Hyper Wear - Weight Vests and Training Equipment » Bill Meyer http://www.hyperwear.com/blog Train Heavy - Play Light - Stay Cool Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:57:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Chill Out: Why your next workout should be followed by an ice bath http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/06/14/chill-out-why-your-next-workout-should-be-followed-by-an-ice-bath/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/06/14/chill-out-why-your-next-workout-should-be-followed-by-an-ice-bath/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:00:38 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=1119 Feeling the burn after yesterday’s workout? Logging strenuous workouts will inevitably yield muscle inflammation as your muscles slightly rip and tear in order to build up mass. To decrease recovery time, as well as your aching and moaning, stop by a gas station, pick up several bags of ice and prepare to chill.

Cryotherapy, or “cold therapy,” constricts blood vessels and decreases metabolic activity. This works to reduce swelling and tissue breakdown, which we associate with pain and the “I’m never doing that again,” mentality. “Ice baths don’t only suppress inflammation, but help to flush harmful metabolic debris out of your muscles,” says David Terry, M.D. Additionally, ice baths work by producing greater and longer lasting change in deep muscle tissue, and are a more efficient means of cooling larger groups of muscles at the same time, says physical therapist, Nikki Kimball.

While there’s no exact formula for how long you should soak, or how cold the temperature should be, specialists recommend keeping temperatures between 50 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and soaking times between 10 and 20 minutes.

Need another GREAT way to not only post-cool, but pre-cool as well? The innovative and stylish Hyper Vest COOL was created to chill the body’s core temperature and lower heart rate with gel or phase change cooling packs. The Gel pack, designed for deep, low temperature cooling, around 32 degrees Fahrenheit, maintains its temperature for up to an hour. While the Phase Change pack cools at 58 degrees for two to four hours.

Pre-cooling with the Hyper Vest COOL allows the body to reduce the amount of energy spent on maintaining and cooling its core temperature.  For recovery cooling, the vest is a quick and efficient means of cooling vital organs simultaneously, while allowing the user to move around freely. Check out the YouTube video below to see Hyper Trainer Bill Meyer using the Hyper Vest COOL, and discussing the importance of properly cooling and recovering after a workout.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx-IAhegQaI[/youtube]

Moral of the story, recovery and pre-cooling are both important components that build strong, healthy bodies, and ease the road to recovery. So after your next grueling workout, or before one for that matter, try out an ice bath or COOL Vest and take note of the positive results they will have on your performance, endurance and recovery.

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/06/14/chill-out-why-your-next-workout-should-be-followed-by-an-ice-bath/feed/ 0 PLAY! Series – Movement Pattern: Bending with SandBell sandbags & Hyper Vest PRO weight vest http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/06/06/play-series-movement-pattern-bending-with-sandbell-sandbags-hyper-vest-pro-weight-vest/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/06/06/play-series-movement-pattern-bending-with-sandbell-sandbags-hyper-vest-pro-weight-vest/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:00:52 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=1115 Good Monday Morning!

The most popular bending exercise on the planet is probably the Deadlift and its multiple variations. In this week’s video I show you a spin on the traditional exercise by playing a vertical version of “Move the Mountain,” a traditionally horizontal activity.

No matter the age of the student/athlete, Hyper Wear can provide you with the right size of SandBell or SteelBell to make this activity fun, safe, and effective!

Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAv3vPM5L8k[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/06/06/play-series-movement-pattern-bending-with-sandbell-sandbags-hyper-vest-pro-weight-vest/feed/ 0 Monkey Bars = FUN Pull Movement Pattern! Give Pull-Ups a Rest! http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/30/monkey-bars-fun-pull-movement-pattern-give-pull-ups-a-rest/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/30/monkey-bars-fun-pull-movement-pattern-give-pull-ups-a-rest/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 11:00:56 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=1108 Good Monday Morning!

Pull-ups are a fantastic strength exercise throughout the upper body.  Unfortunately, not all athletes or students can achieve a great amount of them, or even one for that matter!  So set them up for success by practicing the drill from this video!

