Athletic Training & Conditioning

Eric Cressey's Show and Go Program

2011-11-09T11:14:00.000-05:00

Click here for more information on Show and Go: High Performance Training to Look, Feel, and Move Better!

Division I Pitcher After Tommy John Surgery

2011-07-06T13:28:00.000-04:00

Well it has happened again... I saw a Division I pitcher this morning who had Tommy John Surgery one year ago. He is from Kansas. (Long story how he got to me here in NC.) He is trying to get back to pitching again. Unfortunately, he is still experiencing elbow pain when he attempts to throw 100%. If I mentioned the surgeon’s name here, EVERYONE would know who did the surgery. So I am

I have started using AWeber - See what you think

2011-06-09T12:20:00.000-04:00

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He Who Treats the Site of Pain is Often Lost

2011-06-07T10:21:00.000-04:00

One week ago today, I received a phone call from a father of a high school baseball pitcher who began experiencing medial elbow pain on his pitching arm the previous Saturday while pitching in the state playoffs. The father asked if there was anything I could do since his son's team won and would be playing for the state championship in three days. I told the father that I would look at the

Presentation Domination Video 4

2011-05-02T18:18:00.000-04:00

Many, if not all, of my readers fall into one of the following interest groups... Author Speaker Coach Information Products Health and Fitness Sports Medicine Personal Training If you are in one of these interest groups, you need to be reaching your audiences with your information, product, service, etc. Here is the way to do that. It is Ryan Lee's Presentation Domination Program. Ryan

Ryan Lee's Third Video - Automation

2011-04-29T09:58:00.000-04:00

Ryan Lee has released his third video on Automation. Watch it here Wishing you health and success, Joe

Evergreen Webinars

2011-04-28T14:22:00.000-04:00

Below is an email I received from Ryan Lee.... I'm writing this from Barnes and Noble and cranking out lots of new material for you. Plus, I'm pretty excited for date night with my wife tonight (thank God for babysitters!) So here's the scoop... A LOT of people have been asking me about webinars (especially automated evergreen webinars). Think about it like this: What's the highest paid

Video 2 of Presentation Domination

2011-04-22T15:58:00.000-04:00

After reading the comments and feedback, just wait until you see what Ryan has put together for you in video 2. You will see Ryan's EXACT formula on how to create a "Presentation Domination" campaign. Video 2 of "Presentation Domination" is now up. In this video, Ryan literally walks you through setting up your own campaign. It's EXACTLY how to do it...step-by-step. Setup your own campaign

Video 1 of Presentation Domination

2011-04-22T15:52:00.000-04:00

What is all of the hype about the Presentation Domination video? If you haven't seen it yet, please watch it here. Coming up in the next few videos... • Video 2: You are going to discover Ryan's exact formula of how to create a presentation domination campaign • Video 3: How to automate your campaigns • Video 4: A super-secret suprise :) If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy

Presentation Blueprint for Webinars

2011-04-22T15:46:00.000-04:00

As you probably already know, evergreen webinars are going to be the next biggest thing in the world on Internet marketing. Well, that’s not entirely true – they are already making huge waves. And this is truly the first turn-key system that will let people create their own automated webinars with just a few clicks of a button. It was designed so ANYONE can create evergreen webinars and

How Many Pitches Should My Son Throw?

2011-03-24T16:27:00.000-04:00

I saw "Matthew" today. Matthew is a 13 year old pitcher with a "stress fracture" in his pitching shoulder. He threw, READY FOR THIS, 109 pitches in his first game of the year! I was asked, "How many pitches should he have thrown?" Below is a summary of the answer I gave... I think the LL guidelines are a good attempt overall. However, with the physical maturation variance among adolescents I

Jeff Cavaliere's Teen Sports Nutrition Blueprint

2011-03-03T20:18:00.000-05:00

Many of my followers know that I use and promote ProGrade Nutrition Products from http://www.progradenutritionstore.com/. Now one of the most sought after physical therapists and sports performance coaches in the country agrees. Jeff Cavaliere has created one of the most comprehensive BUT EASY TO FOLLOW programs for today's teen athlete. Check out Jeff's Teen Sports Nutrition Blueprint. You

