Dr. Michael Yessis

Radio show on January 14 at 6 p.m. PST (9 p.m. EST)Because of the many questions being asked about the training of different level athletes we will continue discussion on this topic.Looked at more closely will be the question of sport specific training on different levels, But especially on the professional. We'll also more closely examine differences between general and special exercises and the transfer of exercises to the competitive performance.Join us for another informative and interesting program. Michael Yessis, Ph.DProfessor Emeritus, CSUFPresident, Sports Training, Inc.dryessis@dryessis.comwww.dryessis.com760-480-0558

Radio show on January 14 at 6 p.m. PST (9 p.m. EST)Because of the many questions being asked about the training of different level athletes we will continue discussion on this topic.Looked at more closely will be the question of sport specific training on different levels, But especially on the professional. We'll also more closely examine differences between general and special exercises and the transfer of exercises to the competitive performance.Join us for another informative and interesting program. Michael Yessis, Ph.DProfessor Emeritus, CSUFPresident, Sports Training, Inc.dryessis@dryessis.comwww.dryessis.com760-480-0558

Join me online this Thursday at www.dryessis.com.The topic for this week's radio show will revolve around the question, Are your exercises general, functional, specialized or sport specific? These types of exercises are often misunderstood which leads to confusion in establishment of good exercise or training programs. Join us for a very informative show.Call in and ask the sports question you always wanted answered! Call in number is: (347) 633-9829.The show is 30 minutes long and we begin at 6 p.m. Pacific standard Time (9 p.m. Eastern standard Time). Feel free to call in with comments and suggestions.www.dryessis.comSee you on the Internet!Michael Yessis, Ph.DProfessor Emeritus, CSUFPresident, Sports Training, Inc.dryessis@dryessis.comwww.dryessis.com

This weeks show will focus on the key methods used by the Chinese and Russians to develop Olympic athletes. Included will be topics such as periodization which will include multi-year, annual and semi-annual periodization plans and block training periodization. The information will be of value not only to coaches and athletes, but also to parents who are raising young athletes.

This weeks show will focus on the three types of exercises, what they are and who they are for. We will also take a detailed look at LaDanian Tomlinson's (San Diego Chargers) work out routine. Dr. Yessis will explain how he could be even better than he already is and challenges him to a day of working out with him. One day with Dr. Yessis and he can be better, faster, stronger.

On tonight's special show, Dr. Yessis and Men's Fitness Editor in Chief, Roy Johnson, discuss the training programs for LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers, Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens, and Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics. Training tips from these these professional athletes are featured in the Men's Fitness “Get Fit, Stay Fit 2009 Guide,” now available on newsstands.Call in and talk to Roy Johnson and Dr. Yessis live – and ask the sports question you always wanted answered! Call-in number is: (347)633-9829.

This week we will discuss how parents can be more effective in guiding their youngsters to become better athletes. What specifically we would look at long-term development and what can be done during the years of specialization and non-specialization.Join us for this much discussed, but little understood topic.Time for the show is 6 p.m. Pacific standard Time (9 p.m. Eastern standard Time) on Wednesday, December 10.

This week we will talk about the golf swing and how to best learn and improve the swing. Also looked at will be some common swing errors and how they can be corrected with specific joint actions and exercises.We look forward to your participation.

In this show we will finish up the training of a serious runner and then take a look at how golfers can improve their performance. Although the information will be directed to the specific athletes mentioned, much of the information is applicable to other athletes in other sports.If you have been listening to the previous shows you should have a good idea of how physical and technical training are intertwined and make for the most effective improvement. As we discuss physical training, various aspects of technique are brought in so that you gain not only a better understanding of what is involved in the sport, but how it can be improved.I hope you will be able to listen in. Once again show time is 6 p.m. Pacific standard Time (9 p.m. Eastern standard Time)

This weeks show will focus on the key methods used by the Chinese and Russians to develop Olympic athletes. Included will be topics such as periodization which will include multi-year, annual and semi-annual periodization plans and block training periodization. The information will be of value not only to coaches and athletes, but also to parents who are raising young athletes.