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The Foundation First Fitness Show with Babak Owen

The Foundation First Fitness Show with Babak Owen

By Babak Owen

Babak Owen, former Pro Hockey Strength coach turned entrepreneur, has built a career around his belief that when it comes to fitness, a strong foundation paves the route to success. With his wide-ranging experience - be it with weight training, nutrition, sleep or what's going on inside your head, Babak sees firsthand that a solid foundation is at the root of your performance and has an exponential effect on progress. In his weekly podcast, Babak dives deep into a wide range of relevant topics, covering the basics and tackling the tough questions through Q&As and interviews with industry pros, to help listeners learn what's needed to achieve optimal results. Tune in to fuel your passion for fitness from the ground up.
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Ep. 84: How to do a BIKE FITTING PROPERLY

The Foundation First Fitness Show with Babak OwenMar 31, 2020

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Ep. 109: 7 Things Athlete Should Do Part 7: Meditation

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

Mar 03, 202217:13
Ep. 108: 7 Things Every Athlete Should Do - Exercise Phase.

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

Jan 24, 202219:38
Ep. 107: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 5: Hydration

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

Dec 16, 202128:31
Ep. 106: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 4: Nutrition

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

Nov 30, 202112:49
Ep. 105: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 3: Rest and Recover
Nov 16, 202121:13
Ep. 104: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 2: Take Your Time

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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My 12 week Core system is built to help progress at a steady constant rate. Check it out here.

https://www.owenperformance.com/courses-and-programs


Nov 12, 202111:39
Ep. 103: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 1: The Basics

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.

12 Week Core System!  https://www.owenperformance.com/courses-and-programs

Oct 04, 202109:27
7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing!

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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Check out my instagram Page for quick tips here

www.instagram.com/babakowen


Aug 13, 202119:58
Ep. 101: Core vs Abs

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

Jun 29, 202112:04
Ep. 100: How to Lose Weight with Exercise!

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! 


Jan 11, 202113:23
Ep. 99: How to prevent most injuries!

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!  

Don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel!

Check out My Companies athlete specific content on our website here!

https://www.owenperformance.com/content


Dec 16, 202016:31
Ep. 98: How fatigue is destroying your performance in the gym!

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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Have you checked out the essentials content page of our website? Link below!

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www.owenperformance.com/content

Dec 11, 202011:32
Ep. 97: How Hip Mobility Can Make You a Better Athlete

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





Nov 12, 202016:56
Ep. 96 How to Stay Hydrated!

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

Check out the Content Portion of my website here: www.owenperformance.com/content


Sep 10, 202012:16
Ep. 95: How you should rehab an injury!

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! 

You can follow Jonathan Chow on instagram @jonrehab!

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Check out my YouTube Channel For more content

Sep 01, 202026:42
Ep. 94: Training Too Much

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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Jul 13, 202015:06
Ep. 93: The Best Equipment for your Home Gym

Ep. 93: The Best Equipment for your Home Gym

Looking to purchase some gym equipment to keep in shape during the quarantine? Or maybe just wanting to change things up from the gym life? One of the toughest things about picking out equipment for a home gym is that there are so many things to pick from and everything is quite pricey!
Apr 28, 202013:38
Ep. 92: How to make Home Workouts more challenging

Ep. 92: How to make Home Workouts more challenging

The challenge we are all facing right now is things getting repetitive. Same shows, same faces, same workouts every day. The way to mix things up is to look at everything from a new lens!
Apr 25, 202015:37
Ep. 91: Improve your runs by changing up your mileage
Apr 21, 202012:52
Ep. 90: How to eat like a top Performer
Apr 18, 202031:50
Ep. 89: Do you feel knee pain when you run?

Ep. 89: Do you feel knee pain when you run?

If you struggle with proper running form, your risk of injury goes up very quickly, which is why I will be posting a 5 part series (one episode already posted) about how to master home workouts and in turn, master your movements and manage knee pain!
Apr 16, 202014:01
Ep. 88: How to Master Home Workouts!

Ep. 88: How to Master Home Workouts!

