Jared Skvirsky of Boston is a sports fan and former clubhouse attendant for the Boston Red Sox.

1. By: Jared Skvirsky

2. How Dustin Pedroia Stays in Shape
 Jared Skvirsky of Boston is a sports fan and former
clubhouse attendant for the Boston Red Sox. He shares
how baseball star and World Series champion Dustin
Pedroia stays in shape during the off-season.

3. How Dustin Pedroia Stays in Shape
 Dustin Pedroia may not be known for his size, but his
trainers say he has a strong work ethic when it comes
to off-season workouts, which continue long past the
end of the baseball season.

4. How Dustin Pedroia Stays in Shape
 Pedroia uses a medicine ball for several
exercises, including parallel throws, perpendicular
throws, and other rotational passes. Medicine ball
work helps strengthen his core, lending to speed and
balance. Strengthening the core and upper body also
helps to prevent injuries. Lower body exercises like
squat jumps help with speed and power.

5. How Dustin Pedroia Stays in Shape
 Pedroia's trainers stress proper form through all
exercises to make sure he's not putting too much
pressure on his knees or hips.