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Busting Beach-Workout Myths! – MMM #16

July 27th, 2009
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Good Monday Morning!

This week I decided while on the beach I wanted to do a bit of a “Myth-Busting Infomercial.”  Today I’ll be dealing with the myths behind training for “speed” by using an unstable surface -such as sand – for exercises such as short sprints and plyometrics.

Lots of strength coaches think that using sand increases an athlete’s speed.  However, the truth is they are only working on strengthening the athlete’s body, not making it faster. I’ve been mentoring under the great Dr. Tudor Bompa (if you’re a strength coach and that name isn’t familiar to you, you’re missing the boat) for years and his lessons on speed training in sand are spot on. For greater detail, check out this week’s video!

Thanks to Cosmo for letting me put this video together!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqSTqyVo6qg[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach
Performance Director, CATZ-Austin

MMM #16

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1 Minute Beach Legs – MMM #15

July 20th, 2009
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Good Monday Morning!

Who wants great legs? All of us do, right?! Well, today I want you to take a look at the quad bustin’, glute crushin’, calf killin’ total leg workout that Sparrow and I came up with while in South Padre.

This workout not only got the legs burning but definitely increased the heart rate to a point that the other 1 minute videos couldn’t contend with. It really felt as if I just got done running a 800m sprint at full speed!  So for lack of better words……..ENJOY!!! =)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOs83CKqSNM[/youtube]
Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach
Performance Director, CATZ-Austin

MMM #15

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1-Minute Beach Abs – MMM #14

July 13th, 2009
,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - CATZ - Hyper Vest - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - athlete training - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!

So we’re well into the South Padre beach series, and this week I figured it was time to drop the bomb on everyone. Yes, it’s time to hit the Abs!!!

Everyone’s favorite body part to train here at CATZ is the abdominal region, so while we were “working” (errr “playing” I mean) at the beach, I created a new exercise for core training in the water, using a SandBell, of course.

The second exercise in this 1-minute video is a little tougher than I thought it would be and overall, it was definitely my favorite of all the exercises we put together for our summer time series. Enjoy!!!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvzpNhU2uxU[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach
Performance Director, CATZ-Austin

MMM #14

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1-Minute Beach Butt – MMM #13

July 6th, 2009
,,,,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - CATZ - Hyper Vest - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - athlete training - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!
Hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July celebrations, I know I did! A Happy Birthday goes out to my brother, Tim, and a big thank you to everyone that showed up to his party to help celebrate his big day on Friday!  I know he enjoyed it!

Now, down to business and this week I’m talking about booty business. Yes, that’s right, the glutes! To continue our journey down the beach of South Padre, we’re taking training for the glutes a little bit different this time around. You won’t see any squats, lunges, or step ups – just some good ol’ hip extension exercises in the water. The glute muscles operate by being loaded from hip flexion and they fire by driving the leg back into hip extension.

This video was especially challenging due to trying to balance on one foot in the water with the waves crashing all around me. Look closely and you’ll see my core is no match for the Padre waves!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJTtV5Ajr1Q[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach
Performance Director, CATZ-Austin

MMM #13

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