The Kettlebell Swing is a great exercise for the hip hinge pattern and for developing lower body power and explosiveness. It is an exercise that is fairly easy and safe to teach, however, if taught or performed incorrectly it could create disaster for your spine! Below are exercises that should be done to lead up …
Athlete of the Month Paige Cote
AGE: 15 GRADE: Sophomore 10th Grade SCHOOL: Sanford High School DREAM JOB: College Basketball Coach FAVORITE COLLEGE/PRO TEAM: Duke Blue Devils FAVORITE HEALTHY FOOD: Strawberries LIST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: High School Basketball SMAA All-Rookie Team, Journal Tribune for Rookie of the Year What sports/events/hobbies do you participate in? Basketball, SHS peer helpers, getting ripped at OA, Watching …
Make the Most of Your Gym Session
Arriving at the gym without a planned workout in mind can lead to unproductive workouts and ultimately, wasted time. It’s likely you will include exercises that you enjoy or are familiar with, rather than making sure each workout is varied and focuses on different muscles. The overarching question is, what is your goal? Regardless of …
Atlantic Health Sports Medicine Series: Biologics
Want to hear about the latest, most cutting-edge research being done in Sports Medicine Today? Then check out our Atlantic Health Sports Medicine Series this month where Bill and Dr. Robert Monaco of Atlantic Sports Health breakdown the topic of Biologics.
The Two-Minute Drill: The 5 P’s To Straight Leg Bounding
The Two-Minute Drill The 5 P’s To Straight Leg Bounding The Play(s): Straight Leg Bounding The Purpose: In sprinting you are utilizing and moving the hamstring a great deal. This exercise isolates and puts the focus on the hamstring, in order to give you greater flexibility and strength when you sprint. Pre-Snap Read: Step-up to …
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Network Hurricane Harvey Relief
Hurricane Harvey brought an entire region of this country extreme heartache and hardships that will be felt for years to come. Three of our network’s locations, Memorial Athletic Club, Exygon Beaumont and Exygon Nederland, were in the center of this devastation and employees are just now starting to pick up the pieces and are staring …
Parisi Nation Challenge Winners
The Parisi Nation Challenge events are now over and the points have all been tallied. Congratulations to the athletes below who placed in the Top 3 Nationally during the Parisi Nation Summer Challenge. Boys, 13-18: 1st Place: Ty Bender, Mo Fitness 2nd Place: Matt Linna, Parisi Speed School-Conway 3rd Place (Tie): Montre Harris , Life …
Monday Minutes — Lat Pulldown!
Each Monday, OA Performance Center Coach Adam Tielinen releases a new exercise that can be completed in a minute or less. This week, Coach Adam goes through the technique for a perfect lat pulldown!
Athlete of the Month: McKenzy Ouellette
AGE: 16 GRADE: 11th Junior SCHOOL: Massabesic High School DREAM JOB: Training Dolphins FAVORITE COLLEGE/PRO TEAM: FGCU/ Golden State FAVORITE HEALTHY FOOD: Mango LIST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Rookie of The Year in Lacrosse, All Academic Team, SMAA All Rookie Team, SMAA 3rd Team All Conference. What sports/events/hobbies do you participate in? Basketball and Lacrosse What are your …
Row Variation: BB Inverted Row
Building strength in the upper back can lead to improvements in many different lifts, as well as increased shoulder stability and overall shoulder health. For younger athletes, incorporating upper back strengthening exercises that also involve core stability can be tremendously beneficial. Pictured is Luke Church, 18 year old senior at Cheverus High School, demonstrating a …
Agility Ladders
The agility ladder is a tool used by many trainers, coaches, and parents who want their kids to be the next best athlete at whatever sport they play. Similar to many tools for athletes, there is a time and a place for using any piece of equipment. A lot of coaches and parents think the …
Nutritious Pancakes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Keep it nutritious with the recipes below. BANANA PANCAKES Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 large, ripe bananas 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon PREPARATION In a bowl, mash bananas. Mix in the egg, then vanilla and cinnamon. Pour pancake batter in ¼ cup …