Baseball Training- Essential Exercises For Your Workout

With the start of another baseball season upon us, speed trainer, Adam Kessler, shares the exercises he says "are a must" for all baseball players to be doing.  Hopefully, you have already been doing these in preparation for the season.  If not, then make sure to put them into your routine for next years season.  What do you think this Columbus, Ohio trainer says are essential exercises to be doing?  Click here to see the the list:  Baseball Training- Essential Exercises For Your Workout

Peyton Manning's (Superbowl?) Workout

With the announcement last week of Peyton Manning signing with the Denver Broncos, Adam Kessler takes a look at a recent workout he was doing at a D1 facility in Tennessee.  After sitting out last season following major neck surgery, is Peyton ready to lead the Broncos to the Super Bowl?  This Columbus, Ohio, speed trainer, goes over the drills Peyton was doing and the benefits of each to his prepping for the upcoming NFL season.  Click here to read the review of this hard working quarterback's current workout:  Peyton Manning's (Superbowl?) Workout

Columbus Ohio Athletes Get Season Ending Recognition

Throughout the years, we have had the opportunity to provide speed training to a lot of great Columbus, Ohio athletes.  Some have gone on to have great careers at whatever level they might have finished at.  With the winter season starting to come to an end, I wanted to recognize some of the former athletes we have trained who received some end of the year awards for their sports participation.

Just by coincidence, all these Columbus athletes we helped train just happen to be basketball players.

• Alex Radkiewicz (Olentangy Liberty) - Honorable Mention All-OCC Cardinal, Alex was the lone junior starter on a team that won a district championship.
• Zach Ratcliff (Columbus Academy) - Honorable Mention All-State Division III, Zach had various other awards as well which I won't list.  He helped his team to a district championship this year.
• Alyssa Rice (Reynoldsburg) - Second Team All-State Division I, Alyssa made first team All District and All Metro as well, but only made Second Team in her league.  Something doesn't add up.  Her team made it to the state semifinals.
• Ronnie Stokes (Gahanna) - Honorable Mention All-OCC Ohio
• Jonathan Van Gundy (Groveport) - Honorable Mention All-OCC Ohio
• Stephen Walczak (Olentangy) - Honorable Mention All-Central District Division I, Honorable Mention All Metro, and First Team All-OCC Cardinal

Great job everyone.  It was fun following your basketball season this year.

2012 List Of The 25 Fittest U.S. Cities

A month ago, speed trainer, Adam Kessler reviewed the 25 fattest U.S. cities.  Today, he reviews the 25 fittest as ranked in Men's Fitness magazine.  Again, some on this list may surprise you.  Which state do you think has the most cities on the fittest list?  Do you recall the state that had the most on the fattest list?  Could they possibly be on this list?  Well, they are with 2!  For those of you who think you are from a "fit" city, click here to see if you made the cut:  2012 List Of The 25 Fittest U.S. Cities

How The Best Speed Program Is Created For You

How does a speed trainer develop a successful program for all levels and abilities of athletes? For Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, his program begins with an assessment. This provides the trainer the opportunity to look at the running mechanics; body movement; asking about your goals; taking certain measurables. Following the assessment, training will not only consist of form drills and plyometrics, but also agility and foot quickness drills, to mention a few. The program is adjusted for age and ability, focusing on the individual athlete. Click here to read more about this successful program: How The Best Speed Program Is Created For You

Keeping Sports In Perspective

The recent bounty controversy brought to light in the NFL, has Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, wondering about the role models our youth have to look up to. A parent yelling at the teenage referee; a youth coach telling his young players to "take out" another player on the opposing team; the "childish" behavior or obnoxious yelling by a parent/fan at a sporting event- most likely, you have witnessed something similar. To read more about what this speed trainer has to say about these behaviors and supposed role models for todays youth, click here: Keeping Sports In Perspective

RG3- Robert Griffin III's Combine Workout

Who will be the #1 NFL draft pick in 2012- Robert Griffin III (RG3) or Andrew Luck? Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, created a short video highlighting RG3's 40 time and makes note of what he did correctly. As a speed trainer, Adam mentions that he would have liked to have seen RG3 do a pro agility drill, as it is a more applicable test for an individual in his position. What is the pro agility drill? Click here to read about the pro agility drill and to see Adam's video highlight of RG3 at the combine: RG3- Robert Griffin III's Combine Workout

Columbus' Arnold Sports Festival

Some 250,000 people descended on Columbus, Ohio this past weekend for the Arnold Sports Festival. Speed trainer, Adam Kessler, notes how the festival has grown in his hometown, over the past 20 years. It is now much more than just a body building event, with some 15,000 athletes participating in a wide variety of events. It goes beyond the athletes, as the Terminator and several other notable celebrities show up each year. To see what some of the events are and what Olympic and National Team Trials took place this year, click here: Columbus' Arnold Sports Festival