As a child, I can’t remember anything else on the playground more challenging but more fun than swinging from the monkey bars.  Zip up your Hyper Vest PRO for an added challenge and give the pull-ups and chin-ups a rest for a while!

For additional support, add in an appropriate level of superband to aid in the movement, and climb til you can’t climb no more!

Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhZ7f3glAp8&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/30/monkey-bars-fun-pull-movement-pattern-give-pull-ups-a-rest/feed/ 0 Play Series (2 of 3) – Push Movement with Hyper Vest PRO weight vest http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/23/play-series-2-of-3-push-movement-with-hyper-vest-pro-weight-vest/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/23/play-series-2-of-3-push-movement-with-hyper-vest-pro-weight-vest/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 17:55:27 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=1092 Good Monday Morning!

This week I’m taking a different approach to the traditional push-up. I can’t think of another exercise that our young children despise more than the push-up, and why wouldn’t they? They’re in such a new developmental stage where their bodies are growing, their head is usually bigger proportionately than the rest of their body, and there we are, the teacher making them get on the ground and crank out push-ups over and over again with each passing day.

Why not create a game out of it? Try the Plank Position Dot Toss game in this video, and bonus points go out to everyone out there that has SandBells to use instead of dots! This game doesn’t have to be the end-all-be-all…create ways to integrate the students or athletes to work together, encourage each other, and work out their minds all at the same time!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq0aqMDqv9A[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/23/play-series-2-of-3-push-movement-with-hyper-vest-pro-weight-vest/feed/ 0 Intro to Play-Based Training MMM #106 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/16/intro-to-play-based-training-mmm-106/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/16/intro-to-play-based-training-mmm-106/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 17:51:07 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=1059 It’s summertime and for most of us, that means it’s time to get outside and PLAY! So to celebrate this wonderful weather, I’m putting a different spin on some traditional exercises and movement patterns to help remind us all to allow room for play to be a part of our training sessions.

Whether you’re a strength coach, personal trainer, bootcamp instructor, physical education instructor, or just a fitness enthusiast, this video series is for you. No matter the athlete or student, there is always room for play (or there should be).  You would be surprised at the reaction of your athletes when you allow for an activity or a game instead of the traditional lifts, presses, and throws. I would be willing to bet that the relationship between athlete and coach/instructor would greatly improve if there was an involvement of play in the workout program from time to time.

Hyper Wear’s products allow for safe, effective, play-based fitness and can be used for serious training, as well as serious fun.  The SandBells and SteelBells allow for resistance training, while the Hyper Vest PRO takes any activity, exercise, or game to a higher level with added resistance in a safe manner.

Bottom line: Never forget to have FUN with your training!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrdv-ydD1nA[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/16/intro-to-play-based-training-mmm-106/feed/ 0 SteelBell + Stronger Grip Loadable Sledgehammer MMM#105 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/09/steelbell-stronger-grip-loadable-sledgehammer-mmm105/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/09/steelbell-stronger-grip-loadable-sledgehammer-mmm105/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 14:53:23 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=1024 Good Monday Morning!

The final week of the Pick 3 Series is upon us. It’s time to work some conditioning with my favorite tools in the toolbox: the SteelBell from Hyper Wear and the Loadable Sledgehammer from Stronger Grip. Equal movement patterns, equal results, two times the fun!!

With proper instruction, the sledgehammer can be utilized for fantastic conditioning and power development. Make sure the focus is on the technique and the speed of the movement. Be sure to never overload your athlete with something they can’t handle.

The SteelBell is safe to slam on all surfaces; however, be careful to avoid any sharp surfaces with rocks or debris. Both movements compliment each other with the SteelBell being more appropriate for younger and inexperienced athletes before using the sledgehammer.

