Forum: Sports Training Journals

basically over the summer i bulked up but now it is baseball pre season and im having trouble throwing because of my bulkiness/tightness. Would it be better to stop lifting? or could someone recommend some stretches/arm exercises to loosen up my arm? my arm is just so tight and im having trouble...

After watching the gymnastic competition in London I was flabbergasted (I've never used that word before) with the physiques and discipline the athletes had. A girl from my hometown competed it in and that really inspired me, her name is Kristina Vaculik, her and the rest of them team, as well as...

Currently playing Running back and Strong Safety, possibly moving to QB in the option system this October. Stats: Age: 21 Height: 5'9 Weight: 196 Bench: 140kg x5 Squat: 180kg x5 Deadlift: 230 x1 40: 4.8 last time i checked, but i was a lot chubbier and a bit weaker also

Greetings every one, I am starting a journal concerning my progress in the sport that I adore, Brazilian- Jiu Jitsu. First of all, my background: I just turned 20 year old, studying in business in UQAM (University of Quebec in Montreal), I've been practicing multiples sports all my...

Hello everyone, I'm a 6'2'' 195lb basketball player, I'v been playing basketball for my whole life. I lift some weight once in a while but never lift consistently but I'm taking it serious right now because I want to take my athleticism to a whole new level. I'm an ASU student btw, trying to make a...

After a 4 year hiatus its time for me to train my body to the max and its full potential to be the best baseball pitcher I can be. Here's a little background... I played baseball and pitched my whole life being successful at every level I've played at. Not a velocity guy but could hit the...

Background I started back into fitness about 3 years ago when my wife and I had our first child. Since then I've lost over 50 pounds and dramatically improved my overall health. I built a shed gym and filled it with weight equipment and since then have enjoyed lifting at home. I've always enjoyed...

Been training in tkd seriously for about two and a half years, five years in total. Recently started doing kickboxing and love it, won a national gold in my first competition and would love to step up to full contact within the next year. been weight training since I was about 16, but it fell out...

Hi guys How important are extracurricular activities and playing sports to getting into college? I was told that if you don't play a sport in high school, then you don't have much of a chance to getting into college. Best regards AlexisAllen

just need somewhere to log my mileage and workouts. goal is to get my 5k time under 17 minutes while gaining strength and maintaining muscle. at time of posting im cutting down to 145 with 500cal a day deficit, then eating 100-200 cals over every day until im at 155, but want it to be all muscle...

Hello friends The Phillies just broke the 10,000 mark in losses and I was wondering what sports franchise has the most wins? Links would be appreciated Thanks AlexisAllen

Welcome to my journal. I'm a rugby/league player from New Zealand. Used to be a powerlifter, but have always played footy. Started converting myself to rugby a few years ago, but I have been fighting shin splints for the past 3 years and yet to get even half a season in before I'm forced to give...

Hi guys, What kind of soccer coaching strategy is effective for kids? How to keep kids involved in the training? Give me any suggestion? Thanks in advance AlexisAllen

Alright, so we've all watched the olympics. We all see how cut all the athletes are due to their 6 hour a day training programs. I've also preferred the swimming end of things and I've finally reached a point to go all out. My background: 24, PT Student, FT retail employee at apple (they pay for...

So I am currently about to begin working out and I wondering what and where i should start. I am currently 6'2 187 lbs. I am looking to make gains in size and strength but mostly speed while also burning off body fat for football season in august. Also i want to know which exercises to incorporate...

I'm nearing the end of my high school life. Once high school ends this could very well be the end of my sports life, and I feel as though once my sports life ends my youth will slowly diminish and wither away, which is something I'm absolutely not going to take lying down. So I've targeted one...

Does anyone have any experience with heavy medicine ball work? I'm thinking about doing after madcow or maybe in the a.m after sprints and plyo. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Good Afternoon Ladies and Gents, I am starting this log in hopes that I will stay on top of it one, but also in hopes that as I log my workouts I will get some constructive criticism. Currently I workout 5 days a week (usually Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays). My workouts...

Hi, I'm a rising 10th grader hoping to play football in college. I just wan't to contribute wherever I go, if thats D1 great, but I would still be happy being a 1-2 year starter at the D3 level(I know D3 is definitely nothing to scoff at.) I play linebacker on defense, and am 6'0 185. However,...

Soo Im Back . my season didnt go as planned dont even feel like talking about it . But anyways im back and ready to put in some work and push myself .. Im expecting a monster season next year ! So really my main focus this year is speed and getting my legs huge and super strong. Im Probably gonna...

-will try to post daily updates Main Goal Improve my Game (both physical and mental aspect)

I'm nearing the end of my high school life. Once high school ends this could very well be the end of my sports life