The Foundation First Fitness Show with Babak Owen
By Babak Owen
The Foundation First Fitness Show with Babak OwenDec 10, 2019
Ep. 109: 7 Things Athlete Should Do Part 7: Meditation
Meditation has become a game changer for not just athletes, but for everyone in general. The ability to calm the mind can have a multitude of positive affects on your daily performance. In today's episode I discuss some of the benefits and some options for meditation.
Here is a link to my favorite mediation app.
www.headspace.com
Ep. 108: 7 Things Every Athlete Should Do - Exercise Phase.
Exercise phase can be a huge make or break for your performance and the results you are looking for. In this episode I go over the important details in what exercises you absolutely need to do.
Core Workouts are the most important component of physical strength for athletes. That’s why I built this 12 week core system that I have utilised and back tested with all my pro’s and the results were unreal! Click on the link below to get access now!
https://www.owenperformance.com/courses-and-programs
Ep. 107: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 5: Hydration
Hydration is one of the most vital components of IN training or IN game performance! From the contraction, all the way to cramping avoidance, hydration is huge! But there are also subtle physiological effects that are also affected by proper hydration levels. In this episode I go over some really important details concerning everything hydration!
Core Workouts are the most important component of physical strength for athletes. That’s why I built this 12 week core system that I have utilised and back tested with all my pro’s and the results were unreal! Click on the link below to get access now!
https://www.owenperformance.com/courses-and-programs
Ep. 106: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 4: Nutrition
Your nutrition game has such a drastic effect on your performance as an athlete, as well as your daily mood, productivity, and overall lifestyle. In this episode I go over some of the key points to keep in mind when you are planning out your nutrition habits and decisions.
Core Workouts are the most important component of physical strength for athletes.
That’s why I built this 12 week core system that I have utilised and back tested with all my pro’s and the results were unreal! Click on the link below to get access now!
https://www.owenperformance.com/courses-and-programs
Ep. 105: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 3: Rest and Recover
Training intensely requires a balance in rest and recovery. This is one of the areas a lot of athletes who are competitive struggle. The need to do MORE always becomes an issue! But what if you are resting and doing more? What if you really just struggle to tie all the pieces together needed to improve your recovery? In this episode I break down recovery, how you can track it and why it's important you spend some time in the recovery process.
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Ep. 104: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 2: Take Your Time
Progress requires patience. But progress isn't patient! Keeping at it is hard, and sprinting to the finish is fatal for progress. The balancing act of it all is what strength coaches are skilled at. In this episode I go over my thoughts on why you need to take your time and progress slowly.
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Ep. 103: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 1: The Basics
Here is part 1 of my 7 part series on things every athlete should do! There is no doubt these are 7 things every athlete should be focusing on in the weight room. The tough past is that most athletes try to over do things before they have a strong grasp on the basics. Does this go for every athlete? no. Is the basics the best way to become elite? it's the start. Once you have mastered the basics, the rest becomes significantly easier to accomplish.
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7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing!
In this the first of a 8 part series on what every athlete should be doing on a regular basis or keeping in mind to help them perform their absolute best. Regardless of the sport you play, these 7 things can make or break your performance.
You can check out this full episode on Youtube along with other workout routines and helpful routines here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtx2m9OfkyRq0CaKqxKPT1g
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Ep. 101: Core vs Abs
Quite possibly two of the most commonly interchangeable terms depicting a part of your body or area to train are the Core and Abs. Yet, they don't mean the same thing. In today's episode I will breakdown the difference in both of them and why they are important to know.
Don't forget to head over to my YouTube Channel and subscribe to see this episode and other helpful clips!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtx2m9OfkyRq0CaKqxKPT1g
Ep. 100: How to Lose Weight with Exercise!
Nothing to say. Just pumped we got to 100! thank you to everyone who is still listening!
Ep. 99: How to prevent most injuries!
A question I usually ask myself when working with a new client is How do I prevent most injuries? - In this episode I go over the things that usually cause the issues that I look for first when meeting an athlete for the first time!
