The 5-minute Assault Bike test
Sean Wells
June 4, 2026
The 5-minute Assault Bike test is one of my favorite tests we run at OC Gym. Simple. Brutal. Honest. There is no hiding on the
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The Basics Still Matter
Sean Wells
May 27, 2026
Basics strength training still works. By Sean Wells Basic Does Not Mean Easy One of the biggest mistakes athletes make is thinking they are “past”
Coach Michael is retiring from coaching
Sean Wells
May 15, 2026
Today is Coach Michael Smallwood’s final day of coaching at OC Gym Bend. We want to thank him for his hard work and dedication to
Strength Training for Metabolic Health in Bend, Oregon
Sean Wells
May 13, 2026
Strength Training for Metabolic Health in Bend, Oregon: Why It Should Be Your Foundation By Caitlin Wells PharmD, Clinical Sports Pharmacist, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Two keys to getting stronger
Sean Wells
May 11, 2026
Two Keys to Getting Stronger: Progressive Overload and the Mind-Muscle Connection Here is a truth that most people skip right over when they start training:
Where Do I Even Begin With Fitness?
Sean Wells
April 21, 2026
Getting started with fitness. You’ve said it. Maybe more than once. You look at the gym, the Instagram reels, the endless advice online, and the
You’re Not Too Far Gone: Starting Strength Training as an Adult
Sean Wells
April 13, 2026
You’re Not Too Far Gone: Starting Strength Training as an Adult. You know you should do something. Your energy isn’t what it used to be.
5 Strength Training Myths Debunked for Adults
Sean Wells
March 26, 2026
5 strength training myths debunked for adults. If you have ever thought about starting strength training but hesitated, you are not alone. Most adults have
Assault Bike Anaerobic Training
Sean Wells
March 17, 2026
Assault Bike Anaerobic Training: What Good Execution Actually Looks Like At OC Gym Bend, we use the assault bike as one of our most effective
Conditioning Metrics That Matter
Sean Wells
March 5, 2026
Conditioning Metrics That Matter: Why VO2 Max Alone Isn’t Enough There is no single conditioning metric that matters most. Instead, it’s the interaction between several