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Thursday’s P.E. Drill Thrill: SandBell Relay Games

February 1st, 2012
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Welcome back to Thursday’s K-12 P.E. Drill Thrill! This week, we’re bringing you two fun and interactive SandBell relay games.

The following relay games require a group of three to four students to complete a task that begins on one line and finishes on a parallel line 15-30 yards away. Students stand side-by-side or in a single line. The first student in line completes the task and then quickly moves to the end of the line. Subsequently, as each student completes the task, they too, move to the end of the line until the entire group has transitioned to the second line.

Game #1: Fire Brigade

Set-up: Divide students into groups of three or four; give each group two hula-hoops and three to four SandBells.

Directions:

  1. Place one hula-hoop on one line, and the second across on the other line.
  2. Put the SandBells in one hoop (this hoop is the firehouse). Students are firefighters.
  3. On signal, each group lines up facing the hoop with the SandBells.
  4. The first person in line hands one SandBell overhead to the teammate behind and immediately moves to the end of the line.
  5. The next person repeats this process and so on.
  6. When the group arrives at the second hula hoop, place the SandBell inside the hoop, sprint back to firehouse, retrieve another SandBell and repeat.
  7. Play until all SandBells are removed from firehouse and placed inside the second hula-hoop.  Side Slam variation: students stand side-by side.  Instead of passing the SandBell overhead, instruct students to slam the SandBell at the feet of the next person.

Game #2: Coal Mine

Set-Up: Divide students into groups of three or four, and give each student one SandBell.

Directions:

  1. First, have students stand side-by-side. Then, have them get into a push-up position and make a bridge. Each student has their SandBell on the groups by their hands.
  2. The first person in line pushes their SandBell through the “coal mine,” i.e. crawls on their stomach under the other students.
  3. When the student exits the coal mine, they quickly assume the bridge position.
  4. Repeat until a certain distance is covered, or until each student has traveled three times.

Try these out in your next P.E. class and let us know what you think. Your move!

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K-12 P.E. Drill Thrill: SandBell grid station games

January 19th, 2012
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Welcome back to Thursday’s K-12 P.E. Drill Thrill! This week, we’re bringing you two great SandBell grid station games!

Grids are small activity areas, about 10’ x 10,’ and can be used for small sided games, or as stations. Typically, 4 to 6 students are assigned to each grid. The size of the grid and number of student s per grid will vary with the size of the instructional area available, and the number of students per class.

Game #1: Give and Go

Set-Up:  Divide students into groups of four and give each group one SandBell.

Directions:

  1. The student that starts with the SandBell must establish a pivot foot and cannot move.
  2. The other students move randomly around the grid space.
  3. Student with the SandBell can only pass to a player that is moving to an open space.
  4. How many passes can each group make in 30 seconds, 60 seconds? Repeat game until each student plays the pivoting role. 

Game #2: Grid Pass Tag

Set-Up: Divide students into groups of four, and give each group one SandBell.

Directions:

  1. One student is the “hound,” all others are the “foxes.”
  2. The hound attempts to escape the tag of the foxes.
  3. The foxes pass the SandBell to one another and must tag the hound with the SandBell in two hands.
  4. The fox with the SandBell cannot move, i.e. must establish a pivot and is not allowed to run.
  5. Foxes without the SandBell should move into a position near enough to the hound to receive a pass.
  6. The key is for the foxes to pass quickly and move as soon as they pass the SandBell, i.e give and go!

Give these a try during you’re next P.E. class and let us know what you think!

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Betting on weight loss, are the odds in your favor?

January 12th, 2012
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I’m sure most people wouldn’t be surprised to hear that the majority of New Year’s resolutions end unsuccessfully. Now, don’t let that deter you from making them in the first place, but this year you might consider adding an element of accountability to that resolution.

In the Blisstree.com article, “Bet You Can: Three Options for Wagering On Weight-Loss,” Elizabeth Nolan Brown discusses three ways to add some motivation and liability to your weight loss goals or resolutions.

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Brown recommends joining an online competition, making a financial deal with yourself or making a bet with a friend. Websites like WeightLossWars.com, Stickk and Heathlywage.com are online options for helping you to stay on track, and to really keep up with your weight loss goals.

You set yourself for better chance of successfully shedding some pounds when you not only sacrifice those tasty treats, but also some pocket change or credibility with a friend.

For some short term options to help push you through a stagnant, plateau period, consider buying a new workout outfit that will make you exited to wear and sport at the gym. Also, adding a new fitness product to switch up your workouts might be the key to motivating you to push harder and get the most out your time in the weight room.

Not to toot our own horn (but TOOT TOOT), the SandBell is an unbeatable option when it comes to versatile, safe, dynamic and fun workout equipment. Even better, not only can the SandBell be used in any workout setting, but sign up for Hyper Training Lab weekly emails, and you’ll never run out of new and challenging exercise ideas.