Registered Dietician Tells What NOT To Eat After Working Out

2010-11-03T20:46:00.000-04:00

Instantly Download The Eye-Opening FREE Special Report That Reveals... WHAT TO NEVER EAT AFTER WORKING OUT Inside this 39 page shocker you’ll discover for the very first time... Why your workouts just might be a complete waste of your time A research proven ratio of nutrients your body craves as soon as you stop exercising How your body is literally being robbed of the results you are

What is an Athletic Trainer? - Serious Message Delivered with Humor

2010-08-27T15:12:00.000-04:00

Stephen Strasburg

2010-08-27T14:12:00.000-04:00

I am saddened by the news that Stephen Strasburg most likely will undergo "Tommy John" surgery to repair the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) of his pitching elbow. He is a tremendous talent. I wish him the best. I was looking at some still photos and some video of Stephen earlier today (Google Image search). One YouTube video of ESPN's Feature of Stephen has a comment in it that his mechanics

Tools For Your Toolbox

2010-08-07T16:54:00.007-04:00

As a Pitching and Conditioning Specialist I am always looking to "put another tool in my toolbox". I believe I have found TWO tools. Major League Insider Training comes from Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS. He served as both the Head Physical Therapist and Assistant Strength Coach for the last three seasons with the New York Mets, beginning with their 2006 N.L. East Championship season. He is both an

A Guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Tennis Elbow

2010-03-30T16:29:00.008-04:00

Tennis ElbowA Guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Tennis Elbow!Tennis Elbow is currently one of the most diagnosed conditions in the western world. It is extremely common, and can be excruciatingly painful.There are a number of conditions that effect the elbow area. The three most common conditions are "lateral epicondylitis" (tennis elbow), "medial epicondylitis" (golfers elbow), and medial

Prograde Nutrition PHREE Shipping Celebration

2010-01-05T13:15:00.000-05:00

Woohoo! The holidays are FINALLY over. For me it's cause for celebration because everyone is looking to make a change. Positive change. I know, unfortunately, that many people will make silly resolutions and change for a week or two and then go back to their old habits. It happens. But there's no reason for that to be you. And hey, you don't have to change completely overnight. Small changes over

Speed Training Workouts

2009-08-01T21:11:00.004-04:00

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What do the golden arches have to do with injuries to pitchers' shoulders?

2009-03-27T20:39:00.016-04:00

There is one particular shoulder injury that a baseball pitcher never wants to hear he has - a torn labrum.The labrum in a shoulder is a rubber-like cup that deepens the socket for the ball to fit into.When a baseball pitcher tears his labrum, it usually is at the top of the labrum and it is called a SLAP Tear.From a biomechanical standpoint, a SLAP Tear can occur when the upper arm/elbow is

Comparing 3 Pitchers

2009-03-27T20:19:00.004-04:00

I recently visited a middle school baseball game. I observed three different pitchers during the game.Pitcher 1:13 years oldRight handedUsed his body to create momentumThrew 2 pitches (Fastball, Changeup)Threw 64 mph (from 54 feet)Fastball never dropped below 61 mph through his 4 inningsThrew 50+ pitches (defense didn't help alot)Pitcher 2:15 years old (I believe the visiting team was a freshman

Pitching MPH Conversion Chart

2009-03-27T19:44:00.003-04:00

I have been asked about what certain mph pitches from different distances would be at the 60 feet 6 inches mound distance. Here is a conversion chart for you...MPH Conversion Chart46 Feet Mound Speed/60 Feet 6 Inches Mound Speed60/7961/8062/8263/8364/8465/8566/8767/8868/8969/9170/9271/9372/9573/9674/9775/9954 Feet Mound Speed/60 Feet 6 Inches Mound Speed60/6761/6862/6963/7164/7265/7366/7467/7568

Prograde Nutrition March Madness Sale

2009-03-17T20:23:00.003-04:00

There's two things you want to know.First, the better you recover from your workouts the more fat you're going to burn. That's why I recommend Prograde Nutrition's advanced recovery shake, Prograde Workout.Second, to celebrate College Basketball March Madness they are having a sale on this awesome product! Which is great news for you because this delicious shake will help you accelerate your lean

