This week, I’m delivering the final phase of our College Softball Summer Training program. In this post you will be able to download each of this program’s 3-phases to complete or take with you to school. In Phase 3, I’ve decreased the reps to focus on building strength, added a conditioning challenge at the end of each week and prescribed a de-load week to give you a break before the start of the fall.
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If you’ve been busy all summer and have not had a chance to workout in preparation for your fall sport or season, you still have time left to get in shape. In this week’s video I demonstrate what I call the Fastpitch150, a “simple but savage” leg workout designed to improve leg stamina and overall conditioning. If you are worrying about “all the running” your college coach will enforcing this fall, or need to get in shape for another sport like soccer or field hockey, this workout is for you.
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In this week’s video covering strength training for softball pitchers, I show you what exercises to add if you are struggling with creating or maintaining a strong front side during your delivery.
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This week, I’m delivering Phase 2 of our College Softball Summer Training program. This is a FREE downloadable program with exercise video demonstrations and instruction. This program is designed to prepare incoming college freshmen for their collegiate weight room experience. In Phase 2, I’ve increased the challenge, added new exercises and added alternative exercises to accommodate for athletes of different levels or who has limited access to equipment.
Read MoreIn this week’s video, I follow up Carly’s post on what causes you to arch your back too much during the pitching delivery. In the video, I explain and demonstrate the physical inefficiencies that prevent you from achieving and maintaining optimal positions throughout the sequence.
Read MoreHere are 5 bad habits you need to kick BEFORE you get to college.
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This week, I’m delivering Phase 1 of our College Softball Summer Training program. This is a FREE downloadable program with exercise video demonstrations and instruction. This program is designed to prepare incoming college freshmen for their collegiate weight room experience.
Read MoreAs we approach the introduction of our College Softball Summer Training program, I felt this video was a MUST watch for any athlete playing sports in college next year. In this video, three strength coaches discuss the biggest deficiencies they see in today’s incoming college freshmen athletes. Get a step ahead of your teammates and…
Read MoreIf you are a high school senior who has committed to play in college next year, there is a good chance you have already received your “summer workout program” from your college coach. Although these programs are well designed and well intentioned, they are usually a huge swing and a miss. Find out why in this week’s article.
Read MoreSummer is a great time for athletes and families to make HUGE steps toward improving your health and performance. Not only should you have more time to plan workouts, you should be able to eat healthier now that you have a home-field advantage. In this post you’ll learn how to become your own nutrition coach with our downloadable Fastpitch Fuel Scorecard.
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