ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER

May 7th ASAP Baseball with Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Bronson Arroyo

It's another Reds home stand. And this season, we're tracking Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo. His father started him out with weight training at a young age... and he's still going strong. In fact, he pitches over 200 innings per year...which leads Major League Baseball the last five seasons...he's also never missed a start due to illness or injury...EVER!

 

Sports Nutrition Book by Michele Macedonio,MS,RD: ASAP Approved

Coaches, athletes and anyone involved with doling out nutritional advice would certainly be enhancing their knowledge regarding sports nutrition by adding this new book to their personal library. The Athlete's Guide to Making Weight: Optimal Weight for Optimal Nutrition. It's up-to-date, it's informative and it's practical information. Therefore...it's ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power approved!This book was written by Michele Macedonio. She's an extremely knowledgeable professional who serves as the team dietitian for both the Cincinnati Reds (MLB) and the Cincinnati Bengals (NFL). She completed her Masters Degrees from one of the leading independent research universities in the United States.... Case Western Reserve. This book's co-author is Marie Dunford, also a registered dietitian.

Check out Michele's book up close here or by clicking on the book cover! Michele will be one of the speakers at NSCA Ohio Strength & Conditioning at The Ohio State University on May 22nd 2010.

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blogpost by Ed Cicale

ASAP Podcast Episode #76 Bronson Arroyo on Sports Nutrition

In today's podcast Bronson Arroyo, starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, talks to ASAP Podcaster Ed Cicale about nutrition for training... and One Source Optimal Nutrition, too!
The Reds are coming off a victory over the San Diego Padres. ASAP caught up with Arroyo after the game as they prep for a 6 game road trip Click on the photo on the right for the interview. (2 min12sec)
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2010 Cincinnati St. Xavier Football Strength & Conditioning Clinic

Cincinnati St. X, a perennial Ohio high school football power and Strength and Conditioning Coach Carlo Alvarez are presenting their 3rd Annual Football Strength & Conditioning. The clinic will be on May 8th, 2010 and will feature speakers, Ken Leistner, Joe Kenn and Mike Shibinski, among others. Your guaranteed to learn a lot at this clinic...practical information that you can apply to your program! Also a good way to pick up some CEU requirements. Just click on the St. X Bomber Helmet to get all the details. 

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Ohio State Football Performance Clinic: April 10, 2010

OK, now's your chance to get an inside look at one of the premier college football programs: Ohio State University. Register now and watch a Buckeye practice session at the "horseshoe", Ohio Stadium. Then, lunch provided at The Woody Hayes Athletic Center followed by the strength and conditioning/ football performance clinic. The Director of Football Performance, Eric Lichter and strength staff Doug Davis, Troy Sutton and former Buckeye All-American Jeff Uhlenhake will all be on hand to talk strength training with coaches and fitness professionals. Former Michigan strength coach, Mike Gittleson will be one of the featured speakers! ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power founder, Ted Lambrinides is also on the speaker list... he's presently the Wildcat's strength & conditioning coach at The University of Kentucky.
You'll get to see the Buckeye weight training complex and see first hand the equipment and techniques used by the 2010 Rose Bowl Champions.

Just click on the photos to link to the clinic brochure... sign up soon so the clinic staff can make all the necessary arrangements.

All Rights Reserved Copyright 2010 Athletic Strength And Power Blogpost and photos by Ed Cicale

Cincinnati Reds Baseball Strength Training & Conditioning: Part One

It's almost that time again.... baseball. The major leaguers are in Florida and Arizona right now working on the little things. Some are working on even bigger things, like making the roster. Albert Pujols is getting focused on putting good wood on the ball.... Bronson Arroyo is prepping that high kick delivery for another 200 inning season.

In this day and age, baseball players grasp for every edge that's available. Being in great physical condition is one way to prep oneself to be the best. That's where a well designed strength training program can pay dividends in a season that stretches to over 162 games. Sunflower seeds will be on hand.... and plenty of One Source Optimal Nutrition, a popular drink, will be used as a recovery aid. Studies have shown that chocolate milk is a great post workout drink. One Source has a little extra protein and nutrients... a great taste and a is packaged for a 12 month shelf.... life without refrigeration requirements!

Check out today's video. It's Part 1 of 2....and Reds Strength Coach Matt Krause gives us a behind the scenes tour of the training facilities at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Michigan State University Strength Clinic for Football Coaches

It's that time again to start planning your off-season training program. Here's one way to arm yourself with the knowledge to help prepare your team for next season....the Michigan State Football Strength Clinic. Strength Coach Mike Vorkapich will direct this years clinic and of course, Coach Ken Mannie will be on hand for all the action. Check out the clinic speakers:

• Ken Leistner... Master of Ceremonies
• Tom Kanavy: Strength Coach Minnesota Vikings
• Mike Gittleson. retired University of Michigan Strength Coach
• Ted Lambrinides: ASAP Program Director
• Rich Camillitti: Football and Strength Coach Steubenville "Big Red"
• Mike Shibinski: Football & Strength Coach Cincinnati Princeton High School

Here's an ASAP Video from MSU

ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power Podcasts

At ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power, we're quickly approaching the 300,000 hits zone with our blog and website. Our 65 podcasts have been heard round the world... and our videos seen by thousands and over 150,000 viewings! Our strength coaching and athletic strength and conditioning podcast segments have been viewed and listened to by coaches and athletes in all reaches of the globe. It's a great time of year for us at ASAP to be thankful for having the opportunity to work with the fine, hard working athletes that we do. We're also thankful for our exceptional ASAP Advisory Board with whom we get to interact with and continue to share ideas and concepts of training. Happy Thanksgiving from ASAP

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ASAP @ Florida Gators: Pre Game Chat with Mickey Marotti PART 1 of 3

ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power continues it's strength and conditioning educational video series. This episode is with Mickey Marotti Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the National Champions Florida Gators Football team. Join ASAP Performance Video Director Ed Cicale on the sidelines from the Gators' game vs Vanderbilt University. This is Part One... the pregame chat. Part Two will be pregame stretches and dynamic warm-up. Part Three will show some game footage and sideline intensity. This video is brought to you by One Source.

ASAP @ Florida Gators: Pre Game Chat with Mickey Marotti PART 1 of 3 from Coach C Video on Vimeo.

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