Sports Performance Training Blog
It’s All about Glute Strength
by Jonathan Holz
There are many ways to develop strong gluteal muscles, but working with a skilled and knowledgeable trainer is the best way to ensure that your technique and exercise approach will produce the desired results. Weak gluteal muscles create inefficient and ineffective athletes.
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Four Mistakes that Hurt Recovery
by Jonathan Holz
There are a couple of signs that demonstrate you aren't recovering efficiently after workouts. One sign is excessive soreness. It’s normal to be sore after a new leg routine or a high volume of interval exercise.
ACL
ACL injury prevention
agility
athlete nutrition
athlete performance
baseball
basketball
box jumps
dynamic warmup
female athletes
football
game day nutrition
increase vertical
injury prevention
jump higher
jump training
nutrition
pitcher
pitching
pitching velocity
plyometrics
power production
running mechanics
softball
speed
sports performance
sports performance training
strength and conditioning
vertical jump
volleyball
Optimal Training Load
by Jonathan HolzMany athletes, fitness enthusiasts, recreational weight lifters, and unfortunately some trainers believe that the training load necessary for people to reach their goals is similar despite training age, ability, or desires.
ACL
ACL injury prevention
agility
athlete nutrition
athlete performance
baseball
basketball
box jumps
dynamic warmup
female athletes
football
game day nutrition
increase vertical
injury prevention
jump higher
jump training
nutrition
pitcher
pitching
pitching velocity
plyometrics
power production
running mechanics
softball
speed
sports performance
sports performance training
strength and conditioning
vertical jump
volleyball
The 5 Best Single-Leg Exercises for Softball and Baseball Pitchers
by Jonathan HolzLoading, pushing, extending, landing, and bracing all take place on a single leg. This requires balance, strength and the ability to absorb force on one leg. It is clear that from an injury reduction and performance enhancement standpoint, softball and baseball players need single-leg training.
ACL
ACL injury prevention
agility
athlete nutrition
athlete performance
baseball
basketball
box jumps
dynamic warmup
female athletes
football
game day nutrition
increase vertical
injury prevention
jump higher
jump training
nutrition
pitcher
pitching
pitching velocity
plyometrics
power production
running mechanics
softball
speed
sports performance
sports performance training
strength and conditioning
vertical jump
volleyball
The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale
by Jonathan Holz
When it comes to developing strength training programs for athletes, I’ve found that the RPE scale is one of the best. It allows an athlete to regulate themselves while still being able to see improvements in strength and power compared to the traditional percentage-based program.
ACL
ACL injury prevention
agility
athlete nutrition
athlete performance
baseball
basketball
box jumps
dynamic warmup
female athletes
football
game day nutrition
increase vertical
injury prevention
jump higher
jump training
nutrition
pitcher
pitching
pitching velocity
plyometrics
power production
running mechanics
softball
speed
sports performance
sports performance training
strength and conditioning
vertical jump
volleyball
Game Day Nutrition for Young Athletes
by Jonathan Holz
Proper nutrition can be the deciding factor between making it to the championship game or being eliminated early.
The Old Saying “You Can’t Teach Speed” is Dead. PERIOD.
by Jonathan Holz
We’re not in the 1950s anymore, science is more advanced, training strategies are more purposeful, and most of all, research shows that this statement couldn’t be further from the truth.
The 3 Best Exercises to Prevent ACL Injuries in Athletes.
by Jonathan Holz
It is estimated that over 350,000 ACL injuries occur each year in youth sports. With athletes starting at a younger age, competition seasons getting longer and more intense, the number is projected to be higher in the coming years. It is important for young athletes to participate in structured strength training programs to learn proper body control and drastically reduce the likelihood of these injuries.
Does Height Really Matter?
by Jonathan Holz
Make sure your box jumps are beneficial and not just an ego boost.
Add 5 MPH to Your Pitch in 5 Minutes
by Jonathan Holz
The best dynamic warm-up to get your shoulders primed for competition
What is Triple Extension? (and how does it relate to my sport)
by Jonathan Holz
Triple extension is the most universal movement pattern in sports. Learning how to train it properly will allow an athlete to reach the next level.
The 3 Best Explosive Exercises to Increase Your Vertical Jump
by Jonathan Holz
Follow these three plyometric exercises to increase your vertical jump!