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Split it up and Get Stronger Part 3

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Using resistance bands to train split squats or single leg bench squats is so easy and like with other RBT exercises, doesn’t require you to carry around 30lbs of weight.

This weeks RBT Live Training Episode not only shows you how to do split squats or single leg squats with bands but shows you how to adapt to those special clients and friends who were not blessed with the tall genes…

Enjoy this weeks Training episode of RBT Live and make sure you let me know what you thought of my special addition. Look forward to hearing from you on the comment section.

Have a great Halloween weekend and crank out some Band Split squats for me.

 

Reactive Training.. Powerful Results

Dave Schmitz

PS.. If you are interested in learning about how to train your entire body with bands using the split stance, you may want to check out Resistance Bands Unleashed DVD Series or if you don’t have bands yet.. The Total Fitness Package will set you up with everything you need.   It is all about getting reactively stronger and reactive fit with resistance bands.

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Split it up and get stronger Part 1

Monday, October 26th, 2009

If you have not watched this video please do so before you continue reading.   I do not know Mr. Boyle personally but I have read many of his writings.   I respect him for his unwillingness to never settle for what is but always analyzing what could be.   He simply never stops learning and trying to teach others.

 Mike Boyle’s thoughts on Squats

Mike’s theory on Single legs squat drove home why I find the staggered stance to be so effective at teaching people how to integrate their lower torso with their upper torso which when all is said and done is how this body was designed to work. 

Mike’s states that the low back is the limiting factor not the glutes when it comes to bilateral squats.   Subsquently by going into a split stance the lower extremities, especially gluts and quads, are more effectively trained.   I would say it is not just a low back but globally a trunk limiting factor.

If we are able to assist the trunk (specifically the lower abs) to stabilize the low back (specifically L5-S1) than we create less of a force leak at that point and allow the weight or vertical vector force to be dealt with using the lower torso.

Keeping the transition area of L5-S1 stable is what allows us to transfer force production to the lower torso when the load is coming from the top - down

I thought it would easier to show you than tell you so.. Here you go.

 

 

 See you tomorrow to discuss why the scapula and shoulder love the split stance as well.

Reactive Training.. Powerful Results

Dave Schmitz

www.resistancebandtraining.com

 

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This is not a defective Band

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Over the past 7 months I have been slowly launching a new band
I call the “The BAND” by Performax.

It has been performing well but there is still some defect issues.

I seem to have about 1 out of every 2000 bands that demonstrates a defect.

Not bad I know but still why???

Well when a layered band is created, small microscopic air
bubbles can form in between the layers.

As the band is stretched so is this air bubble. As air pressure
increases inside the bubble it can literally snap the band if the bubble burst.

If this occurs the band literally looks like it was cut by a sissors.
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Very easy to see.

Most layered bands are glued and than heated when the layering process is completed.  However this post heating process is more likely to allow air bubbles to form because the layeres do not get sealed effectively.

Now if the each layer is heated as it is layed down the sealing success and subsquently potential for air bubbles is signficantly decreased.   The Band By Performax is manufactured that way which may be why we are seeing less defects.

What if the band is jagged or shreaded when it breaks?

Chance are this is a band that was attached to a rough surface or over stretched.

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This has happened to me and as a new band user it could very well happen to you.   We all make mistakes.

If you purchase “The Band” and you have issues… Be honest and I will see what I can do to help out.

Training Beyond the Contraction

Dave Schmitz

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IYCA Band Workouts…

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

I love to travel with my Great Friend BJ Gaddour of www.Workoutmuse.com.

Not only do we have tons of laughs.. I learn a ton from one of the top bootcamp fitness professionals

and nutritionist in the world.

Recently BJ and I traveled to the first annual IYCA International Summit.

Brian Grasso, Nick Berry and Pat Rigsby who are the brain thrust behind the IYCA

know how to put on a amazing summit filled without standing speakers and an energy that transcended the entire weekend.

BJ and I invited all 200 plus attendees to join us for a RBT bootcamp workout every morning.

