As we are getting close to the holidays, this means that all of our Mettleheads will be coming home from college, juniors, and pros. We will be starting up classes starting December 14. All member must contact the gym and set up the times they would like to come in and workout. College and Professional group will be running early in the morning, while Junior Groups will be ran in the afternoon. There will be a rate of 20 dollars per session for all members who trained this summer.
Meet Bo, the 1 year old Australian Shepard from Newport Beach, Ca. Bocephus is the unofficial mascot of Mettle Strength and conditioning. He is in the gym each day and never misses a workout. In the video we have attached below he will demonstrate how to properly do a sled pull. He brings a positive energy into the gym and loves new customers to come in and play with him. We will warn you before hand, to leave all shoes and food in a protected place. I am very famous around the rink and even have my own Instagram account: Bocephus_Aussie.
Mettle Strength is committed to ensuring that the gym is a place you never dread. Bo helps keep the mood in the gym light and fun. Here at Mettle Strength and Conditioning you will show up, work hard and enjoy doing so. Come into Mettle today and meet Bo in person!
Do you think you have what it takes to workout with our pro and college level athletes? Well now you have your chance with our new night classes!
Mettle Fitness is excited to announce that we are now offering night classes to anyone who is interested in getting into better shape! The class will be in a group setting separated by ability and experience. There will be a 6 o'clock group and a 7:30 group. Professional trainer Chris Martin has put together high intensity classes that will challenge everyone to get into the best shape of their lives. This class is open to all athletes or parents who want to take their game to the next level, or parents who want to get into tip top shape. If you do not have the motivation and need that extra push, Mettle Fitness is your place to go. Get all the benefits of a personal trainer without the hassle of signing up for a gym and paying a trainer on top of that.
If this new class sounds appealing to you please give Mettle Fitness a call at: 480-620-2279 Address
When clients get to the gym they will start off by warming up with a band and foam roll. There are 10 band exercises that take about 15 minutes to do. Some of the exercises include: band walks, hip bridges, one-leg dead lift, and side walks. We feel like it is very important to warm up properly to help keep the athletes safe from injury. I think when choosing a gym, the atmosphere of the gym is extremely important. Mettle Strength and Fitness provides a competitive, fun atmosphere where athletes are pushed to take their games to the next level. An athlete who is in elite shape is not only going to perform better, they are also less likely to get injured. Here at Mettle Fitness we feel like it is important for potential customers to get a feel for what a normal day would be like!
Each day is set up into five different sections: warm-up, acceleration phase, movement, strength, and conditioning phase. This is set up to ensure that athletes are hitting every aspect if their bodies to become a stronger, faster, more explosive athlete.
An acceleration phase would be lifts like hang cleans, and single leg bridges where we are getting the hips warmed up and working on the power of our athletes. A lot of times this will last about 15-20 minutes and will start to get the athletes sweating.
After acceleration we move into the movement section where members work on their footwork and first three steps, which is so vital for athletes to be successful. Some exercises in this category would be ladder drills and sled drags. We push our athletes to get out of their comfort zone and perfect each drill in place.
We then follow up with our strength phase where we lift weights. It is usually six exercises total. We keep track of the weight you use so that players can see their progression throughout summer. Some popular exercises we do are bench press, single leg squats, and the infamous turkish get up. Each workout is hockey specific and very challenging.
The final part of the day is the much dreaded conditioning. Players will be push to their limit in order to build endurance. Hockey is a very high paced sport so conditioning is a vital part of their preparation. Some popular exercises for this would include, sled push suicides and shuttle runs.
As you can see each day is very demanding and will push you to your breaking point at times, but if you are willing to commit to our program four times a week, you will take your game to your next level. Do you have what it takes to become a mettlehead?
In today's blog we will be checking up on one of our most well-known clients: Rocco Grimaldi
(Rocco Grimaldi of Florida Panthers)
Rocco, the California Native, has been going to our gym for over 5 years now. He was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the second round of the 2011 NHL entry draft. Rocco played 3 years at the University of North Dakota, where he left a year early to play in the NHL. He looks to be an everyday player for the Panthers this season. Last year he scored 42 points in the AHL for the San Antonio Rampage. He did play 7 games in the NHL last year registering 1 goal. Thanks to his hard work he became the first ever player to play in an AHL and NHL game in the same day. At around 5'7 his unparalleled work ethic keeps him successful in the pro ranks.
Little do people know that Rocco happens to be one of the biggest jokesters in the gym. He keeps the atmosphere positive and fun, while working out. He is the self-proclaimed, sewer ball champion of the gym. If you are unfamiliar with sewer ball, please watch the attached Youtube video. It is a fun warm up that we do before each workout! As you can see below it can get very competitive. Thank you for all your hard work Rocco; we are looking forward to seeing you in the NHL this season!
My name is David Gandara, I am 22 years old and a member of the Division 1, Aic hockey team located in Springfield, MA. I am from California and have been working out at a gym in California called Mettle Strength and conditioning for a few years now. The gym is like a second home to me and has helped me play hockey at this level. The gym has a lot of high-level athletes who train there every summer. The gym is owned and ran by Chris Martin. He has created a culture that makes working hard fun, and has helped so many players make it to the top levels of hockey. Mettle Strength and Conditioning is a hockey-specific gym, located in Yorba Linda, California. The gym is owned and operated by a professional trainer named Chris Martin. Chris is affiliated with the San Diego Gulls of the AHL. He is their head strength and conditioning coach for the organization. Chris specializes in hockey specific workouts that will help take your game to the next level.He believes in a competitive, team-like atmosphere to help push each client to their full potential. He has a true passion for what he does and really cares about his client's success.
The facility is located 23641 La Palma Ave, Yorba Linda, California 92887. The gym was developed 7 years ago to help local hockey players in the area take their game to the next level. The gym has turned into a nation wide brand, with players from different states and countries coming to train with Chris in the summer. The gym has workout groups for all ages and levels. Skill level ranges from squirts (5-7 years old) to NHL and pro level players. The gym has 30+ players who have played junior a hockey and above. The success rate speaks for itself, if you are a hockey player and want to take your game to the next level, make Mettle Fitness your new home. Call 480-620-2279 to start today!
