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Fit Mob!

November 4th, 2011
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Take it from me. Fit Mob is no joke.

As a new employee with Hyperwear I had spent the first few days on the job soaking up information and procedures, learning about our product and getting to know my new co-workers. I wondered why everyone was always dressed in workout clothes. I had never felt over-dressed in jeans.  It soon dawned on me that Hyperwear takes fitness very seriously. I’d find out the hard way. Last thursday I joined the Hyperwear Fit Mob crew on town lake for my first workout. I have a sample Hyper Vest PRO: http://www.hyperwear.com/discover/hyper-vest-pro.html/with 5 lbs in it at the moment so I strapped it on and headed out for a 3 mile jog with the group. My first thought was “hey I play ice hockey, I can knock out 60 miles on the road bike like nothing, why should this be any different?” After half a mile of running in the Hyper Vest and tossing sandbells like footballs I was gassed. The rest of the group kept going and my pace slowed to a crawl. But I kept going. Being the new guy I didn’t want to give the impression I was slacking so I pushed it. My legs were screaming and my chest heaved. But again I kept going. By the time I reached the end my legs felt like jello and I was fairly dizzy. It dawned on me that there really is something to the weight vest as that was one of the tougher 3 mile jogs I’d ever done. I met up with the group and we began the second half of the Fit Mob session: a sandbell workout.

The sandbell portion of Fit Mob consisted of dynamic full body motion exercises and some partnered tossing/slamming ones. It was a killer workout to say the least. The sandbell is so versitale you can do practically anything with it.  We kept the pace high for half an  hour and finished strong. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. Afterwards we snapped a group photo:

As I drove home I could barely use my legs to change gears in the Jeep. I woke up the next morning and practically fell out of bed as I could hardly move. In fact, my legs were sore for 4 days afterwards. Somehow it felt good. Needless to say I’m excited for the next Fit Mob session and look forward to all the punishment my body can handle because I know this: Fit Mob will make you stronger.

Check out http://www.hyperwear.com/community/events.html/ or https://www.facebook.com/hyperwear to find out when the next workout will be held.

Chris Remington

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Monday Morning Scoop: Improve grip strength with the SandBell

October 24th, 2011
,,,,,,,,,,,, - HyperWear - Monday Morning Scoop - SandBell - SteelBell - Stronger Grip - athlete training - burn calories - endurance - endurance exercise - fitness - football - functional fitness - grip strength - sandbag - strength training - training - workout

Good Monday morning! As you’re beginning the week, planning your schedule and figuring out when to squeeze in those workouts, consider exercising an area that is generally over-looked.

When deciding which muscle groups you’re going to work on during a particular workout, you’re probably not saying to yourself, “Okay, I’m going to do back today, legs tomorrow and grip-strength/forearm on Wednesday.” But, you might want to consider adding in some grip-strength and forearm focused exercises for a number of reasons.

Your finger movement and dexterity is controlled by all of the muscles in your hands and forearms. Having strong hands and fingers means more than a confident and firm handshake. Think of ALL the daily movements you do that require your hands—locking doors, blow drying hair, tying shoes, buttoning a shirt, assembling equipment, changing the radio station. Almost everything you do requires exerting activity from your fingers and hands, even the activities you do almost unconsciously.

“Improved gripping strength produces faster results in the gym because you are able to hold onto heavy weights… In sports requiring the use of a racquet or bat, you’ll be able to swing it harder without losing your grip,” says David Benjamin in the online article “Benefits of Hand Grip Exercises” on livestrong.com.

Want an easy way to improve grip strength, while still completing your everyday exercises—PICK UP A SANDBELL!! Seriously.

The active, shifting movement of the sand inside the SandBell (or steel inside the SteelBell), constantly activates and challenges the muscles in your hands and forearms. Practically every exercise you can do with a SandBell will also challenge those grip strength muscles that you now know are so important.

For SandBell exercise ideas, view our Hyper Training Lab videos. The videos are a great tool for expanding your fitness knowledge and uncovering new ways to challenge your body, get fit and increase your performance levels.

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Football: Run Block Training – MMM #32

November 16th, 2009
,,,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Blake Gould - CATZ - Hyper Vest - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - Muscle and Fitness Magazine - SandBell - athlete training - football - sandbag - training

Good Monday Morning!

Today Coach Blake and I are tackling a new drill with SandBellsor some on-field training for the big fellas. That’s right, this ones for you guys on the O-Line.

Run blocking is key and today Blake has come up with a drill to help the big men on the line increase their acceleration off the line and to help finish the tackle. Watch as Blake runs me over with a 30-lb SandBell in this explosive drill that you can do in the weight room or on the field!!

And don’t forget about Monday Night Football tonight as the Ravens take on the Browns down in the Dog Pound!!

Never Stand Still!

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

MMM #32

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Football: Squat Training Part 3 – MMM #31

November 9th, 2009
,,,,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Blake Gould - CATZ - Hyper Vest - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - athlete training - football - sandbag - squats - training - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!