Elbow Pain in Pitchers

2009-03-14T13:12:00.001-04:00

To: No one person but to every oneReference: Elbow pain in the pitcherThis presentation is born out of frustration. But it is not meant to offend anyone.As a certified athletic trainer (ATC) I see too many young baseball players with medial elbow pain. These young athletes come to me after it is too late – they have been practicing/implementing inefficient (and

ProGradeNutritionStore.com Announces New Combo Packs

2009-02-28T15:41:00.001-05:00

Champion and Eastbay Offering Discounts in March

2009-02-28T10:57:00.002-05:00

Get 20% off Best Sellers at Champion today! Offer Valid 3.1.09 through 3.3.09.

Total Gym Sale Through 2/22/09

2009-02-20T13:35:00.001-05:00

Pay in Full at Total Gym® and receive a Free Upgrade, which includes an extended warranty, priority processing and more!

New Blog

2009-02-19T12:47:00.000-05:00

Check out our sister blog at....http://sportspecificuniversity.blogspot.com/

12 F. R. E. E. Fat Burning Meal Plans

2009-02-11T14:01:00.002-05:00

Organic Chocolate For Valentine's Day

2009-02-09T20:55:00.002-05:00

If you love dark chocolate I have a very big Valentine's Day present for you. Seriously.You've got to try these things. The taste is out of this world good.What am I talking about? Prograde Cravers, that's what. They have been dubbed the best tasting healthy snack on the planet for good reason - they taste THAT good.Plus, they have no preservatives, only 180 calories and they come in three

Baseball Equipment

2009-01-31T09:11:00.020-05:00

Found these offers for the upcoming baseball season. Hope you can find a deal on something you need...Order baseball shoes online and save. Find spikes, cleats, turf shoes, and more at Baseball Rampage. Strength and Conditioning DVD Pitching DVD Hitting DVD Dynamic Practice Organization DVD Defensive Strategies DVD Defensive Drills DVD Catching DVD Bunting DVD Base Running DVD

Coordination and Movement Skill Development

2009-01-10T16:36:00.003-05:00

Brian Grasso is the CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association and is considered one of the premier authorities on youth athletic development in the world. Access Brian's free database of articles and exercises at DevelopingAthletics.com.The key ingredient to working with pre-adolescent and early adolescent athletes is providing global stimulation from a movement perspective. Younger

Functional Baseball Workouts

2009-01-09T15:30:00.003-05:00

Tim Lincecum has to be one of, if not the, hottest pitchers in the National League. His meteoric rise to notoriety has many future major leaguers wanting to copy his workouts and pitching motion.Being a former collegiate pitcher myself and working in the allied health profession of athletic training, I can appreciate the tremendous athletic ability that Tim Lincecum possesses. He and his father

Weird News From Friends at Prograde

2009-01-07T20:48:00.003-05:00

As you probably already know, Prograde Nutrition was started by a couple of fitness pros. They created a company that I can have complete faith in recommending to you.I think a lot of people in my industry were laughing behind their backs hoping they would fail.Well, not only have they silenced their critics, their products are so in demand they are now shipping to the UK, Ireland, Australia and

Be 15lbs lighter by February

2009-01-02T17:54:00.003-05:00

You're too smart to fall for gimmicks. You know the weight didn't come on overnight. You know it's not going to come off overnight.And you know better than to fall for yet ANOTHER starvation diet. Or one of those ridiculous plans where they have you eat ONE food over and over and over.You know the ones I'm talking about. Whether it be cookies, or grapefruits, or ice cream...you're sick of that

Softball Peak Performance Coach Offers Individualized Programs

2009-01-01T09:07:00.001-05:00

Athletic Training & Conditioning, Inc. has joined Marc Dagenais, MHK, CSCS, ChPC to assist softball players in reaching their performance goals before the season starts. Marc is one of Softball's Top Strength & Conditioning Coaches. You may already be familiar with some his services and products such as...Dynamic Warm-Up for Softball SystemSuper Pitching BundleTryout Peak Performance KitSoftball

What Is WorkoutPass?

