Introduction:
At The Performance Ranch, nearly 22 years of coaching experience has taught us the importance of foundational strength and proper movement. As we observe and coach our clients, we often identify key areas for improvement – from breathing patterns to foot positioning. These foundational elements are critical as they dictate how you feel and function daily.
The Importance of Foundational Strength:
My personal journey as a Division 1 athlete blessed with high strength and power also came with its challenges. I often compensated for a lack of foundational strength, which eventually led to significant pain and injury. This experience forced me to reevaluate not only my physical condition but also the way we coach at The Performance Ranch.
Revitalizing Movement Efficiency:
Since introducing our Foundations program, we’ve seen a revitalization in movement efficiency. Focusing on breathing, foot strength, and proper weight distribution has allowed our clients to move better and more safely. I’ve also had the opportunity to step back and gain a broader perspective of our training system, leading to further enhancements in how we approach fitness.
A 30,000-Foot View of Our Training Process:
Our training is structured into 12-week blocks, each with specific goals and key focuses:
1. Foundation Phase:
– Key Focuses: Breathing, deep core strength, muscular stabilization, and metabolic efficiency.
– Client Goals: Learn to breathe properly and engage your core during exercises to move safely and effectively.
2. Gain Phase:
– Key Focuses: Hypertrophy, strength, stability, and metabolic optimization.
– Client Goals: Build more muscle and get stronger in a balanced way, while learning to apply strength effectively during workouts.
3. Strong Phase:
– Key Focuses: Advanced hypertrophy, muscular strength, full range of motion, and core bracing.
– Client Goals: Increase your ability to handle tougher workouts and lift heavier weights without tiring quickly.
4. Perform Phase:
– Key Focuses: Rate of force development, power expression, and metabolic adaptability.
– Client Goals: Boost your ability to move quickly and powerfully for sports or any activities requiring bursts of speed and strength.
Earn Your Badges:
At The Performance Ranch, we believe in celebrating milestones and progress. Here are some of the badges our clients can earn as they advance through their fitness journeys:
– Move Badges: Achievements like completing 100 or 500 workouts, improving MAP test scores, or mastering PR Fitness Standards.
– Eat Badges: From completing our online nutrition course to engaging with our nutrition team.
– Recover Badges: Recognitions for improving sleep or participation in ThermaLab wellness treatments.
– Mental Badges: Rewards for mindfulness practices and establishing consistent routines.
– Community Badges: Acknowledgements for participating in community events and service.
Conclusion:
At The Performance Ranch, our mission is to help you live life beyond the gym walls and rise above the status quo. Whether you’re starting your journey with foundational training or pushing limits in high-performance phases, we’re here to support every step of your fitness journey.
Call to Action:
Ready to strengthen your foundation and transform your life? Visit us at www.theperformanceranch.com to learn more or sign up for a program that suits your goals. Let’s build a stronger you together!