Check it out!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xz_QxmuEdo&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/09/steelbell-stronger-grip-loadable-sledgehammer-mmm105/feed/ 0 Bill Meyer of Meyer Fitness and Monday Morning Muscle Fame! http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/05/bill-meyer-of-meyer-fitness-and-monday-morning-muscle-fame/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/05/bill-meyer-of-meyer-fitness-and-monday-morning-muscle-fame/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 11:00:30 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=978 Today, our shout of “Thank You!” goes out to Bill Meyer.  Bill has been a supporter of Hyper Wear pretty much from the beginning.  He was one of the first guinea pigs to try out the current version of the Hyper Vest PRO and was a key tester for the SandBell in her many iterations.  He put himself through a grueling workout to prove the effectiveness of the Hyper Vest COOL and tried the myriad fabrics we looked at to make the SteelBells sturdier.

But that’s just on the product testing side!  You’ve seen him in almost every single one of the 100+ Monday Morning Muscles we’ve put out over the last couple of years.  You’ve met him at tradeshows and seen him do awesome presentations ranging from the basics of the SandBell to its supreme level of safety.  He’s posed for pictures.  He’s given up weekends.  He’s created some truly unique and dynamic workouts using only SandBells.

Bill recently moved with his lovely fiancee, Lauren Sparrow, to Virginia Beach, VA, where they will be wed this June.  He has continued to produce the Monday Morning Muscle and helps at tradeshows when possible.  In addition to planning a wedding, he just remodeled and opened his own workout facility – Meyer Fitness.  Yes, he really does have that much energy!!

We would not be where we are today if it were not for the hard work, dedication, and support of Bill Meyer.  We look forward to many more years of working with this amazing trainer and incredible human being!!  If you are ever in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, drop in for a workout.  Tell him Hyper Wear sent you!

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/05/bill-meyer-of-meyer-fitness-and-monday-morning-muscle-fame/feed/ 1 SteelBells + Stronger Grip Loadable Swinging Mace = Shoulder Madness MMM#104 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/02/steelbells-stronger-grip-loadable-swinging-mace-shoulder-madness-mmm104/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/02/steelbells-stronger-grip-loadable-swinging-mace-shoulder-madness-mmm104/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 20:12:53 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=1010 Good Monday Morning!

Round Two of Hyper Wear vs. Stronger Grip involves shoulder mobility. I’m using a 20 lb Loadable Swinging Mace from Stronger Grip and a 20 lb SteelBell from Hyper Wear.  And it goes without saying that I’ve got on the form-fitting, award-winning Hyper Vest PRO from Hyper Wear!

The Swinging Mace is a fantastic piece of training equipment; however, I would recommend building up to the exercise if you are a beginner to fitness. The SteelBell offers a similar training demand with a shorter lever and is a safer option, but I would say places an even more challenging demand on your grip. Enjoy the exercise and check in next week for the final round of SG vs HW!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=perS7SGZHu0&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/05/02/steelbells-stronger-grip-loadable-swinging-mace-shoulder-madness-mmm104/feed/ 0 Weekend Warrior – Bill Meyer with SteelBells and SandBells http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/30/weekend-warrior-bill-meyer-with-steelbells-and-sandbells/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/30/weekend-warrior-bill-meyer-with-steelbells-and-sandbells/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:00:17 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=954 You’ve all seen Bill Meyer, our Monday Morning Muscle guru, come up with hundreds of unique ways to use his Hyper Vest PRO, Hyper Vest COOL, SandBells, and SteelBells.  So, when I asked him to send me pics of anything out of the ordinary he uses them for, this is what I got:

Bill and his bride-to-be, Lauren Sparrow, are not only planning  a wedding, but they are also opening a new fitness facility in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, called Meyer Fitness.  Their tag line is “Serious Fitness, Seriously Fun” and knowing those two it will be beyond fun!  They are both fitness FREAKS and are so passionate to get people active…it’s contagious!  In fact, I owe much of my fitness transformation to the encouragement and support of these two amazing folks!

So, the picture above came with the explanation that this weekend, they would be laying flooring at Meyer Fitness.  Looks to me like the SandBells and SteelBells would be holding flooring in place as they secured it…  If I know Bill and Sparrow, they did a few slams or lunges everytime they picked them up to move to a different area of the floor!

