by Rick Saggese | May 1, 2021 | blog
When it comes to training for the NFL scouting combine, much of the attention focuses on the 40-yard dash and 225-pound bench press. While the physical training is a key component, the nutrition side is equally important and often overshadowed. After all, proper fuel...
by Rick Saggese | Apr 6, 2021 | blog
Several years ago, a series of studies in the field of fitness appeared that brought into question the effectiveness of stretching. While a large number of scientists, as well as coaches and athletes, continue to entertain the idea of the apparent value of stretching...
by Rick Saggese | Mar 14, 2021 | blog
I have been helping players increase their bat speed successfully for many years! Some of the concepts you need to understand is exactly how the neurological system works when you are trying to teach the body a skill or to move faster. Many times I hear “swing...
by Rick Saggese | Feb 25, 2021 | blog
When I train my baseball or softball specific clients it’s a much different approach than when I train non athletes or my adults clients. First baseball is a sport with a lot of change of direction and rotation so the core of my programs focus on explosive...
by Rick Saggese | Feb 6, 2021 | blog
If you recall, we started the year off with product reviews that included our take on Complete Sports Conditioning and the L2 Fitness Summit Video Series. Both products will give you a more nuanced understanding on how to go about your fitness routines, with the...
by Rick Saggese | Jan 22, 2021 | blog
Hitting data is engulfing the baseball and softball industry like a great white shark does on their prey. Data has shown to be priceless when it comes to perfecting a swing, throw or any movement where we can get objective feedback however it’s not the...
