his agents a few weeks ago;

Chris also has had pro day’s or football combines at Yale University’s “Pro” day as well as few other in the Northeast, with a BIG Time Private workout at Giants Stadium with The NY Football Giants earlier today.

Like I said Chris has been a long time Athlete of ours here at Optimal Performance and has become a great friend.

With his heart mindset and work effort , combined with his football skills – if he gets a shot in the pro’s, I know he’ll make some heads turn!

Good Luck Chris

JZ

Kettlebells Ring True At Optimal Performance

So it seems like there are literally hundreds of ways to increase sports performance these days…

From Olympic Weightlifting,Functional Strength Training, and teaching fundamentals with movement patterns and speed mechanics to the media popularized ground and pound type workouts that seem to only result in mental, physical, and neurological drainage (especially in younger athletes ranging from 10 – 18 years old)

Can you guess which style Optimal Performance uses?

You better have agreed with the first half of the above statements

Anyway, my point is that in today’s sports performance market there seems like there are a ton of different ways to train an athlete…but what works best?

Well to be honest, and I can go on about this subject at length – The Optimal Performance Training system is by far the most complete program for athletes of all ages and levels in the surrounding area.

However, today i want to talk about an old school training tool that is still somewhat a new concept to us in the western hemisphere – Kettlebell training

Kettlebells Ring True at Optimal Performance!

We have been dabling with Kettlebells for sometime now at Optimal Performance and with great results I’d like to add.

I began using Kettlebells 6 years ago. They challenged me unlike any
other training tool I ever used, and they also kicked my a**.

here a video of me going through a pretty nasty circuit

When used properly (and I stress properly) kettlebell training will
unleash your inner power on how to get stronger, bigger, faster, develop
mental toughness and tons more.

I see value in Kettlebell training for powerlifters, MMA fighters, basbeall palyers, tennis athletes,lacrosse players, football players, you name the sport – kettlebells will add benefit to their training. We first used Kettlebells as a basic conditoner utilizing the traditional “Swing” for metabolic endurance, but we are now using the kettlebell for the following:
- prehab / rehab
- strength
- speed & power development
- grip strength
- mental toughness
- improving conditioning and fitness levels

Plus, you can take them anywhere…

So Kettlebells get an A++ in my book!

JZ

PS – wanna learn how to utilize the bell with an expert Kettlebell certified instructor? Then call 845.268.3494 to find out more information regarding Optimal Kettlebell classes. For a limited time we are offering free kettlebell classes to athlete and fitness enthusiasts by a “REAL” certified Kettlebell Expert! Call 845.268.3494 or email me (jasonz@optcfitness.com) to find out when we are holding these free classes.

“Sometimes A Little is Alot”

Well, if you’re like most Americans (or from any industrialized country) what you think you “need” has been conditioned deep into your consciousness by the “invisible government”. Our REAL needs actually consist of very little. We need clean, healthy, nutritious foods; we need clean water; we need clothing for our body; we need adequate shelter; we need a mode of transportation; we need happy, functional relationships, and too fully self actualize we need to find a form of self expression and service.

As far as REAL needs are concerned, they are few and far between.

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Rockland County’s # 1 Sports Performance Enhancement Training Expert Warns Sports

Training Programs Are Dangerous

Youth Fitness & Sports Training is a growing trend in the fitness industry today for good reason. It has been reported that;

1. 30% of U.S. youth population is overweight… 30%. Even more alarming – 15.2% are considered obese. These numbers are on the rise and as parents, teachers and coaches we have a huge responsibility to change the tide of this sad epidemic.

2. The injury rate of our youth athletes that are involved in sports is unacceptable and becoming far too common.

• over 3.5 million children under the age of 15 are treated for sports related injuries every year
• children ages 5-14 account for 40% of all reported sport related injuries
• more than half of these injuries occur at practice
These numbers are rising each year but they don’t have to.

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Is Lifting Weights For Youth Athletes Dangerous?

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 inaccurate. A matter of fact, following and executing a proper resistance training program will lead to improved sports performance, increased bone strength, increased muscular strength, increased muscular endurance, increased coordination, and most importantly a decreased injury rate for the youth athlete. Believe it or not, the demands of some of the most common sports children participate in today, place a lot more strain, wear and tear on kids than a properly executed resistance training program.

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3/26 ” TGIF”

 

 

 

3/26 ” TGIF”

- sliding rev. lunge

- inv row with barbell ( parallel to the ground)

    – front + side raise

-inch worm pushup

-single arm Kb highpull

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