OC Fitness Solutions Blog

OCFS Welcomes Anthony Padilla

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:12:09 +0000

Hello, family, friends and fans of OC Fitness Solutions, LLC. We are excited to anounce a new member to our family of trainers, Anthony Padilla. Anthony coaches people in achieving optimum health and fitness. He has designed fitness and yoga programs, including nutrition planning and preparation, for executives, young athletes, and homemakers. In 2000, his fitness skills were shown when Anthony starred in a national television commercial and print advertising campaign for an international financial services firm. Anthony’s training philosophy is safety first. He believes that health & fitness should be your top priority because your level of health & fitness affects everyone and everything in your life. He says if you don’t find time to exercise, you’ll have to find time for illness. To learn more about Anthony go to his bio page at Meet Out Trainers or www.anthonypadillafitness.com.

OCFS Welcomes Nilo Lins

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:20:14 +0000

Hello fans, friends and followers OC fitness Solutions has added another great trainer to the facility. Nilo Lins has been training in Orange County for 29 years and specializes in strength training to decrease pain, improve function and improve performance. Nilo is certified with Distinction via the National Strength and Conditioning Association along with many other certifications and continueing education. Nilo's skills and experience will be a great addition to the OCFS family of trainers and we are excited to be working along side him. To see more about Nilo Lins Training visit his bio or website at www.nilolins.com.

Edison Football Booster Golf Tourny

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:46:01 +0000

Dana Gregory, Roy Khoury, and Ryan Campbell Trainers of OC Fitness Solutions had a great time at the Edison High School Football Boosters Golf Tornament. This was Edison's 4th annual golf tourny held to raise funds for the football program. The football program has become one of the successfull high school football programs in Orange County often producing college and pro athletes. The tournament was put together well. Offering lunch, dinner, excellent goodie bags and competitions throughout the course, such as the longest drive with shoulder pads as demonstrated in the picture. The tournament was a hit and I will be joining in the fun next year. Thanks Dana for setting up our foursome this year!

Nutrition Boot Camp!

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:39:56 +0000

Are you ready to get fit and healthy for the summer? Kristy Richardson is a Registered Dietician and Exercise Physiologist with certifications in weight management and sports nutrition and she's ready to give you the tools to optimize your health and fitness. Act now and sign up for OC Nutrition's Boot Camp in Newport Beach!

Continuing Education: TRX Suspension Training Course

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:31:47 +0000

Hello OCFS fans and fellow trainers! We are hosting another Fitness Anywhere TRX Suspension Training Course at OC Fitness Solutions Studio in Newport Beach, CA. The course will be held on Sunday, March 7th, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The course will provide Continuing Education Credits and will teach over 95 exercises and progressions using the TRX. This course will really help you step up your game as a trainer and take your training to the next level! You'll also receive discounts on TRX's, Educational DVD's and Guides! Register online at Fitness Anywhere.

Continuing Education: Sport Nutrition Course

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:55:06 +0000

Hey all you OC Fitness Solutions fans! We are now hosting a Sports Nutrition Course by Kristy Richardson, Owner/Operator of OC Nutrition. This course will be about the fundamentals of preparing your client to get their nutrition in shape based on goals. This course offers CEC's by major certifying bodies including the National Atheletic Trainers Association (NATA). The Sports Nutrition Course will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 9:00-12:00pm at OC Fitness Solutions studio, Newport Beach.

Continuing Education: CPR/AED Certification

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:09:25 +0000

OC Fitness Solutions will be hosting The CPR Guy: Dave Mulnard for CPR/AED Certification. REMEMBER! the American Heart Association only allows 6 participants per course. So if you need to get certified this month contact Dave Mulnard (dmulnard@cox.net) ASAP. The course will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 2:30-5:30pm at OC Fitness Solutions studio in Newport Beach.

Solutions: Knee Pain on Top of Knee Cap

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:37:22 +0000

This may be my favorite question from clients and would-be clients. "I have knee pain on my knee cap, how do I handle this?". The reason I love this question is that it's typically an easy fix and makes me appear to be on top of my training game since many OC Fitness Solution's clients come to us to stay functional and get rid of pesky, limiting joint pain. For immediate relief, get a foam roll and roll out the front of the thigh musculature (Quads) (See picture). Then to help prevent the pain from recurring make sure to keep your heels planted firmly on the ground when doing most lower body exercises, such as squats, lunges, leg presses, deadlifts, and step-ups. When in doubt, heels are your knees best friend! For more great foam rolling and flexibility exercises checkout our Roadie Flexibility Kit Exercise Manual.

Not A Time To Hibernate

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:36:07 +0000

Happy New Year friends, family and colleagues! It is offically winter and we still have 10.5 weeks of winter left. Now for many of us on the west coast, winter is more like spring compared to most other parts of the Unites States. But don't let the cold and snow keep you indoors. THIS IS NOT A TIME TO HIBERNATE! Put your fitness to the test and get outdoors and challenge yourself with a winter activity or just a plain high in less then mild conditions. I recently went to Wisconsin for the holidays and took hikes through the woods in 8-12 inches of snow. What I thought was going to be a dreadful task actually inspired me. The cold, clean and crisp air felt amazing. And the challenge of hiking through the snow with winter gear was quite a new experience for me. The test of my ankle stablility, remembering to lift my legs high to prevent dragging my feet in the snow and the overall environment, made what would be a simple 2 mile walk into a seriuos 2 mile hike. I did this for several days in a row and was impressed with my body's ability to adapt to new environments and conditions. So if you want a new challenge or to have a reality check, check your general fitness routine at the door and get outside and perform your normal outdoor routines in a new winter environment. You may be surprised!

Balance Can Be Trained.

OC FITNESS SOLUTIONS — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:02:53 +0000

Over my 14 years of being a certified personal trainer in the world of fitness, the statements I receive from people about their bodies AMAZES me! I suppose I take the many amazing features the human body comes with for granted. None the less, one incredible statement I hear regularly is "I've never had good balance..." or "That athlete has the gift of balance...", as if balance is a phenomenon and only few humans have it. The reality is we all have "balance" to some degree. There are those people who seem to have better balance than others, but that is not to say an individual's balance cannot be improved through training. In fact, that is the truth. You can improve your balance with the correct training and consistency. Balance is so important and trainable that many health and fitness professionals consider it the sixth component of physical fitness. One way to get started on improving your balance is to practice standing on one leg, without "locking" your leg straight. If you're in the gym, find a balance board and give it 3, 1-minute sets. You'll be amazed at your own body's physical aptitude and at how quickly your balance begins to make gains. For more advanced balance and stability training techniques and exercises, contact us today for a balance make-over.