Ronnie should be training like this during offseason

[DolphinsFan23]

Ronnie and the rest of our backs should try to find a top personal trainer and do the things the elite players in the NFL are doing like LaDainian Tomlinson and Reggie Bush. I'm sure Ronnie wants to reach the levels that LT is at. In order be "the man" like LT, you gotta do what "the man" does. :D

If Ronnie can't find a good personal trainer like Todd Durkin (with the equipment he has) in the Miami area, maybe he should go back to Athlete's Performance in Arizona like last year and his rookie year. They probably have some of this kind of equipment and trainers.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2007-05-17-training-season_N.htm

"This is self-improvement season in the NFL  time to chase that next level. Having a personal-training program is as mandatory for players as those so-called "voluntary" team workouts.

The elite take great pains and pride in priming their bodies and minds for the grueling six-month gantlet required of a brutal, collision sport."

"A former William & Mary quarterback whose go-to receiver was Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, Durkin, 35, was 2006's MVT  the most valuable trainer  whose position-specific regimen of core and joint strengthening challenged MVP Tomlinson and runner-up Brees to raise their games to new levels."

"Todd's training helps me in exploding through the hole, and I've stayed healthy," Tomlinson says. "That's where it's really working for me."

"I talked to Drew, and we're going to go pretty much every day in June, July," Durkin says. "A lot of guys take the month of July off. The true champions, Drew and L.T., are ramping up at a time some guys are coasting in."

"Instead, it's the name of Clarke's martial arts-inspired program, which focuses on spatial awareness, core balance, injury prevention and mind-body enhancement. New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has embraced the philosophy."


I want to see Ronnie move up lists like this one from #13 to around #5 or so at least. Hell, why not go for #1. Ronnie has Cam as his OC and a good, experienced running backs coach, so why not try to run with the big dog (LT) this year. I think once you have the talent, going from a top 10 NFL back to #1 is just a matter of being lucky enough to be in a good situation with your team, staying healthy and just wanting it more than the rest of the NFL backs.

http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/story/6812674

"Cameron worked to spread the field in San Diego, but it was still reliant on frequent touches from his back. With more continuity in the offensive set, there's no reason to doubt Brown can deliver on his potential."

 

[nikeair497]

Why don't we make all our linemen take up figure skating to improve their balance while were at it?

I would personaly pay to see someone like Keith Traylor on ice skates.

 

[LarryFinFan]

Ronnie and the rest of our backs should try to find a top personal trainer and do the things the elite players in the NFL are doing like LaDainian Tomlinson and Reggie Bush. I'm sure Ronnie wants to reach the levels that LT is at. In order be "the man" like LT, you gotta do what "the man" does. :D

If Ronnie can't find a good personal trainer like Todd Durkin (with the equipment he has) in the Miami area, maybe he should go back to Athlete's Performance in Arizona like last year and his rookie year. They probably have some of this kind of equipment and trainers.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2007-05-17-training-season_N.htm

"This is self-improvement season in the NFL  time to chase that next level. Having a personal-training program is as mandatory for players as those so-called "voluntary" team workouts.

The elite take great pains and pride in priming their bodies and minds for the grueling six-month gantlet required of a brutal, collision sport."

"A former William & Mary quarterback whose go-to receiver was Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, Durkin, 35, was 2006's MVT  the most valuable trainer  whose position-specific regimen of core and joint strengthening challenged MVP Tomlinson and runner-up Brees to raise their games to new levels."

"Todd's training helps me in exploding through the hole, and I've stayed healthy," Tomlinson says. "That's where it's really working for me."

"I talked to Drew, and we're going to go pretty much every day in June, July," Durkin says. "A lot of guys take the month of July off. The true champions, Drew and L.T., are ramping up at a time some guys are coasting in."

"Instead, it's the name of Clarke's martial arts-inspired program, which focuses on spatial awareness, core balance, injury prevention and mind-body enhancement. New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has embraced the philosophy."


