Minjae Lee

Ballplayer from South Korea.

[Terry Kim @thewayofkaizen]

The most overlooked factor in health:

When you eat.

Science shows WHEN you eat is as important as WHAT you eat.

Andrew Huberman reveals what eating times are optimal for your body (and the crazy benefits):

[Rob Friedman @PitchingNinja]

Interesting Cy Young tidbit. 💡

Both Tarik Skubal & Chris Sale cut their Changeups to take advantage of Seam Shifted Wake...as opposed to pronating their changeups.

And, neither fully understand how it works. 🙂

[Josh Gessner @joshgessner]

The most powerful mental state for a Baseball Player:

Flow State.

Here's how you can enter flow states (on command):

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Nick Saban has gone viral 4 straight weeks on College Gameday for his motivational speeches about leadership, discipline, and more.

Here are the long versions of those same rants (A Thread)⬇️

[Ben Brewster @TreadAthletics]

Re-thinking how the back hip works into landing: a key concept 🔑

In efficient throwers, I'd argue the back hip does NOT slam into internal rotation.

What is perceived as the knee driving down into landing from IR is actually a result of the pelvis rotating.

Take a listen ⬇️

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

Realistic example flow on how to nutritionally prepare for a 6:00-7:00 am lift as a student-athlete:

The night before:

▪️6-7 pm Dinner of grilled chicken rice bowl, sweet potato, green beans, H20, and fruit.
▪️8-8:30 pm snack containing a little protein and carbs. I.e. (cottage cheese + berries or 1/2 turkey sandwich) -This helps fuel your early morning training!
▪️Pack post-lift meal and prep simple breakfast. Bed by 10-10:30 pm

Morning of lift:

▪️ Wake up between 5:15-6:15 am to give yourself 45-min to drink some water, grab some carbs and head to training. I.e. grapes or sports drink
▪️Consume protein + carbs + creatine post-lift (You already packed this the night before. Chocolate milk + banana + creatine mixed in a smoothie or mason jar. You can wait to have your protein recovery after your lift).
▪️Second breakfast at home (eggs, fruit, and sourdough toast with peanut butter).

This is how a student-athlete directly improves their health, recovery, and performance. This is a sample flow for a football athlete I work with. It has been a game changer for him. You are welcome :)

[Jerry Weinstein @JWonCATCHING]

4 OF THE TOP 5 FASTEST AVERAGE EXCHANGES FROM
BB SAVANT
(Vasquez Bailey Higashioka Moreno) These are all on SB attempts of 2B. Each one extends to catch the ball verses letting it travel & catching it deep. In most cases this is not what is being taught or drilled, but it IS how

[Josh Gessner @joshgessner]

Why you need to Read Books as a Baseball Player (not what you think):

[Josh Gessner @joshgessner]

In 2019, I was plagued by the 'Yips'.

For 3 years, I struggled with the crazy phenomenon.

Here's what it is (and how to overcome it):

[Josh Gessner @joshgessner]

Most people are horrible at building muscle.

So, I binged Andrew Huberman podcasts to learn the science behind it.

What I found?

The Huberman Muscle-Building Protocol:

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

DISCIPLINE EQUALS FREEDOM
Jocko Willink said, "If you stop looking for a shortcut and find your discipline and your will, then you will find your freedom."
• It means consistency.
• It means commitment.
• It means accountability.

Discipline is simple to understand, but that doesn't mean it's easy to execute.

It requires you to make the tough choices and hold yourself accountable.

How to Master Self-Discipline:
1. It starts with showing up - You have to show up and do the work every day. It's the first step in self-discipline because it's where you choose long-term goals over immediate comforts or distractions. Showing up means engaging in your goals with full presence and commitment. This principle underscores the importance of consistently engaging in your goals, both physically and mentally.

2. It takes energy and time management - Spend time prioritizing what matters and when you work best. Schedule your priorities. Self-discipline thrives when you efficiently use your efficiently using time and energy. This means prioritizing tasks, setting achievable goals, and steering clear of procrastination. Focus on what you have defined as important.

3. It falls back to your purpose - When you connect with your purpose, you feel more motivated and you always remember your WHY. Having purpose and connection makes your goals more meaningful. It becomes the driving force that keeps you on track, especially when faced with challenges.

4. It means willpower - Willpower is integral to self-discipline because it involves resisting short-term temptations for long-term gains. Self-control regulates your thoughts, emotions, and actions. Willpower also means accountability to yourself and others. It helps you build that daily discipline through choice and focus.

5. It means being self-aware - You can't be disciplined and choose to grow if you aren't honest with yourself. This increases your willpower, be more consistent, and remind yourself of your purpose. Take time to reflect. Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and emotional triggers through reflection. This helps in adjusting your strategies to ensure they align with your goals and creating personal growth.

6. It means choosing resilience - Resilience is about being able to overcome the unexpected. It means knowing that there will be challenges and preparing to overcome those challenges. Resilience is exemplified by the Marshmallow Test's lesson in delayed gratification. Focus on the importance of long-term goals and the fulfilling rewards of discipline that often come after a period of waiting.

"Through self-discipline comes freedom." - Aristotle
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Follow @coachajkings for more posts like this and Happy July 4th to everyone!

[Josh Gessner @joshgessner]

In 2017 I was a 16 yr old throwing 78mph.

Fast forward 2 years, I’m consistently hitting 95mph.

Here's how I increased my pitching velocity (step by step):

[Josh Gessner @joshgessner]

Navy SEALs have an unbreakable mindset.

Here's how they develop it...

The 40% Rule (how to overcome mental barriers):

[Ben Brewster @TreadAthletics]

My #1 meal for weight gain
(Based on calorie density, value, ease)

Pasta and meat sauce
-12oz pasta
-12oz 85% lean ground beef
-2-3 cups of tomato sauce.

Prep all lunches/dinners at the beginning of the week. You're looking at ~2,000 calories for about $5.

[Ben Brewster @TreadAthletics]

5 contributors to Pronator issues (Q&A Response)

1. Pronator tendon issues may be from overuse. Check workloads, especially in terms of volume/intensity in warm-ups/plyos, catch play, bullpen warm-ups & recovery days. This volume adds up.

⬇️🧵

[Jack Barry @jacthlete]

LIST OF PLACES IVE THROWN PLYO BALLS:

(Ranked in order based on utility and setting)

1. Standard Wall (with child struggling to pick up basketball in background)

[Josh Heenan @drjoshheenan]

The Pronator Flexor bundle is the elbow's rotator cuff.

When working properly, these muscles help create joint stability, efficiently force transfer, and pain free movement which help reduce UCL injury in throwers.

Here is a 🧵 on it's importance for pitchers.

[Karl Matt Button │ Apex Fitness Adv. @KarlApexFit]

I went from out of shape to sponsored athlete.

The catalyst?

A High Protein Diet.

Here are 8 of my favorite high-protein meals you can make in less than 15 minutes to level up your body and your health:

= Thread =

[Dean Turner @DeanTTraining]

10 reasons you keep injuring yourself while lifting:

(Bookmark this for later so you can STOP making these mistakes!)