My plea to the softball community.

My plea to the softball community.

Use the swing planner for free at gtperformance.co/swingplanner.

Dr. Zach Guiser addresses the disproportionately high rate of preventable low back injuries in softball by explaining the concept of Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR). He highlights a dangerous volume discrepancy where athletes take up to five times more swings in a single practice or lesson than they do on game day, often leading to a spike in injury risk during early-season ramp-ups. To solve this, he introduces a free digital swing planner that helps athletes gradually increase their workload within the "sweet spot" of 0.8 to 1.3 to ensure safe and durable athletic development.

  • 00:00 – Introduction: The Problem with "More"
  • 01:05 – The Softball Back Pain Epidemic
  • 01:46 – Three Factors Driving Back Injuries
  • 02:30 – Understanding Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR)
  • 03:59 – The Volume Gap: Game Day vs. Practice Swings
  • 05:10 – How to Build an Intentional Ramp-Up Period
  • 06:20 – The Free Swing Planner Tool
  • 07:47 – Special Considerations for Softball Pitchers
  • 08:43 – Softball vs. Baseball: Why the Injury Rates Differ
  • 10:00 – TLDR: The Sweet Spot for Performance

Everything in these newsletters, podcasts, social media, and on our website is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice for you or your athlete. Consult directly with a healthcare professional.

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What is PRP and does it work?

What is PRP and does it work?

Dr. Zach Guiser dives into the polarizing world of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a treatment that rose to fame after Super Bowl heroics but remains largely uncovered by insurance By breaking down the s...

8 Apr 19min

5 ways athletes can separate from the pack this season

5 ways athletes can separate from the pack this season

Dr. Zach Guiser challenges the "microwaved" approach to athletics, arguing that optimizing for short-term wins, such as over-specializing at age 12, destroys long-term development and leads to burnout...

25 Mar 8min

How to chase down your dream

How to chase down your dream

In his most "exhilarating and profound" episode to date, Dr. Zach Guiser provides a four-step blueprint for achieving high-level success by moving beyond traditional, "realistic" advice. Using his own...

13 Mar 42min

How to avoid the shin splint plague

How to avoid the shin splint plague

Dr. Zach Guiser tackles the inevitable rise of shin splints as spring sports seasons begin, categorizing the condition (medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome) as a classic load management f...

25 Feb 12min

The 5 best lifts to build speed.

The 5 best lifts to build speed.

Dr. Zach Guiser argues that for teenage athletes, strength is the "rising tide that lifts all ships," providing a higher return on investment for speed and health than almost any other training modali...

11 Feb 5min

If it hurts, don't just cut it. Do this instead.

If it hurts, don't just cut it. Do this instead.

Dr. Zach Guiser introduces the "mastery of the mundane" before diving into Graded Exposure, the essential rehab principle he realized was missing from his previous writings. He simplifies the recovery...

3 Feb 5min

9 unconventional ways to get faster

9 unconventional ways to get faster

Dr. Zach Guiser explains that while sprinting is the ultimate tool for speed, peak performance is limited by the "weakest link" among various musculoskeletal and neurological subsystems. He details ho...

28 Jan 6min

Is dry needling safe? Does dry needling work?

Is dry needling safe? Does dry needling work?

IF YOU JUST WANT THE TAKEAWAYS, JUMP STRAIGHT TO THE 43:35 MARK!Dr. Zach Guiser and John trace the evolution of dry needling from ancient Eastern acupuncture to modern Western "trigger point" therapy,...

20 Jan 49min

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