So, push onward with your weight loss goals and make 2012 the year to finally resolve your resolutions!

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Hyperwear CEO to run Bandera 50k

January 6th, 2012
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Ultra marthons: ultra-intense, ultra-long and ultra-awesome…to some people that is. One of those being Hyperwear CEO, Denver Fredenburg, an ultra-endurance mad man having run six ultra marathons, one being his first 100 miler last summer.

Tomorrow, January 7th, Fredenburg will be running in his seventh ultra, the Bandera 50k. Notorious for its climbing hills, the Bandera Ultra describes itself as being “a trail run of rugged and brutal beauty where everything cuts, stings or bites.” Ready to sign up yet?

These races aren’t suited for your average runner or gym-goer. For a taste of what it takes to train for one of these, take a look at what Fredenburg has to say about his training regimen:

I have found that in training for ultras, in addition to trading sleep for training runs on almost a daily basis, all you have to do is prepare for more pain than you have ever felt and more mental anguish than you thought possible….after that, it is easy.

But don’t let that deter you! What ultras take away from your sanity, they make up for in an incredible sense of personal achievement and self-fulfillment. And let’s face it, once you’ve trained, raced and survived an ultra marathon, is there really anything you can’t conquer??

To top everything off, Fredenburg has given himself a leg up on the competition by training in the Hyper Vest PRO weight vest and cross-training with SandBells and SteelBells.

And with that, good luck tomorrow and cheers to you Denver, we’re all rooting for you and know you’ll leave everyone eating your dust!

PS: For those wondering what Denver has in store after Bandera, he’ll begin training for his second 100 miler, the Rocky Raccoon, on February 4th. So, stay tuned for more of Denver’s race and training updates in the weeks to come!

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Monday Morning Scoop: You are what your parents ate

January 2nd, 2012
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You are what you eat. Well, apparently now you’re also what your parents fed to you as a child. A recent study reveals that our parents diet and fitness influences during childhood are much stronger than one might think.

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According to Heather Brown, Newcastle University researcher, in the article, “Our attitude to food and fitness ‘is fixed at 10 years old,” our preferences towards diet and exercise are practically set in stone by the time we’re 10 years old.

“Parents are important role models. If they have an unhealthy lifestyle then their children are more likely to emulate their behaviour and continue these unhealthy habits into adulthood,” says Dr. Brown.

We need to give kids more credit. They pick up on much more than we realize, and from a very young age.

Parents need to take into consideration the consequences of their actions. They may be preaching “eat your fruits and vegetable to grow big and strong,” but when those words are accompanied by inhaling a double cheeseburger, the lesson isn’t as meaningful.

Make a healthy diet and exercise routine a family matter. I think it’s safe to say almost everyone–parents, kids, singles, teens–could do a better job of eating clean and exercising consistently. Let’s turn over a new SandBell in 2012 and make it a year to turn bad habits into good ones, and to honestly live by the healthy guidelines we talk about and strive to maintain.

And with that, cheers to the New Year!

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K-12 P.E. Drill Thrill: SandBell cardio games

December 22nd, 2011
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Welcome back to Thursday’s K-12 P.E. Drill Thrill! This week, we’re bringing you two cardio based SandBell games, along with a video demonstration.

Game #1: Chest Thrust Line Sprint

Set-Up: Divide students into two lines, 8 to 10 feet apart from each other, and give each line a SandBell.

Directions:

  1. The first student in each line takes the SandBell and throws it as far down the court/field as they can.
  2. Student runs out to the SandBell, tags the Bell, then runs to the back of their line.
  3. The next student in line runs to the SandBell, picks it up and throws it as far as they can, runs to the SandBell, tags it, and then runs to the back of their line.
  4. Repeat until each student has gone.
  5. First line to get all their students through wins!

CLICK HERE to view the video demonstration!

Game #2: Not Me!

Set-Up: Divide students into groups of four, designate each group a general area to stay in around the gym and give each group one SandBell.

Directions:

  1. When the music starts, teammates in each group of four passes the SandBell from person to person.
  2. When the music stops, the student with the SandBell is “it” and attempts to tag one of their other teammates.
  3. Begin playing the music again after 20 to 30 seconds.
  4. Run through the game until each student has been “it” at least once.
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Thursday’s P.E. Drill Thrill: SandBell Stability

December 7th, 2011
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Welcome back to Thursday’s P.E. Drill Thrill! This week, we’re bringing you a SandBell game with video demonstration and two individual SandBell exercises. Add these games and exercises to your P.E. SandBell workout arsenal so you can build your own challenging and fun SandBell workouts!

SandBell Overhead Pass: Organize students in two lines parallel to each other with four to five feet in between each line. Give the first person at each line a SandBell.

