W00t! Hot topic! When can kids start lifting weights? Within days of going live, this episode very quickly became the most popular one to date! In it, you will hear about some factors that many don’t think to consider when they ask me how old our kids are as a way to determine whether or …
FAQ: What age can my daughter start lifting weights? Answer … It totally depends. I always recommend that any player have a solid base of physical fitness in place before they start working with weights. That can come in a variety of ways. But working your overall athleticism and functional fitness FIRST is ideal. Then, …
One thing I’ve noticed about athletes who do strength and conditioning work, is that many don’t really understand much about the training, how it works, or WHY things are done. They just show up, wait for someone to tell them what to do, and they do it. To me, this is the equivalent of showing up …
Share this article: Click Here to Tweet It’s a common misconception that strength training slows athletes down. I used to believe that was true. After all I’d seen players add weight lifting to their training. Yes, they got stronger, but they got slower too. Slower in running. Slower in pitching. Slow is not a goal …
Share this article: Click Here to Tweet One thing just about guaranteed in softball and life is adversity. At some point, we all face challenges, obstacles, set backs, and disappointments. Dealing with, and overcoming, those situations is essential to success in both softball and life. With that in mind, here are a few thoughts about …
