How to Fend Off Overtraining
Our topic for today is overtraining. A phenomenon that even I, a strength athlete and physical therapist, have experienced firsthand. Overtraining is an umbrella term that describes a variety of potential symptoms. However, each are the result of doing too much and overtaxing the body. In my case, I had forearm splints.
A quick aside for those who don’t know, forearm splints are akin to shin splints, except obviously at a different location.
Read full blogCompound vs. Isolation Exercises
For those who do not know, compound exercises target multiple major muscle groups and require movement at multiple joints at the same time. Take the squat for example. This movement involves the glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps as prime movers in addition to the work of the core for stabilization. Movement occurs at the ankle, knee, and hips to coordinate this single movement. Isolation exercises are essentially the exact opposite. These activities target a single muscle group and typically require movement at a single joint.
Read full blog5 Tips for a Healthy Baseball Season
1. Perform a proper warm up
If you’re a player who doesn’t perform a proper warm-up you’re putting yourself at a serious disadvantage on the field. You won’t be as fast and explosive and you’re unnecessarily increasing your risk of an injury. Don’t just get to the field and start throwing as hard as possible. Warm up your body. Perform a dynamic warm-up and some pre-throwing activation drills.
An effective pre-game baseball warm-up should prime your body to perform by elevating your body temperature, improving mobility and activating your central nervous system.