  1. The first student passes the SandBell over his/her head to the student behind them.
  2. After passing the SandBell, the student runs to the back of the line.
  3. The first line to pass the SandBell all the way down the line, wins!

CLICK HERE to view the video demonstration of this SandBell game!

Bird Dog:

  1. Start on hands and knees with the SandBell on the back.
  2. Balance the SandBell on the back as opposite arm and leg reach up and out.
  3. Return and switch sides.

Mountain Climber

  1. Start in push up position with light SandBells under both feet.
  2. Bring one knee tucked toward chest.
  3. Alternate tuck position of the knees.
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Monday Morning Scoop: Predictions for top trends in 2012

December 5th, 2011
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As each year comes and goes, so do fitness trends and fads. With 2012 creeping upon us, it seems only fitting to discuss the predictions for top fitness trends of the new year!

ACE Fitness’ online article, Roadmap for the Future: ACE’s 2012 Fitness Trends to Watch, uncovers insight onto some potentially emerging trends.

Obesity awareness claims the number one spot.

“Losing weight will continue to be the primary reason consumers seek personal-training support as the public responds to the expanded messaging concerning the dangers of physical inactivity and obesity,” as stated in the article.

The obesity pandemic is becoming an increasingly public and important issue, as it should. As a result, more Americans are aware of the detrimental health effects of being overweight, and are doing something about it.

Whole-life training comes in at number two. This trend includes lifestyle coaching, which ACE predicts will become a bigger trend, and more personal trainers will increase their knowledge offering to include ways to holistically improve the lifestyle of their clients.

2012 fitness trend number three is community collaboration. This might be our favorite trend prediction, as it means that communities will become more active in spreading awareness and education about fitness, and offer more access to fitness activities and gyms.

Hyperwear is doing our part to aid in community collaboration by offering free, bi-monthly FIT MOB workouts. For each workout, we team up with a local boot camp or personal trainer to bring the Austin community a fun, free and challenging workout. We want everyone to live happy, active and healthy lifestyles, so we’re doing something about it!

As you ring in the new year, watch out for these emerging trends to see which ones stick and which ones flop. Remember to also incorporate Hyperwear training products into your daily workouts to keep your muscles constantly challenged and mind actively motivated!

To read up on the rest of ACE’s 2012 fitness trend predictions, click here!

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Hyper Training Lab: Partner Toss Circuit

November 29th, 2011
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Welcome back to the Hyper Training Lab! This week, we are continuing our series of labs led by Hyperwear Training Ambassadors. In this circuit, Edwardo Williams takes us through a great partner circuit that targets the arms, core and stabilizing muscles. This circuit is an excellent way to add intensity and challenge to boot camps, fitness classes, personal training sessions, etc.

Partner Circuit Exercises:

  1. SandBell Partner toss with one arm grab—works shoulders and core isolation, partner receiving the toss throws diagonally across the body
  2. SandBell Partner toss in plank position—focus on keeping the shoulders locked into place and maintaining a flat, stable back, throw the SandBell laterally back to the person tossing the SandBell
  3. SandBell partner toss cross body slams—focuses on torso cross-body work

To view this week’s Hyper Training Lab video, CLICK HERE! Add these exercises to your next workout, and be sure to tailor weight and repetitions to fit your training needs!

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Monday Morning Scoop: Increase activity to decrease cancer risk

November 28th, 2011
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We all know that exercising has a myriad of benefits, and with the increasing list of cancer-causing-substances it’s nice to know that something we should be doing everyday can also decrease our risk for cancer. An article released by the Washington Post reveals a research study that found inactivity to be a cancer causing source.

According to research conducted by the American Institute for Cancer Research, approximately 100,000 new cases of breast and colon cancer each year can be associated with inactivity.

“…even short periods of light activity — frequently standing up and walking for as little as a minute at time — reduced risk for such biomarkers as large waist circumference, elevated triglyceride levels and increased insulin resistance, which are linked to heightened cardiovascular disease but might also boost cancer risk,” as stated in the Washington Post’s article, “Inactivity boosts cancer risk, research finds.”

The upside to this research finding is the fact that we can be actively in control of ensuring that lack of exercise is not something that is going to cause cancer in our bodies!

Doing something active everyday does not always have to be a huge production of a workout. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking around your office while on a conference call instead of sitting, parking further away from the grocery store–these are all little things you can do to make your day a more active one.

Additionally, to get more bang for your buck when you’re in the gym, try wearing a Hyper Vest PRO. The added weight means you’ll burn more calories and challenge your body with every move and exercise. If you don’t have time to make it to the gym, do a SandBell circuit in your living room!

It’s easy to add in exercising, especially with functional workout products, like the SandBell and Hyper Vest PRO that enable you to get in a great workout anytime, anywhere. For more information on our products, and to get your own at an awesome 20% off discount, CLICK HERE!

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