What kind of exercise programs, like weight lifting and running, do you guys use to get in baseball shape?
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Manty02
I'm sure you'll get a lot of good suggestions to this question from the members..there's already lots of good stuff posted (use the advanced search function).
Start with the heart and lungs. Get in good physical shape with a solid cardio (aerobic) program and core work to build inner strength. Bike, swim, run (anything cardio and break a sweat) 5x week and do ab crunches and stretches.
After getting into cardio shape, build on this with a solid weightlifting program and baseball-specific drills.
Good luck.
I'm sure you'll get a lot of good suggestions to this question from the members..there's already lots of good stuff posted (use the advanced search function).
Start with the heart and lungs. Get in good physical shape with a solid cardio (aerobic) program and core work to build inner strength. Bike, swim, run (anything cardio and break a sweat) 5x week and do ab crunches and stretches.
After getting into cardio shape, build on this with a solid weightlifting program and baseball-specific drills.
Good luck.
Bum
Thanks for the post. What with the season coming up this month how often should I be weight lifting, and should I continue to lift during the season? Thanks
Thanks for the post. What with the season coming up this month how often should I be weight lifting, and should I continue to lift during the season? Thanks
P.S.
Are you out of shape now? I own a health club and I can definitely recommend you check with a doctor first before starting.. and consider the following very simple diet restrictions:
1) No pop--ever. If you drink juice, do it in the morning. High fructose corn syrup is the enemy of man!
2) Minimal or no fried foods.
3) Minimal carbs at night.
Are you out of shape now? I own a health club and I can definitely recommend you check with a doctor first before starting.. and consider the following very simple diet restrictions:
1) No pop--ever. If you drink juice, do it in the morning. High fructose corn syrup is the enemy of man!
2) Minimal or no fried foods.
3) Minimal carbs at night.
Got your question about weight lifting at the exact time I posted the other note.. so here I go..
Lift 3x a week in or out of season. However,
1) Out-of-season build strength with few reps and more weight (talk to a trainer!)
2) During season, reduce the weight and do more reps (maintenance mode).
3) If you are a pitcher, be careful on doing anything that restricts the arm circle. Talk to your coach.
Good luck.
Lift 3x a week in or out of season. However,
1) Out-of-season build strength with few reps and more weight (talk to a trainer!)
2) During season, reduce the weight and do more reps (maintenance mode).
3) If you are a pitcher, be careful on doing anything that restricts the arm circle. Talk to your coach.
Good luck.
No, I'm not out of shape. I'm 5'8" and 125 lbs and I am concious of what I eat. My coach from last year has told me a couple of times that I need to go to the gym and get bigger, I was just wondering if you could recommend what to focus on.
Thanks for all the help
Bum made some good suggestions. It is just very difficult for us to comment on what you should do without knowing some of your history such as:
1. Goals
2. Current training program
3. Training history
4. Nutrition plan
5. Stats (height, weight, age, strength levels, etc)
6. Injury History (if any)
Certainly the basis of any training program should include a good nutrition plan (Bum's recomendations were good. I always say "If you can't catch it, kill it or pick it then don't eat it) along with a balanced program based around dynamic and static range of motion, speed, strength (emphasis on reactive for baseball players typically, but again depends on your current levels), general condiioning and sport-specific conditioning.
If you can provide us with more specifics we can help guide you in the right direction.
1. Goals
2. Current training program
3. Training history
4. Nutrition plan
5. Stats (height, weight, age, strength levels, etc)
6. Injury History (if any)
Certainly the basis of any training program should include a good nutrition plan (Bum's recomendations were good. I always say "If you can't catch it, kill it or pick it then don't eat it) along with a balanced program based around dynamic and static range of motion, speed, strength (emphasis on reactive for baseball players typically, but again depends on your current levels), general condiioning and sport-specific conditioning.
If you can provide us with more specifics we can help guide you in the right direction.
Goals: I want to get my body into shape specified for baseball. I hope to gain more power and to increase my sprinting speed.
Current Training Program: I do about 150 pushups, 200 curls, 40 curls each arm with a 16 pound dumbell, and I do a couple exercises with a 10 pound medicine ball.
Training History: Over the summer and through the fall I lifted weights. I could only bench 100 lbs at the most then. I used free weights, leg press, leg extension and i squated too. I also ran a couple miles about twice a week, but not over the winter because its hard to run in 8 inches of snow.
Nutrition Plan: For breakfast I eat a poptart. I eat crackers, fruit and some candy for lunch. I usually eat chicken, spaghetti, red meat or pizza for dinner. I like to drink water and orange juice.
Stats: I'm 5'8", 125 lbs, 16 yrs old.
Injury History: I haven't been injured much at all. The only one I can think of is when last spring I pulled a muscle in my lower calf. It was very minor though, I didn't miss anytime.
Current Training Program: I do about 150 pushups, 200 curls, 40 curls each arm with a 16 pound dumbell, and I do a couple exercises with a 10 pound medicine ball.
Training History: Over the summer and through the fall I lifted weights. I could only bench 100 lbs at the most then. I used free weights, leg press, leg extension and i squated too. I also ran a couple miles about twice a week, but not over the winter because its hard to run in 8 inches of snow.
Nutrition Plan: For breakfast I eat a poptart. I eat crackers, fruit and some candy for lunch. I usually eat chicken, spaghetti, red meat or pizza for dinner. I like to drink water and orange juice.
Stats: I'm 5'8", 125 lbs, 16 yrs old.
Injury History: I haven't been injured much at all. The only one I can think of is when last spring I pulled a muscle in my lower calf. It was very minor though, I didn't miss anytime.
Manty02,
You are somewhat undersized for your age. That's okay, some kids are late growers and judging by your weight I'd bet that's the case.
Because of this, I'd be real careful about heavy weightlifting since your growth plates are probably not fused. If you want to get ready for baseball, focus on proper diet for lean muscle mass (eat more meat and less pizza!), and stay in great cardio shape year-round. Get some snow boots or a gym membership if you have to.
I like Jon Doyle's ideas. They look pretty sound.
Moreover, build up your arm strength. Have the best arm on the team and you'll play.
You are somewhat undersized for your age. That's okay, some kids are late growers and judging by your weight I'd bet that's the case.
Because of this, I'd be real careful about heavy weightlifting since your growth plates are probably not fused. If you want to get ready for baseball, focus on proper diet for lean muscle mass (eat more meat and less pizza!), and stay in great cardio shape year-round. Get some snow boots or a gym membership if you have to.
I like Jon Doyle's ideas. They look pretty sound.
Moreover, build up your arm strength. Have the best arm on the team and you'll play.
Thanks for the advice, it will be very useful.