Most pitchers are constantly trying to improve their pitching and improve their pitching speed. Many pitchers practice pitching a lot to get better, but there are other ways to improve as a pitcher, especially when it comes to throwing more heat.

I’m talking about this because I was just browsing around on facebook when I saw this status update by the King of Core himself, Barry Lovelace…

Every time I hear testimonies from softball players that work with Barry (especially pitchers), one thing stands out is they all talk about how they see results FAST! Just about every one mentions that, after just a few sessions and workouts with Barry, they can already see and feel a difference in there softball performance.  What other kind of training does that?

Barry uses lots of core power training, functional training, and sport specific training when working with softball players.  He’s designed some great softball training programs that can help you (or your team) step up your game and do it quick! Best of all, you can do his Barry’s softball training programs during season or off season, any time you want or need it!

Learn more about how you can ramp up your softball performance quick and do it for far less than you’d spend for a personal softball trainer or gym membership => SoftballTeamTraining.com.

Of course, we didn’t have time until after we had done all our running around on this crazy hectic day, so the lighting isn’t the best, but here’s their first try at these crazy pushups, plus some other family fun push-up stuff.

Before this year I had no idea so many different kinds of push-ups existed.  These are one of the coolest I’ve seen (not the ones with multiple people…the ones shown with just one person in the picture).

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Crazy guy only told me at the last minute that he’s offering this brand new workout video for fastpitch softball pitchers at just $9 until Tuesday!  Ummmm, doesn’t he know that softball people are usually BUSY over the weekend and no one checks e-mail or reads blogs (especially on a holiday weekend)?  So no one is really going to know about this, except you, since you ARE here still looking for ways to improve your game over a holiday weekend.  That’s the kind of dedication it takes to be the best.  So, for you, since you’re here when most people are out cruisin’ on the weekend, you WILL get the chance to grab this new workout for fastpitch softball pitchers before the special introductory price ends.  Get it HERE.

Why is this important?

Because core training is very cool and in case you missed out on your opportunity to get the program last time he offered a special, you have just 3 days to take advantage on this one.

Not only that, I’ve been doing some of these core training exercises and, I have to tell you, I LOVE them! And so do the players I work with…and so do my kids. My kids are 12, 9, 7, 4, and 18 months and they ALL try to copy the workouts when I’m doing them. Yes, even the 18 month old. She sees us doing planks and push-ups and she tries to copy us. It’s so cute! Anyway – the point is, one of the best things about core training is that it’s so much FUN.

It’s one of the only types of workouts I never had to push players (or my kids) to do. They just jump in and start. Not to mention the numerous benefits of training your core.

Here Are 7 Great Reasons to do Core Training

1.  The core is comprised of nearly 30 different muscles that basically wrap around your body in the area between your hips and rib cage. This area connects your upper and lower body so it can
function as one (which means more power and quickness). …crunches ain’t gonna do the job.

2.  Hitting and Pitching power comes from the core….The core is fundamental to all body movement. You hardly make a movement without engaging your core whether it be walking up the stairs or bending down to pick something up.

3. Hitting Posture? Pitching Posture?…A strong core provides balance and stability, a necessity in athletic movement.

4. Your core is the basis for all athletic movement. When you hit, throw, twist, swing or run you are relying on core strength to transfer power.

5. A strong core reduces your chances of low back injury which is quite common, especially in softball players and pitchers.

6. Your core includes both abdominal muscles and lower back muscles..front side core muscles don’t do the job.

7. If your core is weak, your movements will be weak and you will not reach your full athletic potential = no power or velocity

Get more information on how to train your core and see some sample exercises as well, check out Barry’s Core Power Program Today!

Oh, and one more thing. If you pick up Barry’s program, you can get ONE full month of Fastpitch Assistant (Practice help/drills/tips/ideas) for FREE as a special bonus.

So if you’ve been thinking about getting practice help through Fastpitch Assistant – this is your chance to check it out for one month without having to pay anything, plus get Barry’s Core Training Program at a special price, AND a total of $197 in bonuses. That’s a lotta cool stuff when you take advantage of Barry’s special at http://tr.im/corepowerprogram now.

I’m giving out all the details tomorrow to Fastpitch World Members only. If you’re not there yet (free to sign up) sharing your softball pictures, talking story in the forums, or uploading your cool softball videos, go over and get your own free Fastpitch World account today. That way you can start hanging out with other fastpitch fanatics AND make sure to get the very important e-mail that will be sent out to members tomorrow.

See you there!

So here are just a couple of Core Power Training pictures from the Hawaii Clinic this weekend.

• Learn how core training can increase your performance on the field
• Learn how core training can help reduce your chance of injury
• Find out how to properly to these exercises
• See demonstrations and try them for yourself
• Learn the exercises that will build lean muscle and increase your metabolism
• Find out why many prefer functional training over traditional weight/strength training
• Get all your core/functional training exercises answered
• …yup, all of this for $5!

Get the flyer/registration form HERE

Please pass this information along to any softball or baseball player you know.  All players ages 9-college are welcome.  Parents and coaches are highly encouraged to come out and learn too (no charge for parents and coaches).

Got questions?  Call me.  My number is on the flyer.