2008-12-31T17:17:00.016-05:00

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Still Unsure About Which Speed Training Program To Use?

2008-12-14T17:57:00.008-05:00

Latif Thomas of the completespeedtraining program sent me a follow up email to his program. I posted it below.After reading the below email and you have an interest in Latif's program, email me here and I will send you a special complete speed training report that Latif has given me permission to distribute.Wishing you health and success,Joe***********************************If you're involved

Black Friday Fat Loss Prediction

2008-11-28T17:45:00.006-05:00

This may or may not apply to you in regards to Black Friday, but chances are it applies to your life one way or another.You see, I predict that untold numbers of people got up super early today and went shopping on Black Friday. I also predict these folks either skipped breakfast or grabbed something sugary on the way out the door.Then at some point, when their shopping frenzy has begun to die

Alternative to gym memberships to rid the holiday weight gain

2008-11-26T13:49:00.018-05:00

One of the topics I have been asked about lately has to do with fitness/exercising and the effects of the economy on personal budgets. The question is usually phrased something like this... "Is there a gym alternative to help me with the holiday weight gain?"The answer is a resounding "Yes".I have researched some of these alternatives and have listed them below:Workout Pass - This is a membership

Don't fall for the Acai Berry Myth

2008-11-26T08:03:00.006-05:00

You can't really miss it on the Internet these days.Seems like everywhere you look there's another company promoting the nutritious Acai Berry as a weight loss miracle.And that's why I thought it was critical to write you today.I want to make sure you know my opinion on the subject.First, you know better than to believe you're going to pop some pills - ANY pills - and have the pounds and inches

Teleseminar: How to write better workouts for your sprinters (55 - 400m)

2008-11-24T19:50:00.001-05:00

I'll get right to the point...My friend and USATF Lv. II Sprints Coach Latif Thomas is hosting a special free teleseminar all about how to create effective training programs for high school (and younger) sprinters.Most of the information I've found on program design (and I've seen most of it) is written by college and elite coaches for...other college and elite coaches.Unfortunately, that doesn't

An Early Thanksgiving Feast!

2008-11-23T16:48:00.006-05:00

As you probably already know, there's only one nutrition company I believe has your best interests at heart. And when I heard they were having a rather unusual sale for Thanksgiving I had to tell you about it.You see, http://www.progradenutritionstore.com/ has two big reasons to be thankful this week.1- They have completely revamped their website. It really is cool and it makes ordering SO much

What does a preteen have in common with Tim Lincecum?

2008-11-16T16:08:00.006-05:00

What is the number one topic searched on my sites?It is "Tim Lincecum workout program".People want to know what type of workout Tim Lincecum used to win the National League Cy Young Award.When people find out that Tim uses video analysis to fine tune his athletic ability, they voice dis-belief to me. People want to hear that gifted athletes like Tim Lincecum have a newly revolutionary workout

The “Burn the Boats” FINAL SALE

2008-11-01T18:09:00.004-04:00

This is the absolute LAST time you can buy these products in their original format.Why am I taking them off the market? See the video below to discover the reason why:All products are 50% off! To receive the coupon, just use the following code at the checkout screen:“BURN”. After you enter “burn”, you MUST click the “APPLY” button for the code to work.The discount will be automatically taken at

What Makes www.ProGradeNutritionStore.com different...

2008-09-05T17:11:00.006-04:00

Why do I post information about the products from www.ProGradeNutritionStore.com?2 reasons...1) I researched the supplement business for a product that I could take for myself since I don't consume the recommended 8-10 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. What I found was a quality product in the VGF 25+. What I also found was a quality meal replacement (ProGrade Lean), a quality/healthy

Speed Training for Acceleration

2008-08-16T16:17:00.004-04:00

By Patrick BeithSpeed is a product of stride length (the distance your hips travel in a stride) and stride frequency (the number of steps you take in a given time period). However, you will not reach top speed by focusing on increasingly larger steps to increase stride length or taking short, quick steps to increase stride frequency. Instead, top speeds are created by applying 'optimal' force to

Is Tim Lincecum Really a Freak?