Trying to figure out how to get unbelievable results doing workouts at home? It's actually a lot easier than you would think but requires a little bit of work to get up to speed on most of the exercises!
Apr 14, 202015:09
Ep. 87: My Favorite Home Training Platforms!
Apr 09, 202016:30
Ep. 86: How to squat heavier

Ep. 86: How to squat heavier

One thing that is a positive to taking this time away from the gym is that many of us get to reset! Mind and body complete reset. When it comes to training, this break is giving us a chance to relearn and revisit the biggest moves that had become speed bumps.
Apr 07, 202012:44
Ep. 85: How to burn fat off the stomach

Ep. 85: How to burn fat off the stomach

One of the most common questions I get asked when I train anyone from general population to athletes. HOW DO I GET RID OF THIS FAT AROUND MY MID SECTION!!! // The answer is quite simple and the reasoning is relatively frustrating!
Apr 03, 202017:56
Ep. 84: How to do a BIKE FITTING PROPERLY

Ep. 84: How to do a BIKE FITTING PROPERLY

Are you getting you bike fit properly? I think this is one of the biggest factors involved in you struggling with performance and more importantly back pain! In this episode we break down what steps you should take for a proper bike fitting and what you should be looking at when deciding on bike!
Mar 31, 202023:10
Ep. 83: Shin Pain and your Workout Schedule!

Ep. 83: Shin Pain and your Workout Schedule!

Struggling with shin pain after runs? How's your workout schedule looking right now? Some of the topics I covered in today's Q&A! Have any questions about how to improve your runs? Leave them in the comments section and I will answer them on the next episode!
Mar 26, 202012:04
Ep. 82: RUNNERS SHOULD NEVER DO THESE 3 THINGS AGAIN!

Ep. 82: RUNNERS SHOULD NEVER DO THESE 3 THINGS AGAIN!

As much as I think there are a ton of things every runner should be doing, there are just as many things I know runners always do AND NEED TO STOP! In today's episode I go over the 3 things I truly believe every runner shouldn't ever do!
Mar 21, 202016:51
Ep. 81: 3 WAYS TO CHANGE UP YOUR CARDIO WORKOUTS!

Ep. 81: 3 WAYS TO CHANGE UP YOUR CARDIO WORKOUTS!

Are your cardio workouts getting boring? Or are you like me and just plain hate them? Well this episode shows you three ways to make those cardio workouts way more interesting!
Mar 19, 202013:44
Ep. 80: 3 Exercises Every Runner Should do!

Ep. 80: 3 Exercises Every Runner Should do!

If you are training for your runs you need to think about the exercises you incorporate in your routine for two reasons. 1. you don't have the luxury of doing 10 exercises per workout and 2. not every exercise is suited to help runners!
Mar 17, 202010:00
Ep. 79: 3 Tips to Improve your RUNS!

Ep. 79: 3 Tips to Improve your RUNS!

As per usual, I wanted to give you 3 tips to drastically improve you running performance! These are 3 things I would say could take your runs to the next level!

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Mar 12, 202012:17
Ep. 78: Is Stretching any good?

Ep. 78: Is Stretching any good?

One of the most common things we are told is we should stretch before and after any physical activity. In today's episode I discuss whether stretching is really of any importance and if it brings any value at all.
Mar 05, 202015:43
Ep. 77: Does Cardio Transfer from one Sport to Another?

Ep. 77: Does Cardio Transfer from one Sport to Another?

Working on cardio is a super important aspect of being a dominant athlete, but does all cardio transfer from one sport to another? I cover the details of knowing what can transfer and what won't!
Feb 20, 202014:25
Ep. 76: Is the Bench Press bad for your shoulders?

Ep. 76: Is the Bench Press bad for your shoulders?

In today's episode I dive into the more plausible reason you should bench press and how this great exercise is still very heavily integrated in my workouts.
Jan 21, 202019:18
Ep. 75: How to get rid of back pain with Leila Owen

Ep. 75: How to get rid of back pain with Leila Owen

In today's episode I sit down with none other than my sister Leila Owen to talk about what the best approach is to help with back pain.
Dec 19, 201914:20
Ep. 74: How to get rid of shoulder pain!