Part 3 in the Squat Series is looking at coming off the line of scrimmage as fast as possible. The Viking Toss (or Caper Toss) is a fantastic way to create explosiveness through the hips and ensure that your athletes are fully engaging their glutes in their squat pattern. Bottom line is that the Viking Toss is a fun and competitive exercise that can help bring out the best in your players.

Check out the video link to see Coach Blake execute the Viking Toss with SandBellsâ„¢ weighing from 20 – 40 lbs. As always, we’re both wearing a Hyper Vest® for added weight and resistance to get even more out of our workouts.

Enjoy!!

Make sure to tune in to the Steelers take on the mile high Broncos tonight on Monday Night Football!!

Never Stand Still!

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

MMM #31

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Football: Squat Training Part 2 – MMM #30

November 2nd, 2009
,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Blake Gould - CATZ - Hyper Vest - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - athlete training - football - sandbag - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!

Part 2 in the Squat Series…..Time to introduce some power. Last week we worked on creating strength with heavier loads and slower tempo. Now it’s time to be quick, explosive, and train at game speed.

Here’s a variation of a squat-to-push-press that you can do with any size group of athletes using a medium-sized SandBellâ„¢. Make sure you still focus on triple extension of the ankles, knees, and hips as you let the SandBell fly!! And also remember that creating a strong base in the core and legs is always necessary before going into a power series, no matter who the athlete is.

Enjoy!!

Tonight the Falcons are invading Bourbon Street as the Dirty Birds take on Reggie Bush and the high flying Saints! Be sure to tune in!!

Never Stand Still!

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

MMM #30

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Football: Squat Training Part 1 – MMM #29

October 26th, 2009
,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Blake Gould - CATZ - Hyper Vest - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - Muscle and Fitness Magazine - SandBell - athlete training - football - sandbag - training - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!

Ok, let’s get down to it. What’s the number one exercise in the weight room you think of when you’re training football players? The Squat. What a fantastic exercise for overall strength and stabilization. Having a strong squat is one of the major exercises to enhance an athlete’s ability to produce force, hold their ground, and be explosive.

In honor of the squat, we’ve decided to do a three-part series on a few variations of the traditional squat using a heavy SandBellâ„¢. Enjoy the simple variations of the exercise, but always remember to think about proper form with each repetition! A heavy squat is nothing to take lightly…!

Be sure to watch the Eagles march into the Capitol to take on the Redskins tonight on Monday Night Football!


Never Stand Still!

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

MMM #29

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Football: Quick Hands Training – MMM #28

October 19th, 2009
,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Blake Gould - CATZ - Hyper Vest - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - athlete training - football - sandbag - training - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!

Everyone knows that it’s not just the wide receivers and running backs that catch the ball on the gridiron; all 22 players on the field need to have good hands. Coach Blake and I got together and took a traditional practice field drill and changed the ball to a light SandBell.

The advantages of using a SandBell in this drill are to incorporate grip strength and shoulder stabilization as well as working on mental focus. Each SandBell I throw at Blake are a different color and therefore a different weight. Imagine the possibilities of the mental progressions that are can be reached with a creative coach.

Enjoy the drill, and make sure you catch the Broncos charging into San Diego to take on the Bolts on Monday Night Football!!


Never Stand Still!

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

MMM #28

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Football Offense: Kick Step Drill – MMM #27

October 12th, 2009
,,,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Blake Gould - CATZ - Hyper Vest - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - Muscle and Fitness Magazine - SandBell - athlete training - football - sandbag - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!

So our next step in the football series is using the SandBells for training offensive linemen on the practice field. One of the best things about the SandBell is the soft grip of it. Unlike a medicine ball, the SandBell is safe to catch without worrying about a finger/wrist injury, but with the benefit of it feeling like an opponent’s uniform because it’s not solid like a ball.

The kick block is a traditional technique for all pass blocking offensive linemen to work on. Once again, Coach Blake has joined us to show us the drill he’s done with lots of his football athletes, both on and off the field. Click on the link below to check out his drill, and don’t forget to watch the Jets take on the Dolphins tonight down in South Beach!!

Never Stand Still!

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

MMM #27

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Are You Ready for Some Football? – MMM #26

October 5th, 2009
,,,,, - Bill Meyer - CATZ - Hyper Vest - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - athlete training - football - sandbag - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!

When you put the words “Monday” and “Football” together, what do you usually think of right away? For me, it’s Monday Night Football and more specifically, Hank Williams’ rendition of “Are You Ready For Some Football?” So let’s get right into it shall we?

Today we’re talking about cut blocks on the defensive side of the ball, and how we can incorporate SandBell training on the football practice field and in the weight room.

I’ve got Coach Blake Gould helping out with the drill today. The main purposes of the drill are spotting the opponent coming at you, decelerating his force, and stepping aside while throwing him to the ground. This drill allows you to work on the technique behind preparing for a possible cut block but without risking injury to a player on the practice field. It’s a fun drill that makes sense for football players at all ages. I’ll see you out on the practice field and don’t forget to watch the Packers try to stop Adrian Peterson and the Vikings tonight on Monday Night Football!!

Never Stand Still!

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

Are you Ready for some Football?

MMM #26

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