Athlete Optimization

What is Limiting Your Potential?

2010-12-14T16:21:00.001-08:00

Athlete Op's mission is to answer this question. Although some coaches and fitness experts preach a one-size-fits-all philosophy towards training, the truth is everyone improves at their own rate. Your current skill and fitness levels determine your training program. You could be using the wrong training program right now, failing to maximize your athletic potential.

What can I do?

First, find out your current fitness level, both strength and cardiovascular. You can get a rough estimate with a one minute push-up test (strength) and a 1.5 mile run (cardio). From those results you can begin to construct your workout routine. For more information on these tests check out:

Push-up: http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/PushUps.html

1.5 mile run: http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/1half-mile-run-prt.htm

Focus on your weaknesses

Your second step is to target your weak area. Take the above test scores, or any test score you choose and evaluate your status. You have to be honest with yourself, it does not matter where you start but if you never attack the weakness, it stays a weakness.

More to come on how to develop a program…

Remember to consult a physician before starting any exercise program.

We're Back!

2010-12-10T16:27:00.000-08:00

After a long absence, Athlete Optimization’s blog is back!

The blog is about getting athletes improve their performance. Athlete Optimization does not focus on any particular sport, the blog will address everything from running to swimming and any sport in between. We’ll give practical advice that will help you blast through your goals by strengthening you physically and mentally. Athlete Optimization wants to make you a better athlete no matter your sport or experience level.

We encourage you to speak your mind: give us your opinion, questions, and criticism. Post your workouts and motivate each other!

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Motivation 101

2009-07-06T06:28:00.000-07:00

There are several simple ways to stay motivated and on track

1. Keep a journal: record the what/weight/time/exercise for each workout, that way you can follow your progress and remind yourself how far you have come.

2. Find a workout buddy: working out with another person is more fun and keeps you honest.

3. Use music: Several studies show that music can up your intensity and drive, whether you are doing cardio or weights

Please share your own ideas...

Run Twice A Day

2009-06-23T06:09:00.001-07:00

To sneak in some extra mileage you can run twice a day. It is a good way to boost your cardio system and practice running while fatigued.

HOWEVER, by careful! Your second run should be short and easy, so you do not hurt yourself. If you are new to running or only a casual runner you should only add a second run 1-2 times a week MAX.

Let us know how it goes.

Great resources

2009-06-17T04:49:00.000-07:00

Here are some great workout resources:
exrx.net
nsca-lift.org
crossfit.com

Let us know if you have any others

Share Your Thoughts & Workouts

2009-06-15T09:01:00.000-07:00

AO wants to hear from everyone...

Share your workouts, thoughts, or anything else that will help people get fit

Mission of Athlete Optimization

2009-06-15T08:59:00.000-07:00

Athlete Optimization (AO) is here and our mission is simple.

Utilizing challenging and unique methods, Athlete Optimization commits itself to training individuals of all levels in a fun, yet highly competitive, environment. We strive to educate and motivate our athletes to reach their highest potential. Our certified and tested trainers tailor workouts to strengthen our athletes both physically and mentally. As a result, our athletes become balanced individuals, ready to compete at their peak condition.