The Softball Core Training Commandments
In these videos, I define my core training philosophy and show you how to identify and execute proper softball core training exercises.
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Does Lifting Weights Make Girls Bulky?
One of the main concerns young females have about starting a lifting program is that they will get “bulky”. To be clear, lifting weights does not make you bulky. However, I know it’s going to take a lot more than me saying it to convince hundreds of female readers that it’s true. Maybe a message from Miss America 2013 will help?
Read MoreCritical Exercises for Female Athletes
Females tend to be more flexible than males which makes stability training an specific consideration for female strength and conditioning programs. In these videos, I explain and demonstrate stability exercises for a critical area of the body: the hips.
Read MoreChanges to Fastpitch Power In 2013 and 3 Core Training Videos
Over the past few weeks, many Fastpitch Power followers have demonstrated their support for our website. Knowing this, I’m still deciding to change the format of my posts in 2013. I explain exactly why in this week’s video and kick start this new style of content with three videos that reveal a VERY different perspective on core training.
Read MoreThe Best Exercises for Softball. Period.
If you’re an athlete, parent, coach, or trainer, take ten minutes and watch this video. I explain why old school strength training exercises are the best choice for softball players. There’s no fluff or sales pitch. This is exactly what I believe and practice. In this video, I redefine squats, deadlifts, olympic lifts, and jumps in softball terms. Don’t see the forest for the trees.
Read MoreStop Going for Long Runs – Better Softball Conditioning Workouts
Thinking of going for a run to stay in shape? Think again. Running is not the best option for softball athletes! Here is a better strategy to create more complete, effective softball conditioning workouts and three example routines.
Read MoreOnline Strength Training Program Sample
This past Monday I received two emails asking for more information on our online strength training programs. For this week’s post I’ve decided to explain exactly how the program works and provide examples of exactly what you receive as an online client.
Read MoreIf You Could Only Do One Exercise
One exercise can help you run faster, throw and swing harder, as well as keep your shoulder healthy. It’s not magic, it’s the traditional barbell deadlift. Overlooked and dismissed as a “football exercise” that can hurt your back, I explain why you should be learning it and show you a video how to do so safely.
Read MoreLower Back Injury Prevention for Softball Players
In this week’s videos I provide an explanation of a common cause of back pain in softball players, how to assess whether your athlete is at risk for a back injury, and demonstrate stretches and core strength exercises that all players, and parents, should try out!
Read MoreSoftball Full Workout Sheets and Videos
Not to many trainers are willing to post their actual training programs or videos of their clients training. This week I’m putting myself out there and doing both. My goal for this week’s post is to show you examples of how I arrange the training components such as a warm up, power, strength, and core training into a workout and even donate example sheets that my athletes follow.
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