Before we begin, check out this quote from the man himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I did it because of something I’d seen in Franco (Columbo), which was his incredible willpower. I knew he could go all the way. I knew too that he was the training partner who could weather the ferocious workouts necessary in the […]
Under the Bar by Ryan Wood
Today we have special guest Ryan Wood writing some cool content for us. I first met Ryan at the beginning of the 2012-2013 offseason in Boston training at Cressey Performance. He was clearly a guy who went at it hard with his head down which I loved, so I knew eventually we would be getting […]
How to Build the Perfect Breakfast
Good ole breakfast. The scapegoat and solution to every health problem known to mankind. Do your cholesterol levels suck? You must be slacking on your Cheerio’s consumption. Everyone knows that you need to have two enormous bowls to fuel your heart. One just doesn’t cut it. Obese? Better start hitting up the local Dunkin for […]
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Hacking Your Offseason Volume 3: Supplement Guide For Dummies
Possibly the most asked frequently asked question in both sports and the fitness industry that can be heard in gyms everywhere is… “What supplements should I take?” Well, an experienced coach or trainer’s answer should be, “Sir/Mam, can I get a better look at what foods, and drinks you consume on a daily basis? And […]
How to End the Cycle of Mediocrity
Let me paint you a picture. A picture that is a microcosm for the perpetual mediocrity that follows the majority everyday. Superficially, it’s just a symptom, albeit a minor one. Yet, anyone well versed in medicine or any other field, understands that major problems start small. Cancer starts with the smallest lump. Economies begin to […]
Why I Failed: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen (Volume 1)
Note: Today’s guest post comes from my good buddy Travis Smith, former starting second baseman at Assumption College. I’ve known Travis since high school and he is easily one of the hardest workers I know. We talk all the time here on Show Me Strength about what it means when someone truly grinds. When he […]
Hacking Your Offseason Volume 2: The Lesson From a Grinder.
“The enemy of the best is the good. If you’re always settling with the good, you’ll never be the best.” Jerry Rice Ok. So you played a ton of games this season. That’s cool. You’re mentally and physically spent. I get it. You are probably even a bit banged up and maybe even injured. Alrighty […]
Hacking Your Off Season: Check Your Vanity at the Door
Note: This is the first installment in our Hacking Your Off Season series. We will cover training, nutrition, and everything in between so you can optimize your time in the off-season. As current off-season athletes ourselves, much of what we talk about will stem from personal experience and how we’ve learned to optimize our own […]
5 Lessons in 142 games part 2
In part 1 of this piece, I attempted to design a mental image for you readers of what a common lifestyle among professional baseball players looks. We went over a few habits that can send a good season in the shitter, and some reasons why baseball players often don’t live up to their physical potential. […]