Electrolytes for Athletes: When Do You Actually Need Them? By: Caitlin Wells, PharmD, Clinical Sports Pharmacist, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach Summer Heat and Electrolytes for Athletes As summer temperatures rise, hydration becomes even more important for recreational and competitive athletes. Hot weather increases sweat los…
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By: Sean Wells Fat Loss Fluctuations: Why Progress Is Not Linear Fat loss fluctuations are normal. Most people do not want to hear that, but it is the truth. You can be in a calorie deficit, strength train 4–6 days per week, hit 10,000 steps a day, drink water, eat protein, and still not see……
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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 picked up beliefs about lifting weights that simply are not true. These ideas usually come from outdated advice, social media, or experiences that were not built around prope…
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Fueling Young Athletes: What to Eat Before and After Training At OC Sports Performance, we see this all the time. An athlete shows up, works hard, pushes themselves in training… but they’re dragging. Low energy. Slow recovery. Not seeing the progress they should be. It’s not a training problem. It’s a fueling problem. If…
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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 systems that determines how well you perform and how healthy you stay long term. At OC Gym Bend, we don’t chase one number. We build the complete engine. W…
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Why We Use the Barbell Zercher Squat in Training At OC Gym Bend, we prioritize movements that provide a high return on investment. The barbell Zercher squat is one of those lifts. While it may feel awkward at first, it builds strength in areas that many athletes and adults need the most. Even more important,……
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Mommy and Me Fitness Class in Bend Oregon: Inside Our MomFit at OC Gym If you are searching for a mommy and me fitness class in Bend Oregon, you are likely looking for more than a workout. You want community build back strength. You want to feel like yourself again. And at the same time,……
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High Intensity Interval Training – what is it and what it isn’t. High Intensity Interval Training, often called HIIT, has become a knock off possibly trying to capture some popularity originally generated from CrossFit. However, just because something is popular does not mean it is being done correctly. Or even that …
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Why We Track the 800m Run at OC Gym (and What It Tells You About Your Fitness) At OC Gym Bend, we track numbers on purpose. Squat. Bench. Deadlift. Rows. Runs. Each metric tells a story about your current fitness and your long-term health. One number that often raises questions is the 800m run. People……
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Strength training for adults. “No Person Has the Right to Be an Amateur in the Matter of Physical Training” — Why this quote shapes what we do at OC Gym Bend. Hanging in my office is a quote often attributed to Socrates: “No person has the right to be an amateur in the matter of……
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