I want to see Ronnie move up lists like this one from #13 to around #5 or so at least. Hell, why not go for #1. Ronnie has Cam as his OC and a good, experienced running backs coach, so why not try to run with the big dog (LT) this year. I think once you have the talent, going from a top 10 NFL back to #1 is just a matter of being lucky enough to be in a good situation with your team, staying healthy and just wanting it more than the rest of the NFL backs.

http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/story/6812674

"Cameron worked to spread the field in San Diego, but it was still reliant on frequent touches from his back. With more continuity in the offensive set, there's no reason to doubt Brown can deliver on his potential."

And you are assuming that Ronnie does no offseason training ??? Where is this link that he didn't do any offseason work ?? All there is out there is that he reported over what CAM would have like to see him, not overweight as his body build goes. At any rate, there is a new regime and they want to see Ronnie closer to the 228 range...well that's not what Ronnie has been thruout his whole career (pro and college)...So he has to do some extra work to get there, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't care, as you are intimating with this type of post, imho....

 

[big fins]

I dont know what ya think but im still waiting for that BAD CREAZY break out season from Brown, i mean that year better then the years that his had that had been a little bit better then avg. please do not jump on me now im just saying what i think

 

[PYRO]

Why don't we make all our linemen take up figure skating to improve their balance while were at it?

I would personaly pay to see someone like Keith Traylor on ice skates.

Actually, that wouldn't be a bad idea. It might help them.:D

 

[Lester]

I dont know what ya think but im still waiting for that BAD CREAZY break out season from Brown, i mean that year better then the years that his had that had been a little bit better then avg. please do not jump on me now im just saying what i think

Everybody wants that, well except for the people who get more pleasure out of I told you so than dolphin succes.

I think Ronnie is good, but he has definately not put it all together like he is capable yet. I think Cam has said as much. He hopes to see another level from Ronnie.

 

[finserg]

And you are assuming that Ronnie does no offseason training ??? Where is this link that he didn't do any offseason work ?? All there is out there is that he reported over what CAM would have like to see him, not overweight as his body build goes. At any rate, there is a new regime and they want to see Ronnie closer to the 228 range...well that's not what Ronnie has been thruout his whole career (pro and college)...So he has to do some extra work to get there, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't care, as you are intimating with this type of post, imho....

If you read an article a few weeks back he was over weight so the only offseason work he was doing was eating big macs and fries

 

[big fins]

Everybody wants that, well except for the people who get more pleasure out of I told you so than dolphin succes.

I think Ronnie is good, but he has definately not put it all together like he is capable yet. I think Cam has said as much. He hopes to see another level from Ronnie.

I hope he hit's that other level this year, with Cam been a offense mind coach that works better for him too. N i know that the O/L really dont help much but still Ricky made it happen when he was here with no O/L, so come RONNIE get to work home boy

 

[DolphinsFan23]

And you are assuming that Ronnie does no offseason training ??? Where is this link that he didn't do any offseason work ?? All there is out there is that he reported over what CAM would have like to see him, not overweight as his body build goes. At any rate, there is a new regime and they want to see Ronnie closer to the 228 range...well that's not what Ronnie has been thruout his whole career (pro and college)...So he has to do some extra work to get there, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't care, as you are intimating with this type of post, imho....

I'm not saying that Ronnie isn't doing any offseason training. I know Ronnie isn't lazy or anything. Far from it. He just needs to have a consistent year around diet and workout program that is timed just right ... more intensity in some months than others, etc. I have no doubt that Ronnie could get down to 8% or less body fat and stay around 225 lbs or so. He probably has a good electronic scale and maybe a body fat caliper at his house that he monitors all the time now.

The last two offseasons he's gone to Athlete's Performance in Arizona I hear: http://www.athletesperformance.com/ . I'm just wondering if Ronnie has a personal trainer that knows how to do the things that LaDainian's trainer Todd Durkin does. The position-specific regimen of core and joint strengthening stuff he does. Apparently, Todd Durkin knows how to get LaDainian in excellent shape. LT has broken records and racked up huge yards and he's only missed 1 game in 6 years! Maybe his personal trainer has some secrets that Ronnie needs to know about and start putting into his workouts. I don't care what kind of unconventional workout he does. If it's getting results, he ought to start doing it. I would.

