The Foundation First Fitness Show with Babak Owen

Mar 03 2022 108 ep. 16 mins 71
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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. 109: 7 Things Athlete Should Do Part 7: Meditation

Mar 03 2022 17 mins  
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.

Jan 24 2022 19 mins  
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

Ep. 107: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 5: Hydration

Dec 16 2021 28 mins  
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 i

Ep. 106: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 4: Nutrition

Nov 30 2021 12 mins  
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.&nb

Ep. 105: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 3: Rest and Recover

Nov 16 2021 21 mins  
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 w

Ep. 104: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 2: Take Your Time

Nov 12 2021 11 mins  
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.  Join Whoop Here and get a free strap and month: https://join.whoop.com/#/98FF07 My 12

Ep. 103: 7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing! Part 1: The Basics

Oct 04 2021 9 mins  
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 maste

7 Things Every Athlete Should be Doing!

Aug 13 2021 19 mins  
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/UCtx

Ep. 101: Core vs Abs

Jun 29 2021 12 mins  
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!&

Ep. 100: How to Lose Weight with Exercise!

Jan 11 2021 13 mins  
Nothing to say. Just pumped we got to 100! thank you to everyone who is still listening!