Theo Aasen (b. ) is an American strength and conditioning coach most notable for inventing the OAK method of training used widely in Major League Baseball (MLB). [1] The method he originated is based on capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines movement, dance and rhythm. [2] The training focuses on mobility, flexibility and injury prevention. [3] [4]
Aasen was a former semi-professional hockey player and speed skater.
- ^ "Team Behind The Team: Inciarte | 09/24/2019". MLB.com. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Francisco Cervelli's defense a result of new offseason training regimen". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ Kuty, Brendan (2021-03-01). "The 'new' Gary Sanchez? How Yankees catcher revamped his body to revive his career". nj. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "Francisco Cervelli seeks more homers in 2019". SporterX. 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
Theo Aasen (b. ) is an American strength and conditioning coach most notable for inventing the OAK method of training used widely in Major League Baseball (MLB). [1] The method he originated is based on capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines movement, dance and rhythm. [2] The training focuses on mobility, flexibility and injury prevention. [3] [4]
Aasen was a former semi-professional hockey player and speed skater.
- ^ "Team Behind The Team: Inciarte | 09/24/2019". MLB.com. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Francisco Cervelli's defense a result of new offseason training regimen". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ Kuty, Brendan (2021-03-01). "The 'new' Gary Sanchez? How Yankees catcher revamped his body to revive his career". nj. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "Francisco Cervelli seeks more homers in 2019". SporterX. 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2021-03-28.