Showing posts with label weight training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight training. Show all posts

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Try This MVP Baseball Tips Workout

One of the latest trends in weight lifting today is training with kettlebells. Kettlebells look like a cannon ball made of iron cast with a handle on top.

The kettlebell is an ancient Russian exercise device; the kettlebell has long been a favorite in that country for those seeking a special edge in strength and endurance.

How can this “iron cannonball with a handle attached” be the best kept secret—as well as an outstanding tool to get in the best shape for baseball?

It is because kettlebell training helps you achieve and maintain the highest levels of power, strength, conditioning and flexibility by boosting your heart rate with a combination of cardio and strength training exercises.

Strength coach, Mike Mahler adds, “Unlike many other forms of cardio, kettlebell training is brutal fun and a hard cardio kettlebell workout gives you a tremendous sense of accomplishment.

A kettlebell workout is very beneficial for baseball players. In fact, in some baseball programs across the country kettlebells are quickly becoming the tool of choice for baseball players who want to quickly accelerate their conditioning.

Pat Rigsby of the Fitness Consulting Group says "If you're looking for an innovative way to jump ahead of your competition on the playing field, kettlebell training for baseball is a must! “

Kettlebells can be found in some fitness and sporting goods stores, but in most cases you will have to order them online. The costs range for $39.99 each for a 10 pound kettlebell and $139 each for 72 pounds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyQk-YH7S8U

Here is another tip, don't try kettlebell training if you're looking for an easy way out.

Try it only if you're prepared to work hard, have fun and get in the best shape you've ever been in.

Monday, April 28, 2008

Staying in Shape During the Baseball Season

Keeping sharp and fresh during the baseball season was a key to Ozzie Smith success.

The benefit of keeping your body fit includes avoiding nagging injuries and not hitting the mid-season lull.

Playing night games, doubleheaders and tournaments throughout the year can take a toll on your body. Incorporating an in-season weight lifting program for two – three times per week for 45 minutes can keep those nagging injuries and the mid season slumps in check and can help you achieve MVP status.

Top Five Benefits of In-Season Weight Lifting Program.

1. Weight training energizes you – Playing a 60-80 game schedule in the spring, summer and fall requires you to have some get- up- and- go.

2. Weight training makes you strong – Strength training will increase your power at the plate and improve your MPH on your fastball.

3. Weight training gives you confidence on the playing field – Working hard in the weight room will make the game easier to play on the diamond.

4. Weight training improves your balance and coordination – Makes you less prone to injuries such as lower back injuries.

5. Weight training tends to improves sleep patterns – You will need rest to play like a MVP.

Monday, March 24, 2008

The Proper Age for Strength Training

Strength training with free weights, weight machines, and rubber resistance bands are a great way build muscles and confidence on the playing field.

But what is the proper age that a player should start training with weights?

With a properly designed and supervised program a player can start training with weights at the age of 12.

Some experts say that strength training has less wear and tear on a youth’s body than the actual sport. For example, an upper body workout could have less stress on the body compare to a pitcher throwing a complete game for seven innings.

Players under the age of 12 can gain strength by doing a variety of bodyweight exercises such as push ups, jumping jacks and sit ups.

It's important to remember that strength training is very vital to your baseball success.

Strength training is a fun way to build stronger muscles, joints, and bones. With proper training techniques, a player can improve his endurance, conditioning and performance on the baseball diamond. Strength training can even help prevent injuries and speed up recovery.

Monday, March 17, 2008

9 Ways to Motivate Yourself

1.Write Down Your Goals - If you Fail to Plan, you Plan to Fail

2.Create A Dream Board - Anything that will remind you of what to do and why you are doing it is a very potent motivational tool.

3.Develop a Workout Plan - Improve your strength and conditioning to have your best season ever!

4.Find A Mentor - A mentor will give you advice on the "do's and don'ts."

5.Learn From Your Favorite Athlete - Observe how your favorite plays the game of baseball.

6.Hang Around Positive Friends - Stay out of trouble.

7.Read Jackie Robinson's Biography - A great way to learn the history of baseball.


8.Buy MVP Baseball Tips Featuring Ozzie Smith ebook - 21 tips and 21 workouts to improve your game, plus hear a 30 minute audio interview from the "Wizard."

9.Don’t Give Up! - YOU ARE AWESOME - Hang in there, when times get tough.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

ENJOY A 30 MINUTE AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH OZZIE SMITH

I have a big announcement today that I am very proud of because it will help you achieve your baseball goals.


I have finally finished my MVP Baseball Tips featuring Ozzie Smith Ebook and was able to get Hall-of-Fame shortstop, Ozzie Smith to contribute a 30-minute audio interview to ensure that you had every tool imaginable to achieve your goals.


Ozzie's interview is full of tips that will improve your game, among the long list you will discover:



  • Learn What College and Pro Scouts REALLY Look For (99% of baseball players and coaches don't even know this)

  • How Ozzie got his big break into the big leagues and How You Can Too Repeat What He Did

  • A drill GUARANTEED to improve your hitting skills

  • The three keys that will help you sustain your level of play

  • How to use polymetrics as the key to off-season conditioning

  • The main ingredient that separates you from being "good" player and "great" player and how to make the jump

  • Find out Ozzie's greatest accomplishment (you will be surprised)

  • The importance of nutrition for your baseball success

  • The mistakes almost everyone makes when taking supplements

Go right now to http://www.mvpbaseballtips.com/ to see what I have been able to package together for you.



I sincerely want you to achieve all of your baseball goals and that is why I wanted to make sure that I was able to give you everything you would need to achieve those goals.



For this reason, The MVP Baseball Tips featuring Ozzie Smith e book is backed by a 100% Money Back Guarantee.



If you don't agree that this it the most impactful, eye-opening and practical information you've ever received on the subject of improving your baseball strength and conditioning, simply email me and I'll issue you a 100% refund on the spot.


Be A MVP!

Friday, January 18, 2008

Increase Your Strength with Kettlebells

Ozzie Smith's off-season weight workouts were a key to his success on the playing field.

Today, one of the latest trends in weight lifting is training with kettlebells. Kettlebells look like a cannon ball made of iron cast with a handle on top.

The kettlebell is an ancient Russian exercise device; the kettlebell has long been a favorite in that country for those seeking a special edge in strength and endurance.

How can this “iron cannonball with a handle attached” be the best kept secret—as well as an outstanding tool to get in the best shape for baseball?

It is because kettlebell training helps you achieve and maintain the highest levels of power, strength, conditioning and flexibility by boosting your heart rate with a combination of cardio and strength training exercises.

Pat Rigsby of the Fitness Consulting Group says "If you're looking for an innovative way to jump ahead of your competition on the playing field, kettlebell training for baseball is a must! “

Kettlebells can be found in some fitness and sporting goods stores, but in most cases you will have to order them online. The costs range for $39.99 each for a 10 pound kettlebell and $139 each for 72 pounds.

There is a kettlebell workout at the bottom of this page.

Here is another tip, don't try kettlebell training if you're looking for an easy way out.

Try it only if you're prepared to work hard, have fun and get in the best shape you've ever been in.


MVP Baseball Workout #15