Why Do We Use Plyocare Balls at Complete Athlete? The standard line that we use to argue for the use of plyocare balls is that they improve arm strength and mechanics. These sand-filled rubber balls are fairly malleable and weigh from 100 grams to 2000 g. These balls are used with constraint-focused drills to…
The ideal baseball off-season is 24 weeks long. At the end of our playing season, we want our athletes to get 4 weeks of rest from baseball activities – hitting and pitching. During that time we encourage our athletes to play other sports or get into the weight room. Taking time away from baseball…
Pitching is all about understanding how to use gravity to throw the ball hard and accurately. The human body is amazingly adaptive and when using the right training constraints and mental focus, we can teach our bodies to produce consistently high velocity pitches. Jayden is a good example of how using gravity can allow a…
It constantly surprises me how many coaches are reluctant to allocate time for strength training in season for their athletes practice schedules. Strength training is one of the most important keys to help reduce injuries and perform at the highest level possible during the season. I think a lot of this hesitancy is due to…
When everyone thinks of superstar athletes a few key attributes typically come across during their performances: explosive, powerful, intense are a few choice words most people would choose to describe them. These are also the words that could be used to describe their superpower that they use called sprinting. The general population looks to the…
As far as an athletic based society goes, training gets very complicated very fast if you tumble down the rabbit hole that is weightlifting/strength and conditioning. Bodybuilding, powerbuilding, olympic weightlifting, strongman training, crossfit, circuit training and the list goes on and on with hundreds if not thousands of different training philosophies and paths to train….
There has been a lot of talk about the importance of breathing over the last several years, as it affects the health and performance of all athletes. Most athletes have done some types of breathing drills during their careers. These may have been incorporated into a warm-up, a workout, or a cool-down. There is an…
Most young athletes are eager to get into the gym and start working out to improve their skills on the field. That is a perfectly valid approach, and most sports can benefit from additional weight training. However, as soon as the training is done, many people start packing up and getting ready to leave. They…
What defines a successful athlete? Maybe people would most likely give you a variety of answers, but they all seem to go down the same direction. What we believe a successful athlete is someone who can recognize their skills and abilities and strive to reach their max. So what do you need to be a…
The thoracic spine is important for stability and helps our body stay upright. So why are we talking about it? Well… because it allows for athletes to keep their bodies healthy while improving their game. Good thoracic spine mobility allows athletes to properly lift things when they are training. It is crucial to be in…