The Bulgarian Split Squat: Why We Use It and How It Builds Real Strength The Bulgarian split squat is one of the most effective, single leg, lower-body strength movements we program at OC Gym. It looks simple at first glance. However, once you feel it, you understand why it earns a permanent spot in our……
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Strength Training and Metabolic Health for Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women Metabolic health often changes quietly as women move through their late 30s, 40s, and 50s. At first, it might look like stubborn weight gain, slower recovery, or less energy despite doing “all the right things.” Over time, however, these changes c…
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Why You Need to Pay Attention to Vitamin D This Fall and Winter By Caitlin Wells, PharmD – Sports Pharmacist As the days get shorter and colder here in Bend, Oregon, your body’s natural Vitamin D levels start to drop. Less sunlight means less of this essential nutrient—and that can impact your strength, recovery, and……
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Why Strength Training Is Non-Negotiable for High-Level Athletes Every year, we meet talented athletes who train hard, practice often, and love their sport—but still fall short of their potential. What’s missing? It’s not effort. It’s strength training. At OC Sports Performance, we don’t guess. We measure. And the data …
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Measured Performance: The backbone of athletic progress. At OC Sports Performance, everything we do is built around one principle: measured performance. From day one, we track and coach our athletes using clear, consistent metrics—because what gets measured, improves. And when that progress is tracked and reported, improvement…
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Poor Ways to Track Your Workout Progress (And What to Do Instead) If you’re someone who shows up to the gym, puts in the work, and wants to make the most of your time training—this one’s for you. At OC, we know it feels good to walk out of a workout drenched in sweat or……
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Stay Committed to Your Fitness Struggling? Ever feel like you start a fitness routine but struggle to stick with it? You’re not alone. Many adults want to get stronger and healthier but find it hard to stay consistent with their workouts. That’s where personal training comes in—giving you the tools, guidance, and support y…
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Skin Sag Women Over 40: Understanding the Causes and Solutions As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and one common concern for many women over 40 is skin sag. Whether it’s due to hormonal shifts, loss of collagen and elastin, or years of sun exposure, saggy skin can affect confidence and self-esteem. But fear……
Unleash Your Inner Beast. Being older than 40 years old doesn’t mean your testosterone has to plummet. Are you feeling like a lethargic sloth these days? Is your once-mighty libido now more like a flickering candle in the wind? Well, it’s time to unleash your inner beast and boost that testosterone! We will take you….
Strength training vs Cardio for Fat Loss. Everyone knows that strength training is what is necessary for muscle growth but cardio is better for Fat loss – Right? Incorrect. False. Not True. Strength training is superior for muscle growth and for fat loss. A new study by Brellenthin et al. supports that strength…
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