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Workout Wednesday ~ 5.18.11 ~ Hyper Vest PRO weight vest + SandBell sandbag weights

May 18th, 2011
,,,,,,,,,,,, - Hyper Vest PRO - P.E. - SandBell - SteelBell - Workout Wednesday - balance - burn calories - exercise - fitness - grip strength - sandbag - stability - weight vest - wellness - workout

Need a quick workout mid-week that incorporates Hyper Wear’s versatile products?  Try the following mini-workout wearing your Hyper Vest PRO and use whatever size SandBells you prefer.

5 min. warm up (jumping jacks or walking in place work well)

Throw on your Hyper Vest PRO and let’s get started!

1 min. each of the following (count reps)

1.  Scoop Toss – Grip SandBell with two hands, take a wide stance, hang SandBell low between legs.  Swing SandBell up and out and release as your knees and back straighten (you are going for distance on the toss).  Run to the SandBell you just tossed, pick it up and toss it back in the other direction.

2.  Side Lunges – Holding a challenging weight of SandBell on one shoulder, begin with feet about hip distance apart.  Step right leg out far to the side, pointing toes at a 45 degree angle.  Keep the left foot toes all pointing straight forward.  Left leg will straighten and right knee will bend to about 90 degrees (don’t let knee extend past toes on right foot).  Push off of right foot to return to standing and lunge in the other direction.  Switch which shoulder the SandBell is on after two lunges on each side (and continue lunging and switching for the entire minute).

3.  Standing Twists – Hold your SandBell with both hands at chest level.  Elbows pointing out (not by your sides).  Holding your core tight, twist right to left.

4.  Crab walk – Remember this one from PE class?  Sit on your bottom, then put your feet and hands down onto the ground.  Lift bottom off the ground so that you can walk around on hands and feet.  Two options with SandBells: Place a SandBell on your stomach and keep your core tight as you crabwalk around OR Put the SandBell in front of your feet and kick it as you walk along, moving it forward by turning it over slowly with one foot then the other.

Repeat whole series and try to beat your number of reps from the first round

5 min. cool down

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Austin American-Statesman : Fitness Evaluation

May 17th, 2011
,,,,,,,,,, - Austin American-Statesman - Fitnessgram - Hot Topic Tuesday - P.E. - Physical Education - SandBell - childhood obesity - exercise - fitness - obesity - sandbag - schools - wellness

It doesn’t matter how many articles I read about childhood obesity, I am always shocked at the statistics in relationship to this war for the health for our children.  This latest article, “Many Texas schoolchildren fail fitness evaluation“, in the Austin American-Statesman hit a little too close to home as Austin, TX, is where Hyper Wear is based.

Austin ISD has SandBells in every Physical Education classroom in the district, which is a wonderful beginning, but we realize just owning the product is not enough.  We take every opportunity we are given to go to schools to talk with teachers and kids about fitness.  We participate in Wellness Days, present new ideas to teachers at inservice days, and show kids how much fun exercising can be.

It is no easy task so we want to commend all of you hard working P.E. administrators and teachers who are so passionate about physical fitness for yourself and the children whose lives you influence every day.  We know a lot of the Texas P.E. administrators and teachers personally and we know that they are working hard to turn things around.  Thank you for the dedication and perseverance.  Let us know how we can help!

Are you a parent of a child in P.E.?  When was the last time you thanked your child’s P.E. teacher?  What can you perhaps do to help further instill the message of health in your children?

Are you a P.E. teacher?  Do you have SandBells in your classroom?  If so, what are your kids’ favorite activities with SandBells?  If not, why not?!

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Intro to Play-Based Training MMM #106

May 16th, 2011
,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - functional fitness - personal trainer - sandbag - weight vest

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

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Joey Votto at IMG Baseball Academy: Combine360

May 13th, 2011
,,,,,,, - Combine 360 - Friday Fragments - IMG Academy - Joey Votto - SandBell - baseball - sandbag - workout

Do you read Men’s Fitness Magazine?

In the June / July 2011 issue that is on stands now, there is an article about Major League Baseball’s Joey Votto.  The article is all about his preseason training , complete with some notes on the actual workout he does at IMG Baseball Academy under the direction of trainer, Corey Stenstrup.

He just happens to use Hyper Wear’s SandBells!  Take a look at this awesome full-body, SandBell slam:

All I can say is, that SandBell is fixin’ to prove its worth!

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Great Oaks Elementary Wellness Day ~ SandBells, SandBells Everywhere!

May 12th, 2011
,,,,,,, - Kids - P.E. - Physical Education - SandBell - Thankful Thursday - fitness - obesity - sandbag - schools

We got invited to a nearby Elementary School to take part in their Wellness Day last Friday, May 6th.  We are always honored to be part of the efforts of schools to educate their kids about living a healthy life!

Great Oaks Elementary in Round Rock, TX, did such an excellent job of organizing their wonderful Wellness Day!  We welcomed seven classes of about 20-25 fifth graders to the gym for blocks of 20 minutes.  We played two highly intense and highly fun race-against-the-clock games that the kids absolutely LOVED!

Who would have thought exercising could be so fun?  But shhh…don’t tell the kids they were exercising – they just thought they were playing!