2008-07-19T19:01:00.009-04:00

There has been so much buzz in the baseball community about the recent article in Sports Illustrated on Tim Lincecum (click here for the article). Reading forums and blogs and talking to patients, parents, coaches and colleagues over the past couple of weeks has reinforced to me the lack of sound evidence for the beliefs about pitching that are taught to today's pitchers (that is Little League on

Discount on Prograde Cravers - Limited Time

2008-07-10T16:21:00.004-04:00

Can you believe it?Prograde Cravers took the fitness industry completely by storm this time last July. Yes, Prograde Cravers are a year old!To celebrate http://www.progradenutritionstore.com/ is having a $10.00 off a purchase of Prograde Cravers promotion.Here's what you need to know: The coupon code is: cravers (Yes, that is one word. And yes, it needs to be lower case.) Enter the coupon code

Simple Golf Warm Up Exercises To Avoid Early Round Blow Up Holes

2008-07-02T19:50:00.005-04:00

Below is a link sent to me by Mike Pederson of PerformBetterGolf.com.Enjoy... JoeHere's How To Eliminate Those Early Round Bogeys And Start Making Birdies While You're Playing Partners Are Hacking It UpBy Mike Pedersen Golf Swing Training Expert How many times have you rushed to the course with no time to warm up...then proceed to bogey...or worse double-bogey the first few holes until you "got

Fit Yummy Mummy Transformation Challenge

2008-06-30T20:56:00.006-04:00

Below is an email I received from Holly Rigsby...Do you have 10-15-20 pounds to lose?You are Invited!Join the 12 Week Fit Yummy Mummy Summer Transformation Challenge! This is your Summer to finally lose the belly fat and unleash your Yummy-ness!Who: YOU - The holder of the Fit Yummy Mummy Lifestyle SystemWhat: 12 Week Transformation ChallengeWhen: Registration begins July 1st - deadline to enroll

Ryan Lee Moving Sale - Extended To July 1

2008-06-23T12:55:00.005-04:00

Below is an email I received from Ryan Lee...Hi Joe,The movers are in my house right now packing up the truck. You might not hear from me for a few days, but before I sign-off, help me clear the shelves. Just use the following coupon code "moving" on the checkout page of ANY or ALL products below. And you'll receive a massive 40 percent off.That's right - 40 percent.Just type "moving" in the area

Fit Yummy Mummy Makeover Contest

2008-06-04T15:10:00.003-04:00

Holly Rigsby sent me some information on her first 12 week Fit Yummy Mummy Makeover Contest. She is inviting you, my readers, to see the results and cast a vote for whom you feel should win. To view the results and cast your vote, click here ==>> http://tinyurl.com/6jj2g6Wishing you health and success,Joe

Is this guy for real???

2008-06-02T17:34:00.004-04:00

Check out the video below and see if you agree...Click this BodyBot Link if you want more information.

Who I Pay Attention To...

2008-05-31T13:05:00.003-04:00

When it comes to weight loss and fitness, who do I pay attention to?If you look through my blog you know it is Holly Rigsby of FitYummyMummy.com and Jayson Hunter of CarbRotationDiet.com.Both Holly and Jayson directly communicate with me on a regular basis and both are always just an email away for me. That's why I appreciate them so much.So, if you are interested in PROVEN weight loss with

The Perfect Time to Begin your Fat Loss Program

2008-04-18T21:18:00.001-04:00

By Holly Rigsby, CPTFitYummyMummy.com"I'll Begin When...."Sound familiar? Waiting for the right time to begin your fat loss program?I'm wondering something....What is the magic in waiting?What do you expect will suddenly be different one week, two weeks, a month from now?As Busy Moms - there will always be too much to do. And guess what....there is no “perfect time” - except the time that you can

10% Off ProGrade Nutritional Products - Limited Time

2008-04-17T21:47:00.001-04:00

The guys over at http://www.progradenutritionstore.com/ are celebrating their one year birthday today.They are offering 10% off of any product through Thursday, April 24.I personally use VGF for Men (www.progradenutritionstore.com/vgf), Workout (www.progradenutritionstore.com/workout), Lean (www.progradenutritionstore.com/lean), and the Cravers(www.progradenutritionstore.com/cravers). I love the

Millionaire Workout Book - FREE!!!

