Monday, April 11, 2011

A Year-Round Baseball Workout Calendar

By Thomas Wilson


If you really want to make baseball your life and make the big leagues, you need to practice 365 days a year. We end up getting messages all the time from medical experts explaining how rest days are vital in building muscle, and we could not agree more. When we say practice 365 days a year, we do not necessarily mean doing a entire work out routine each and every day, as that is not good. We suggest that nearly every day you ought to at least do one thing to help you improve or practice, even if it is not physical. You could record a baseball game and afterward watch it back once again in slow motion taking note on precisely how different players swing, field ground balls, etc. You might additionally go through a book related to baseball strategies. Your possibilities are endless, but don't forget you shouldn't be laying on the sofa each and every day enjoying baseball games and expecting to end up getting much better. 95% of your training should really be physical training. With that being said, below is a basic program of what your baseball workouts ought to look like.

January-February: You should really be concentrated on physical fitness during the first two months of the year. Take advantage of your school's gym or exercise area if they have one. If you have room in your house, purchase one piece of exercise equipment so you can exercise at home when ever you need to. A treadmill, elliptical, or stationary cycle are suggested. The second most crucial thing is a set of weights for bench pressing, curls, etc. If you don't have any space in your home for large pieces of equipment, use the money you would have spent and invest in a membership to a neighborhood gym if you have reliable transportation. Like we point out all the time, great players find a way to make things happen. Even if none of the above choices work for you, be prepared to go running outdoors just about every day, through the rain, sleet, snow, and heat.

March-April: These are the traditional spring training months. Take your physical fitness training down a step and place emphasis on acquiring your baseball skills back. Play catch, take ground balls, fly balls, and batting practice pretty much every day. Remember to ease your arm back into throwing little by little, simply because the last thing you want right now is an arm injury. Put emphasis on form and regaining your technique.

May-October: Time to play some baseball! Keep up mild physical training, but just remember to save most of your energy for the games. Now is your time to show off what you have worked so hard to be able to do!

November-December: Take a well earned rest from baseball. As much as we enjoy the sport, taking two months will prevent burnout. Still continue healthy and balanced eating and light exercise, but take it easy and enjoy the holidays. Create your goals and objectives for your baseball workout programs for the new year.

This is the fundamental training model that we recommend utilizing. Of course just like all workout programs, you should fine-tune it to match your needs. Additionally, talk with a doctor before starting any kind of major workout plan. If you ever get frustrated, simply remember how you are in control of your future. Make the best of what you're given and work harder than everybody else. The most critical thing to keep in mind, is that baseball is enjoyable, and although you need to work hard, keep in mind when you are working your butt off training, how much fun you will have not just playing, but excelling in the sport you love!




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