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Ep. 98: How fatigue is destroying your performance in the gym!
If you are drained and not properly recovered you will, without a shadow of a doubt, have a bad workout. What does that mean? High risk of injury, no results, extreme fatigue and the list goes on and on.
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In this episode I talk about the recent moments when I started seeing this in some of my clients.
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www.owenperformance.com/content
Ep. 97: How Hip Mobility Can Make You a Better Athlete
I wanted to speak a bit of the importance of having a good understanding of hip mobility. Regardless of the sport you plan, being able to control your body is vital to your performance and the hips are one of those crucial areas.
Check out the Hip Mobility routine here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46MFy726qgA&t=13s
Ep. 96 How to Stay Hydrated!
Drinking enough water can have a huge impact on the way you body responds to training. Not enough, and you can cramp. too much on the other can do the same thing! It's about striking that balance and in today's episode we dive into exactly how to achieve that balance! Have you ever been so hydrated??
Check out this and other episodes and tips on my YouTube channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtx2m9OfkyRq0CaKqxKPT1g?view_as=subscriber
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Ep. 95: How you should rehab an injury!
How you rehab an injury will dictate how well the recovery is and how likely you will be to avoid another injury! In today's episode I sit down with a massage therapist from Toronto Ontario to discuss his approach to injury rehab using a carefully structured blend of manual and exercise therapy!
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You can follow Jonathan Chow on instagram @jonrehab!
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Check out my YouTube Channel For more content
Ep. 94: Training Too Much
Listening to an episode of the Joe Rogan Podcast, there was a discussion of Training to failure and how much you should be training. I spun that discussion down a different path because I think there is something to be said about training to failure!
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In this episode I breakdown my beliefs about training the same muscle group everyday.
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Ep. 93: The Best Equipment for your Home Gym
Ep. 92: How to make Home Workouts more challenging
Ep. 91: Improve your runs by changing up your mileage
Quick tips and routines available on my instagram page
www.instagram.com/babakowen
Longer form Routines on Youtube!
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Ep. 90: How to eat like a top Performer
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Ep. 89: Do you feel knee pain when you run?
Ep. 88: How to Master Home Workouts!
Ep. 87: My Favorite Home Training Platforms!
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Ep. 86: How to squat heavier
Ep. 85: How to burn fat off the stomach
Ep. 84: How to do a BIKE FITTING PROPERLY
Ep. 83: Shin Pain and your Workout Schedule!
Ep. 82: RUNNERS SHOULD NEVER DO THESE 3 THINGS AGAIN!
Ep. 81: 3 WAYS TO CHANGE UP YOUR CARDIO WORKOUTS!
Ep. 80: 3 Exercises Every Runner Should do!
Ep. 79: 3 Tips to Improve your RUNS!
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Ep. 78: Is Stretching any good?
Ep. 77: Does Cardio Transfer from one Sport to Another?
Ep. 76: Is the Bench Press bad for your shoulders?
Ep. 75: How to get rid of back pain with Leila Owen
Ep. 74: How to get rid of shoulder pain!
Ep. 73: 3 Tips to help you kick off your fitness journey!
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Ep. 72: 3 Core Exercise Runners Should NEVER DO!
Ep. 71: How long should your Warm-Ups be?
Ep. 70: Mindset and Training
Ep. 69: How to prepare for a Marathon
Ep.68: Running Tips - Q&A session!
Ep. 67: Ankle Health for Runners
Ep. 66: Should you eat before you train?
Ep. 65: How to take control of your health with a meal prep service!
Ep. 64: How to Warm up After a Long Drive
As I have said numerous times, the sitting we do in our day prior to activity can have a drastic effect on the bodies ability to function. In this episode I explore some options to reduce the effects from driving on your running!
Ep. 63: How Over Training Can Destroy Your Running Progress
In this episode I break apart the over training myth and explain what is really happening and how you can avoid injuries and pain when you are training for your next marathon!