Thanks, Bill, for being a Weekend Warrior!

Now it’s your turn to show us how YOU are a Weekend Warrior!  Send pics and descriptions of how you use your Hyper Wear gear in different ways on the weekends to suzi (at) hyperwear (dot) com and you could be our next Weekend Warrior!

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/30/weekend-warrior-bill-meyer-with-steelbells-and-sandbells/feed/ 0 SteelBells + Stronger Grip Indian Clubs = Good Workout! http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/25/steelbells-stronger-grip-indian-clubs-good-workout/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/25/steelbells-stronger-grip-indian-clubs-good-workout/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:41:28 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=989 Good Monday Morning!

There’s a new Pick 3 Series coming your way today! This series focuses on how in sync our products from Hyper Wear are with products from Stronger Grip. I’ll be focusing on my favorite grip strength, mobility, and conditioning exercises with each over the next few weeks.

Week 1 begins with grip strength and my favorite exercise using both of the products.

These are custom-made, loadable Indian clubs from Stronger Grip. With tons of movements and exercises to do with clubs, this particular double swing allows me to work on gripping and re-gripping while going through as large of a range of motion as I feel like.

The SteelBells from Hyper Wear add instability from the weight shifting. The steel shot shifts much faster and more frequently than sand so the double-arm flip and catch is much tougher.

Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4YZoRAbNKo&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/25/steelbells-stronger-grip-indian-clubs-good-workout/feed/ 0 Rock Climbing with the Hyper Vest PRO Weight Vest – MMM #102 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/18/rock-climbing-with-the-hyper-vest-pro-weight-vest-mmm-102/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/18/rock-climbing-with-the-hyper-vest-pro-weight-vest-mmm-102/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:35:55 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=968 Good Monday Morning!

This week, I’m taking the Hyper Vest PRO on its first official vertical challenge. Hyper Vest PRO, meet Meyer Fitness Rock Wall. Meyer Fitness Rock Wall, meet the Hyper Vest PRO. Can you handle the challenge of the wall?

The Hyper Vest PRO offers a comfortable fit that stays snug to my body throughout wide ranges of movement.

The vest’s material, called Zyflex, stretches laterally, but not vertically, expanding to all sizes of users without bouncing up and down during dynamic movement.

The additional weight from the Hyper Vest PRO adds a large amount of difficulty to an activity such as rock climbing, yet it stays out of your way in the most extreme situations of climbing.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOGQK9i0ABM[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/18/rock-climbing-with-the-hyper-vest-pro-weight-vest-mmm-102/feed/ 1 Bill Meyer Combines Hyper Wear with Stronger Grip – MMM #101 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/11/bill-meyer-combines-hyper-wear-with-stronger-grip-mmm-101/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/11/bill-meyer-combines-hyper-wear-with-stronger-grip-mmm-101/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:57:11 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=924 Good Monday Morning!

Time for Round Two of the face-off between Hyper Wear and Stronger Grip! These are two fantastic companies that produce fantastic products and information in the health and fitness arena.  And each is led by an amazing man…Hyper Wear’s Cosmo Raines and Stronger Grip’s Ryan Pitts!  In case you missed Round One, you can see it here.

If you haven’t had a chance to pick these guys’ brains on their creative work yet, get in touch and see the brilliance behind their craft.

This week’s combination utilizes Cosmo’s SteelBell and Hyper Vest PRO with Ryan’s loadable kettlebell and monster sledgehammer.  These tools collide to create a fantastic countdown series of muscle-destroying exercises!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLv2WE8BseQ[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/11/bill-meyer-combines-hyper-wear-with-stronger-grip-mmm-101/feed/ 0 Hot Topic Tuesday : Spring Into Shape http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/05/hot-topic-tuesday-spring-into-shape/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/05/hot-topic-tuesday-spring-into-shape/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:00:53 +0000 HyperSuzi http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=845 The weather is warming.  The flowers are blooming.  The birds are chirping.  The sun is shining.  Don’t you just love spring?