2008-04-13T19:52:00.001-04:00

Ryan Lee is giving away copies of his famous Millionaire Workout book!!!Check out this page http://tinyurl.com/6yca3xHere is a quote from Ryan himself..."I have one question: on a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your life right now? I’m talking your health, wealth, relationships -- the whole nine yards.If you did not give yourself a 10, I suggest you grab a copy of my best-selling book, The

Newsletter - 4/11/08

2008-04-11T12:33:00.000-04:00

This is a simple, but sincere, "thank you" for using Athletic Training & Conditioning, Inc. as a resource for your sports conditioning needs.I am truly blessed by the way you, and many others like you, have embraced my philosophies and teaching styles.I sincerely wish you health and success...JoeP.S. If you haven't had a chance to check out the new blog, please take a few minutes to do so by

Fit Yummy Mummy Review

2008-03-31T20:43:00.001-04:00

Fit Yummy Mummy ReviewBy Joe MullinsFitYummyMummy.comFit Yummy Mummy ReviewWhat Is It?This lifestyle program for busy moms is a comprehensive guide to what’s arguably the most widespread, challenging and frustrating issue faced by moms today: how to get their pre-baby body back. For almost all mothers the changes their bodies incur during pregnancy coupled with the countless responsibilities that

Who's Taking Care Of Your Kids?

2008-03-07T21:05:00.001-05:00

March is National Athletic Training MonthCertified athletic trainers are health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. As part of a complete health care team, the certified athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other health care professionals,

Immediate Results, Permanent Results

2008-02-22T19:54:00.001-05:00

(Email I received from Jayson Hunter, Registered Dietitian)I've worked with hundreds and hundreds of clients seeking fat-loss.And one thing they ALL have in common:They want IMMEDIATE results.And I mean they want them NOW.My guess is you're exactly the same way.I don't blame you. Not one bit.In today's society we are literally trained to want things almost instantly.You can get a pizza delivered

The World's Largest Virtual Fitness Trade Show

2008-02-20T16:48:00.002-05:00

For the First Time Ever -- You Can Attend Over 100 Top-Notch Fitness Educational Sessions from Comfort of Your Own Home!Whether you are a fitness professional, student, or fitness enthusiast you can find valuable information by going to FitcomXpo.

Is The Biggest Loser Weight Loss for Real?

2008-02-15T21:23:00.002-05:00

By: Jayson Hunter Registered Dietitian, CSCSWe are going to be talking a little bit about the confusion there was on the show The Biggest Loser, a lot of people watch that show. In the first week all these people, extremely heavy people lost a ton of weight and then the second week really nobody lost any weight. In fact, to my knowledge, one person gained one pound. So, I want to explain what the

How to decrease the Monday morning soreness after playing Weekend Warrior

2008-02-09T20:28:00.002-05:00

By Joe Mullins, M. Ed., ATCIt’s recreational league basketball night or church league softball game night. We’ve got our Lebron James’ headband and jersey on or we are supporting the Ken Griffey, Jr. forearm sweatbands. We enter the playing arena with the swagger of our yesteryear. All goes well as we ring up a triple double (that’s three double dribble calls) or go four for four at the plate (

Why Is The Core Important To Athletes

2008-01-27T14:31:00.002-05:00

By Joe Mullins, M. Ed., ATCCore training continues to receive more and more attention by the sports conditioning industry. Medical professionals such as physicians, athletic trainers, and physical therapists along with personal trainers and workout partners are encouraging athletes to begin core training. This is because a strong core improves overall strength, power, speed, quickness, agility,

How To Start A New Year's Exercise Program

2008-01-26T20:15:00.001-05:00

By Joe Mullins, M. Ed., ATC“A new year and a new you” – This is a resolution that is shared by multitudes this time of year. Intentions are high. Motivations abound. Memberships are purchased. One thing is missing – A Plan!With so many myths and television promises confusing your thought processes, it is very difficult to know how to exercise. Questions regarding how much, or which activities are