Client Training Program : Miko Tarnowski
Miko came to OPEX suffering from a back injury from his previous training. Here he is hitting a pain-free back squat at 200kg/440# following 6 months of no heavy back squats. His training focus during...
View Article2016 and Beyond
It’s just another day actually. January 1st. Not unlike December 25th. There are some changes that occur on that day - like a new year. 2016 into 2017 for this iteration. There was a time where that...
View Article12 Books to Read This Year!
It is no secret, reading is a GOOD thing. I teach hundreds of coaches each year about fitness coaching. OPEX proposes that daily they live by a simple mantra. TEACH, LEARN, MOVE, CREATE. That is, spend...
View ArticleClient Training Program : Ian Boughey
Ian Boughey working on some eccentric only pullups with a tempo to work on his regular pullups. Ian has been working hard in the process and "training to get better at testing" Sometimes we forget...
View ArticleClient Training Program: Gerald David
EC Client Gerald David has been making huge strides in his fitness over the past 6 months. Focus continues to be on improving his strength numbers across the board. Most of his training days begin with...
View ArticleThoughts on Zen Planner Benchmark Report
I was recently reading a report that Zen Planner put out as a benchmark report. They put out a thorough and really interesting report showing data that surrounded many topics around being a gym owner....
View ArticleProgression on the Fly Wheel Bike
At OPEX we call it cyclical training. It means that there is only the machine creating the overall dose response. In the case of the Fly-Wheel-Bike (FWB) - it is probably the most used piece of...
View ArticleFitbot- How Technology is Changing Coaching
Fitness like all other things is deeply rooted in communication. This communication has increased tremendously in its efficiency due to the growth in technology. So it is possible to say that if...
View ArticleCan Coaches Survive Forever?
Have you noticed that most of the fitness business models out there are built for somebody who isn’t a coach? The industry doesn’t seem to be moving toward a long-term model where coaches can stay...
View ArticleDumbbells in the CrossFit Open
So it's been announced that dumbbells will be used in the CrossFit Open, so on that note, here are some things to consider: Get over the complaining of DB’s and the like - they are coming, you have...
View ArticleBusiness isn’t Rainbows and Butterflies
Jim Crowell knows how to run a gym in which the client, coach, and owner all succeed. As the director of business development and management here at OPEX, Crowell helps coaches and owners develop. Jim...
View ArticleWhat is Resilience?
RESILIENCE - Resilience teaches athletes how to overcome adversity, both of the mind and physically. During this time of year, resiliency is often something I discuss with clients because of its...
View ArticleNutrition for the Open
There are hundreds of different ways to tackle this difficult question. If you are looking for simple answers, you are more than welcome to move on to some free online eating template for CrossFitters...
View ArticleThoughts on 17.1
#rewardthepacer, athletes who were able to achieve the SAME burpee times and consistency on the snatch ultimately were most successful. Those that could hold high power and sustain muscle endurance for...
View ArticleThoughts on 17.2
Coach Matt Springer gives some of his thoughts on the 17. 2 workout: 1. It is impressive to witness athletes make this battery of gymnastics work metabolic 2. Each fraction knocks away 3-10 seconds;...
View ArticleSearching for the Competitive Edge for your Fitness Clients? Why One Diet...
More protein, low carb, no sugar; from Paleo to Renaissance Periodization, there’s been much effort over the years to crack the nutritional nut. But what diet is best for fueling the needs of your...
View ArticleThoughts on 17.3
How confident are you in your olympic lifting technique and gymnastic abilities? The answer to that question will tell you how well you did in the CrossFit Games Open Workout 17.3. But even if you...
View ArticleThoughts on CrossFit Games Open 17.4
All Pain and No Gain? Are you disappointed with the little improvement you made on this years repeat workout? Read on for how to make sense of it all. Every year, the CrossFit Games Open reuses a...
View ArticleTempo Training: How Slowing Down Can Improve Your Training
At OPEX Fitness our clients receive individualized programs that outline a series of exercises that vary in terms of sets, reps, rest periods and tempo. The unique variations depend on the fitness...
View ArticleThoughts on CrossFit Games Open 17.5
Your Relationship with Pain Dictates Your Success How do you relate to pain? Do you shy away from it? Or acknowledge it and accelerate forward nonetheless? Your relationship with pain is what dictates...
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