If you’re like me, you used the excuse of “It’s too cold!” to skip a few outdoor exercise sessions this winter.  Now, since that excuse is no longer valid and because spring is my favorite time of the year, I’m eager to get out and recommit to the wonderful activities I can participate in in the great outdoors!

I found this little video clip that offers some common-sense reminders of what we should all do as we prepare to be more active in the warmer months.  One note I would add is this: At around minute 1:08, they mention stretching before exercising.  Be sure to do dynamic stretching before activity, not static.  The pictures they show are all static stretches than can actually cause more harm than good if done pre-exercise.

Speaking of pre-exercise, now would be a great time to get a Hyper Vest COOL!  It is great to wear before activity to lower your body temperature so that you expend less energy in cooling while working out.  You can also wear it during activity to keep cool on those hot summer days – or hot spring days if you live in Texas!  And of course, cold after a workout can speed the recovery of taxed muscles and keep you pain-free and ready for the next round.  Now’s a great time to get yours so that you beat the rush!

If you want to see the Hyper Vest COOL in action, watch Bill Meyer put it to the ultimate test in the video below.  It’s long and is a really cool (brutal) workout, but if you don’t have ten minutes to watch it all, at least watch Bill’s closing comments around minute 8:35…

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Y4hBazR7s&feature=related[/youtube]

What are your favorite spring-time, outdoor activities?

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/05/hot-topic-tuesday-spring-into-shape/feed/ 0 Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Exercise (3 of 3) – Hip Toss Combo MMM#100 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/04/medicine-ball-sandbell-sandbag-exercise-3-of-3-hip-toss-combo-mmm100/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/04/medicine-ball-sandbell-sandbag-exercise-3-of-3-hip-toss-combo-mmm100/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:00:49 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=873 Good Monday Morning!

This is the final week in our Pick Three Series of Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Exercises.  This week is the Hip Toss Combo, a fantastic exercise for all types of athletes.

The purpose of this exercise is to help your athlete develop stability in the legs through decelerating the force of the landing and the weight and velocity of the SandBell. Strength and rhythm develops as the athlete is able to toss while pushing off into the next jump.

Also a great way to create higher levels of proprioception as the athlete cannot focus on their technique so coaches keep those eyes open!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXRpZXQ_8Io[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM100

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/04/04/medicine-ball-sandbell-sandbag-exercise-3-of-3-hip-toss-combo-mmm100/feed/ 0 Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Exercises (2 of 3) – MMM#99 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/28/medicine-ball-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-2-of-3-mmm99/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/28/medicine-ball-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-2-of-3-mmm99/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:00:19 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=832 Good Monday Morning!

We’re continuing our Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Pick 3 today with the Hip Toss.  When using a partner, the SandBell 180 degree toss is a great way to not only develop rotational power and stability, but also create an engaging and interactive environment of training.

The fun thing about using the SandBells ballistically with a group is that everyone can use them, no matter the strength or coordination of the athlete. Create a relay line of people all tossing with rotation to the next person and make a race out of it! Never forget to enjoy what you’re doing for exercise!Never Stand Still!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxoGiMvqNfI&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM99

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/28/medicine-ball-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-2-of-3-mmm99/feed/ 1 Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Exercises (1 of 3) – Hip Toss MMM #98 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/21/medicine-ball-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-1-of-3-hip-toss-mmm-98/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/21/medicine-ball-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-1-of-3-hip-toss-mmm-98/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:00:01 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=816 The Sandbell Hip Toss is a great exercise to develop strength and mobility through the hips.

The safety of the Sandbell lies in it’s combination of the neoprene outer layer and the play sand on the inside, providing for maximum safety when throwing and catching at high levels of intensity.

Advancements of this exercise include splitting your stance or even standing on one leg.

Never Stand Still!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcEnq08erYk&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]
Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM98

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/21/medicine-ball-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-1-of-3-hip-toss-mmm-98/feed/ 0 Slick Floor SandBell Sandbag Exercises (3 of 3) – MMM #97 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/14/slick-floor-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-3-of-3-mmm-97/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/14/slick-floor-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-3-of-3-mmm-97/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:00:28 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=813 Good Monday Morning!

