by Tyler Anzmann | Mar 28, 2019 | Fitness
The front leg is extremely important in throwing mechanics and specifically in determining ball velocity, but can the type of foot strike make a difference in the front leg’s ability to do its job? The Role of the Front Leg in Throwing Velocity The front leg has an...
by Tyler Anzmann | Mar 14, 2019 | Fitness
If you missed parts 1 and 2 of my recovery series in which I discussed electrical muscle stimulation and compression you can check out those articles as well. In part 3 of this series I’ll be discussing ice and heat, covering both their applications and effectiveness....
by Tyler Anzmann | Mar 8, 2019 | Fitness
In the second installment of my recovery series I will be discussing compression. If you missed the first article in this series about electrical muscle stimulation, you can check it out here. What Is Compression? Compression is the use of garments or devices to...
by Tyler Anzmann | Feb 27, 2019 | Fitness
Recovery is an important part of training at an elite level, and the most important pieces to recovery are the big three: monitoring training volume and intensity, nutrition, and sleep. Once you nail these aspects there are other recovery modalities to help you train...
by Tyler Anzmann | Feb 14, 2019 | Fitness
Every pitcher wants to be bigger, stronger, and throw 100 mph, right?! Well, what does it take to get there? What are the prerequisites that help set athletes up for the ability to become freaks? When programming for my athletes I consider 3 factors; mobility &...
by Tyler Anzmann | Feb 7, 2019 | Fitness
Throughout my articles I’ve written often about horizontal abduction (scap load) and its importance to throwing velocity. For many pitchers, problems related to horizontal abduction come in two different forms. One problem is a lack of range of motion (ROM) through...
