4/15 ” I love TABATAS”

4/15… 20/10 Tabatas

a) x band walk/ lat lunge

b) sandbag shouldering/Croc drag

c) Step + curl to press/ Rev lunge ( slide board)

d) 1/2 getup/ flr press+ tri ext

Optimal Express Class weekly video

Optimal Express Class-OPTC GYM from Lou Torres on Vimeo.

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!

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

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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3/31 ” I want to pump you up, Arnold style”

3/31 ” I want to pump you up, Arnold style”

       ” 355″ method.. what that means is 3 excer. 55 reps of each.

         Excercises- Chinup/Sumo DL/Inc Bench Press

          * start at 10 reps of each excercise for the 1st round, then 9 reps and work down accordingly all the way to 1 rep…*

          After this hit a reverse bench crunch/ab wheel – 3 sets of 15 reps ea.

3/30 ” Grease Lighting”

3/30 “Grease Lighting”

 For todays express workout we’ll hit 2(3) excercise circuits for 15 min’s

 circuit A) Inv row=> curl/sq=>row/Mb twist

circuit B) BB RDL/Pit squat/Trx Fallout’s

* Both set of circuits do 10 reps for each excercise….get as many rounds through as you can in 15 min’s

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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Speed, Agility, & Quickness: OPTIMAL STYLE

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 of direction, as well as ensuring you will never be caught from behind.

here are some cool clips of our speed & agility training in action…

“Why You Should Train at Optimal Performance”

“Why You Should Train at Optimal Performance”

Here Are 4 reasons YOU should train with us at Optimal Performance.

Get Stronger, Get Faster, Get That advantage Only Training Here can give you!
When you join Optimal Performance, YOU WILL get stronger and faster Guaranteed. In fact, we are so confidant about your sports and fitness success that if you are not completely satisfied, we will give you 100% of your money back within the first month of joining. A matter of fact we also offer a “try before You Buy” week membership, so you can see for your self!

Fluff Free – Hard Core Training – Backed by Proven & Scientific Programming – That Get you the Result you want – The RESULTS that prepare you war (YOUR SPORT)

High Performance & Corrective Exercise Specialists – The areas best Strength Coaches -
Our coaches are the most qualified in the field of sports science, speed and strength development. We are certified by the most stringent and prestigious organizations in the Strength & Conditioning field including NSCA/ CSCS, NASM and, The CHEK Institute. We also pride ourselves on our ability to motivate and demand only the best efforts from our athletes.

College Scholarships & Professional Contracts
Everyone knows that in order to get a scholarships (especially today), you have to be‘Cream of The Crop’. In your sport. At Optimal Performance it is our mission to give every athlete the tools they need in order to achieve all of their sports and life goals and purpose. “We Motivate – Inspire – & – Educate” You to be the best you possibly can be!

So if you’re an athlete (or you have a child that’s an athlete) and think;

You’re Strong enough

You’re Fast enough

You don’t think you need a competitive edge

You can do it yourself without EXPERT Coaching

Improving your sports performance won’t help you get that athletic Scholarship

OR if YOUR Gym has an atmosphere like this;

THEN OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE IS NOT FOR YOU!!!

And to top it all off we are the only gym that will let you try before you buy! Just so you can see how beneficial training at Optimal Performance can be…

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