Finishing up this Pick 3 Series, we’ve got quite the doozy! The famous SandBell Plank Crawl, loved by many for its strength development, and hated by just as many for how it makes you feel after multiple rounds.

Grab one or two SandBells of your choice and get to crawling. Make sure that your foot placement is directly in the middle of the SandBell, and then get ready for some fun.  As you see in the video, even with changing directions the SandBell remains steady and balanced in its weight, providing small or great amounts of resistance for your athlete.

My favorite of the Slick Floor series; find some proper flooring and give it a shot today!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7xA7cxAbmI[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM97

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/14/slick-floor-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-3-of-3-mmm-97/feed/ 0 Slick Floor SandBell Sandbag Exercise (2 of 3) – MMM #96 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/07/slick-floor-sandbell-sandbag-exercise-2-of-3-mmm-96/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/07/slick-floor-sandbell-sandbag-exercise-2-of-3-mmm-96/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:00:40 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=811 Good Monday Morning!

Here’s Week 2 of 3 in my Pick 3 Series of Slick Floor training with Hyper Wear products!

Yes, that means YOU out there, if you’ve got a slide board, gymnasium floor, or a dance studio, or even a ballroom dancing floor, these exercises are for YOU! Check out www.HyperWear.com to get your products now and join in on the fun!

The SandBell Reverse Lunge is a great exercise for all types of athletes. Whether you’re introducing a lunge pattern to a new client or you’re training athletes for strength, stabilization, or knee tracking, this exercise is definitely for you.  I’ve tested this exercise with up to 50 lb SandBell, and with the proper strength and balance, it can challenge anyone. Give it a shot!

Never Stand Still!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHRu3iVTe6w[/youtube]

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM96

]]> http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/03/07/slick-floor-sandbell-sandbag-exercise-2-of-3-mmm-96/feed/ 0 Slick Floor SandBell Sandbag Exercises (1 of 3) – MMM #95 http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/02/28/slick-floor-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-1-of-3-mmm-95/ http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/2011/02/28/slick-floor-sandbell-sandbag-exercises-1-of-3-mmm-95/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:01 +0000 HyperCosmo http://www.hyperwear.com/blog/?p=809 Good Monday Morning!

Time for a new Pick 3 Series! This time I’m giving you a closer look into a type of training that you might not think is even possible with a SandBell or SteelBell from Hyper Wear…  I’m talking about Slick Floor Training!

Did you know your SandBell can be used to slide across a slick surface to help add resistance to an otherwise body-weight-only exercise? Here’s a look at one of my favorite Slick Floor exercises.  (Make sure to check back in next week for yet another one.)

The Plank Knee Drive is a great exercise for strength and stability for the general population looking to increase the difficulty of a traditional plank.  This exercise is also a favorite of mine to train explosive athletes looking for a more powerful take-off from a 3 or 4 point start position. The heavier the SandBell, the stronger the athlete’s push-off needs to be.

No matter the size or weight of the SandBell, Hyper Wear has created a versatile and durable piece of equipment that slides on multiple surfaces without bunching or tearing over time.

Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLyco4Nvw54[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

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This week we’re finishing up the Pick 3 Series on Kettlebells and SteelBells. The series showcases my three favorite exercises with SteelBells that assist Kettlebell athletes with their training. Today we’re focusing on stabilization in the shoulder and hip with a Single Arm Overhead Isometric Press with a SteelBell.

To train my lockout of the Jerk portion of my Kettlebell series, I often hold the bell above my head and walk back and forth in my backyard, stepping over and around obstacles which tend to make the bell shift, thus forcing a more stable shoulder activation. The SteelBell from Hyper Wear offers even more instability as the weight inside constantly shifts throughout your grip when attempting to hold it still.

After I’m done with my main work sets of my workout, I will utilize this exercise with both a Kettlebell and a SteelBell for at least 90 seconds on each arm. Check out the video and give it a shot!

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

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach
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