Ep. 74: How to get rid of shoulder pain!

Shoulder pain is one of the most frustrating injuries, simply because we never realize how much we rely on it until it starts hurting. It's also one of the most prevalent injuries out there.
Dec 10, 201911:40
Ep. 73: 3 Tips to help you kick off your fitness journey!
Nov 28, 201919:50
Ep. 72: 3 Core Exercise Runners Should NEVER DO!

Ep. 72: 3 Core Exercise Runners Should NEVER DO!

The list of possible core exercises and modifications are endless. Nonetheless, there are 3 in particular that I would highly recommend you avoid at all cost!
Nov 14, 201910:07
Ep. 71: How long should your Warm-Ups be?

Ep. 71: How long should your Warm-Ups be?

In this episode I help you understand how to break down the warm up to work in your advantage!
Nov 07, 201914:38
Ep. 70: Mindset and Training

Ep. 70: Mindset and Training

In this episode I talk shop with Toronto based Strength coach Pedro Malvar about how to look beyond training as simply just a bunch of exercises you have no choice but to do!
Oct 29, 201920:11
Ep. 69: How to prepare for a Marathon

Ep. 69: How to prepare for a Marathon

When you are entering the last few weeks before a marathon, there are a lot of conflicting ideas around how you should be preparing for that event.
Oct 22, 201914:41
Ep.68: Running Tips - Q&A session!

Ep.68: Running Tips - Q&A session!

I put together a quick Q&A session for runners. IF you have questions that you want answered, send them in OR leave them in the comments section and I will get to them in one of the episodes.
Oct 17, 201909:59
Ep. 67: Ankle Health for Runners

Ep. 67: Ankle Health for Runners

In today's episode I dive into some of what you can do to help with ankle mobility and what you can do to prepare your ankles for running
Oct 10, 201914:24
Ep. 66: Should you eat before you train?

Ep. 66: Should you eat before you train?

With so many individuals getting their workouts in right after work, I usually get asked if it's ok to eat prior to training. There are some issues that you want to make sure you keep in mind before making any decisions about eating right before and we cover this in today's episode!
Sep 03, 201912:02
Ep. 65: How to take control of your health with a meal prep service!

Ep. 65: How to take control of your health with a meal prep service!

In today's episode I sit down with Nathalie Des Rosiers, Owner and Founder of La Comida, a meal prep service in the Montreal Area. Here desire to help people take control of their health with a clean eating has catapulted her to one of the premier meal prep services in the area!
Jun 06, 201928:11
Ep. 64: How to Warm up After a Long Drive

Ep. 64: How to Warm up After a Long Drive

This is the time of year when many will head out on long drive to take advantage of the nice weather and get a long bike or hike in! But what is that drive doing to your body?

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!
May 30, 201916:28
Ep. 63: How Over Training Can Destroy Your Running Progress

Ep. 63: How Over Training Can Destroy Your Running Progress

As a runner, over training is one of the high risk areas to absolutely avoid. But does it even exist?

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!
May 07, 201916:18
Ep. 62: How Essentrics can help you move and perform better with Gail Garceau

Ep. 62: How Essentrics can help you move and perform better with Gail Garceau

One of the most vital abilities any athlete or non athlete can have is the ability to move without restriction. In today's episode I sit down with master Essentrics Instructor Gail Garceau to talk about what you can do to improve the way your move and why it can unlock that hidden potential!
Apr 18, 201921:13
Ep. 61: How to Get of Tight Shins From Running

Ep. 61: How to Get of Tight Shins From Running

If you just started running, you may be feeling some tenderness in the shins. That is totally normal but not something you should ignore. This is the bodies warning sign and you may want to pay attention to that message.
Apr 09, 201913:37
Ep. 60: 5 things every Runner should do this season!

Ep. 60: 5 things every Runner should do this season!

Every year around this time literally millions take to the streets, tracks, and parks to get some running in. These same individuals will more than likely walk right into some hiccup down the road. So I listen 5 things every runner should keep in mind this season to fend off some of these injuries!
Apr 02, 201915:13