For all I know, Ronnie already has a well paid workout trainer genius with a phD he's training with. Maybe he's working out at that combine training center at Disney World this year in Orlando. I know I would if I were in Ronnie's shoes. I would go out of my way to find the best trainers and diet/conditioning systems I could find. I know Zach does this ... he probably knows all sorts of things about this stuff. I read that Zach even owns a gym in Texas with his brother. Zach goes to Pro Bowls year after year. There's a good reason the elite guys are elite ... they do things that everyone else either don't know about or don't want to do.

 

[jason8er]

If you read an article a few weeks back he was over weight so the only offseason work he was doing was eating big macs and fries

I think people made a little too much of that. He was 240, and Cam would like to see him at 232. We're talking 8 pounds here on a guy that size? Me and you could lose that just sitting in the stands at practice. :wink:

 

[djphinfan]

the original poster is correct,ronnie has'nt been training like a professional athelete should train in the offseason,,i'am talking total dedication to your craft to get your body in optimum performing condition,,i know for a facy that he does'nt like the gym and has not fully dedicated his fat azz like a multi million dollar athelete gets paid to do,,,

I've said it before ronnie has rare skills for a man his size and has the talent to be the best,,,,if you all can't see that he's carrying extra weight on his body then you don't know much about exercise science and body compisition,,,,i do and hope this kid realizes it soon,,he is 26 years old already

 

[Lester]

the original poster is correct,ronnie has'nt been training like a professional athelete should train in the offseason,,i'am talking total dedication to your craft to get your body in optimum performing condition,,i know for a facy that he does'nt like the gym and has not fully dedicated his fat azz like a multi million dollar athelete gets paid to do,,,



This isn't sarcastic, what/how do you know about his workout habits? I love hearing inside info.

I thought I remember last offseason hearing about how hard he was working out to add muscle. Of course last offseason was last offseason.

 

[Coral Reefer]

And you are assuming that Ronnie does no offseason training ??? Where is this link that he didn't do any offseason work ?? All there is out there is that he reported over what CAM would have like to see him, not overweight as his body build goes. At any rate, there is a new regime and they want to see Ronnie closer to the 228 range...well that's not what Ronnie has been thruout his whole career (pro and college)...So he has to do some extra work to get there, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't care, as you are intimating with this type of post, imho....

He showed up overweight to camp.
Many have jumped on anyone bringing this up as a potential problem to watch with Ronnie but IMO it's a very very valid concern and I'll bet the new coaching staff has taken full notice.

In fact you may be able to link the mysterious late firing of the RB's coach to this very issue.

RB will overcome being overweight by camp no doubt and it may not hamper his game a bit. On the other hand, you can't make up for training time in the offseason if you don't do it. You can shed the weight quick but it will take a toll on the body by doing so and will not make up for gains in performance he could have built during the offseason with a program. It's no mystery why some players are elite and stay at an elite level like, LT, Rice, etc.

They have great skills and they continue to build their physical tools when others won't dedicate themselves to that extra step.

To me it shows Ronnie Brown is not a player they can trust to self motivate himself to an elite back. They'll have to stay on him and push him to realize that 2nd overall pick status to production on the field.

It's not a earth shattering problem but it's clearly a problem the staff should be on top of considering their investment in him. Having said that, Cam already mentioned the issue in the press and I'm sure they are on top of Brown to get pointed in the right direction.

Good thread and valid points by Dolphinsfan23.

 

[ckparrothead]

I think it's a valid point. If he wants to be an elite player he's got to go above and beyond.

 

[Geforce]

the original poster is correct,ronnie has'nt been training like a professional athelete should train in the offseason,,i'am talking total dedication to your craft to get your body in optimum performing condition,,i know for a facy that he does'nt like the gym and has not fully dedicated his fat azz like a multi million dollar athelete gets paid to do,,,

I've said it before ronnie has rare skills for a man his size and has the talent to be the best,,,,if you all can't see that he's carrying extra weight on his body then you don't know much about exercise science and body compisition,,,,i do and hope this kid realizes it soon,,he is 26 years old already

The original poster said nothing about Ronnie not training like a professional athlete. He said Ronnie should be training the way LT does.