These kids use the SandBells in their Physical Education classes, but had never gotten to use a 50-pounder.  They entered the gym with wide-eyed wonder to see such a large SandBell in the middle of the room!  One of the games required the teams of 5 or 6 kids to work together to get their 50-pounder from the center of the gym to their team’s corner.  It’s amazing to watch how much fun they have lifting something heavy!

So, thank you again, Great Oaks, for the great day!  Keep doing what you are doing to fight the battle against childhood obesity – we’re proud to be on the front lines with you!

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Workout Wednesday ~ 5.11.11 ~ SandBell sandbags and Hyper Vest PRO weight vest

May 11th, 2011
,,,, - Hyper Vest PRO - SandBell - SteelBell - Workout Wednesday - grip strength - push ups - sandbag - weight vest - workout

Need a quick workout mid-week that incorporates Hyper Wear’s versatile products?  Try the following mini-workout wearing your Hyper Vest PRO and use whatever size SandBells you prefer.

5 min. warm up (jumping jacks or walking in place work well)

1 min. each of the following (count reps)

1.  SandBell Kettlebell Double Arm Swings – Stand with feet wider than hip-distance apart.  Get a good grip on the SandBell (grip into the sand, not just the rim), using both hands.  Bending at the hips, swing the SandBell between legs and then forward until level with the ground.  Change directions to swing the SandBell back down between the legs.

2.  Sumo walk – Set up two SandBells on the ground (as cones) about 20 feet apart.  Pick up two other SandBells to use as your weights.  Get into squat position and keeping the knees bent in squat position, side step from one cone to the other.  While you are moving with your legs, do shoulder presses with your arms, holding the SandBells.

3.  Knee Drives – Hold a SandBell in front of you with both hands, arms bent at 90 degree angles.  Lift your right knee, driving it into the SandBell and quickly returning it to the ground.  Repeat with the left knee.  You will feel like you are marching with high knees, driving the knees into the SandBell and keeping the SandBell as still as possible.

4.  Quick feet SandBell flutter kicks – You will need a partner for this one…  One person lays on their back, knees up bent at a 90-degree angle.  Partner stands near the feet with the SandBell held near the partners feet.  Partner kicks in small, flutter-kick movements, aiming to hit the SandBell with the laces of the shoes.  This is more tiring than it sounds, so we recommend doing this for 30 seconds then flipping to your stomach for the last 30 seconds.  Now, your partner is in the same position, but you are kicking the SandBells with your heels.

5.  Floor scrubs – You will need a slick floor for this one.  Kneeling next to the floor, take a SandBell in each hand and keeping the core tight, lean forward and “scrub” the floor with your SandBells.  You can move your hands just back and forth or side to side or push them out and do a push up.  Just get creative and have some fun with it!

Repeat whole series and try to beat your number of reps from the first round

5 min. cool down

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SteelBell + Stronger Grip Loadable Sledgehammer MMM#105

May 9th, 2011
,,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - Stronger Grip - grip strength - sandbag - sledgehammer - training - weight vest

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

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Bill Meyer of Meyer Fitness and Monday Morning Muscle Fame!

May 5th, 2011
,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest COOL - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - Thankful Thursday - personal trainer - sandbag - weight vest

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!

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Workout Wednesday ~ 5.5.11 ~ SandBell sandbags and Hyper Vest PRO weight vest

May 4th, 2011
,,,,,,, - Hyper Vest PRO - SandBell - Workout Wednesday - fitness - kettlebell replacement - medicine ball - sandbag - slick floor - stability - training - weight vest - workout

Need a quick workout mid-week that incorporates Hyper Wear’s versatile products?  Try the following mini-workout wearing your Hyper Vest PRO and use whatever size SandBells you prefer.

5 min. warm up (jumping jacks or walking in place work well)

1 min. each of the following (count reps)

> SandBell Kettlebell Single Arm Swings – Stand with feet wider than hip-distance apart.  Get a good grip on the SandBell (grip into the sand, not just the rim).  Bending at the hips, swing the SandBell between legs and then forward until level with the ground.  Get a good momentum / motion going.  Then at the top of the swing, release the SandBell and catch it with the other hand, continuing the motion.

> Butt Burners – Balance on one foot, holding a SandBell in the opposite hand.  Bend at the hips and lower the SandBell down to to the foot on the ground.  Keep your back flat and extend the back leg straight out behind you.  Return to standing and repeat.  Stay on the same leg for the entire minute.

> X chops (think Core) – Gripping a SandBell with both hands, hold it at your left hip.  “Rip” the SandBell across the body to the right shoulder then slowly lower to the right hip and “rip” it to the left shoulder.  Continue making this X motion and keep the core tight.

> Toe Taps – Place the SandBell on the ground.  Tap your right toes then your left toes on it, quickly switching between feet with a hopping movement.

> Mountain Climbers – You’ll need a slick floor for this move.  Get two SandBells of equal size and place them on the slick floor.  Turn over into push up position and plant your toes into the center of each of the SandBells.  Perform a Mountain Climber, moving your left foot, then your right foot forward and back.

Repeat whole series and try to beat your number of reps from the first round

5 min. cool down

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SteelBells + Stronger Grip Loadable Swinging Mace = Shoulder Madness MMM#104

May 2nd, 2011
,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - Stronger Grip - grip strength - sandbag - training - weight vest - workout

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

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