In this weeks episode, Joe interviews the president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance - Eric Cressey. Eric talks about his journey in the strength & conditioning industry and how he became THE "go-to" guy in baseball. He has worked with players from all 30 MLB teams and he currently has more than 100 professional players traveling to train with him each off-season. Other topics that were discussed during this interview include: Eric's opinion on "weighted ball" pitching velocity programs - Is it dangerous for pitchers to throw a ball heavier than a baseball or highly effective?... What does Eric's assessment consist of when a new client walks into his gym for the first time?... Where does strength fit into a baseball player's program?... Eric's favorite exercises and methods for developing baseball-specific power... Is aerobic training necessary for position players and/or pitchers?... Determining the fine line between a dysfunction and a "sports adaptation"... Eric's Top 3 tips for "making it" in the fitness industry...and much, Much MORE!

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