I would describe the workouts as…

Electric….Energy….Fun…..Fat Burning…. Friendship Building and  how life should be.

Take a look and enjoy.

Partner Training

Training Beyond the Contraction

Dave

PS..Interested in setting up your own Band Bootcamps… Here is your ticket.

www.fitnessbandbootcamps.com

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A Day in the High School Weight room

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

For the past 2 months I have been volunteering my time at the local high school weight room

Its been a very exciting experience and can’t believe how much I still enjoy being a part of that
environment.

After watching and talking to alot of athletes a few thoughts have clearly come out.

1. Athletes like to train what they do best. If they could bench press or do Bicep curls everyday they would.

2. Very few athletes turn around and put their back to the mirror. Translated, they only train what they can see in the mirror.

3. Flexibility is a neccessary evil they must do before they can lift.

4. The core is something they train on their back and stabilization or Reactive trunk training
is not even a thought.

5. Circuit based training is no where to be seen. Its all 1 set and recover for 3 minutes.

For the past 6 Fridays we have been doing a Reactive RBT Day and to an athlete they are all really enjoying it and are seeing a huge carry over into their weight room days.

Here is a Typical Friday workout.

Band Stretching
Lunge-Reach warm up
Partner Band Training 2 x 20 sec.
1. Power skips
2. Quick Steps

Partner Start work 1 x 8 reps

1. Acceleration
2. Shuffles
3. Turn and Go
4. Back pedals

Partner 2 Step Deceleration Drills 1 x 6 reps

1. Forward Right and Left
2. Shuffle Right and Left
3. Turn and go Right and Left
4. Drop Step Right and Left

Tug of War drills 2 x 15 yard

1. Power Crawls
2. Power Backwards dragging
3. Forward Towing
4. Shuffle towing

The athletes are fired up after and coaches are amazed at how hard they are working with just a rubberband.

These are drills and programs we will cover on Feb 7th. Coach or Trainer…. If you train athletes and you want to learn how Reactive RBT the weight room gains onto the field… You better join me.


React to the Ball Reactive RBT Speed Training for Coaches and Fitness Professionals

“Training Beyond the Contaction”

Dave

PS.. Speed transcends all sports…  React to the Ball is for any sport not just football.

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I don’t think this is a coincidence!!

Monday, January 12th, 2009
If you are a coach please read on..
I receive this email today!!
Recieve your information on the coaches clinic today.
Didn’t know if you found out, but both Houston HS (Minnesota) and Caledonia HS (Minnesota) won the state titles this year.

So if that  in your “React to the Ball” Clinic promo..  for six state titles in six years….  Well  you can make it 8 in 6 years.

Thanks for all your help.

Jason
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Jason Freed
Houston High School
Head Football Coach/Assistant Track
Social Studies Teacher

With those 2 high schools, I now have 5 state championships and 2 runner ups in the
last 2 years of high schools that have implemented Reactive RBT into their speed and conditioning programs.
It no longer is just a coincidences.
If you are a coach or you are interested in learning the secrets behind
Reactive - RBT for First Step explosive speed and quickness….
Take advantage of my First every Coaches only Clinic… “React to the Ball”.
I will give you everything you need to get started.
It is the easiest speed system to implement and I have not found a faster
way to get athletes field fast and pumped up over training.
React to the Ball… A clinic designed for especially the high school coach.
Don’t wait, I am only taking 20 coaches.
Training beyond the Contraction
Dave

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Resistance Band Training beats Mother Nature

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

 

 

You know when you live in Wisconsin, December is just not the best time of year to get out and do some high intensity sprint intervals.

 

 

Since I have my Physical Therapy Practice at an awesome fitness facility called Form and Fitness I have
the luxury of training indoors

 

 

 

Recently I decided to do one of my favorite Treadmill band Workouts.

 

 

Using a large Average Band and setting the Treadmill as fast as it would go at 12 mph and  I got
busy and did a 20 min 50-10s workout.

 

 

 

50 sec Run - 10 Sec tranisition to a strength exercise - 50 sec strength - 10 sec transition back to the treadmill. Repeat 10 time with with 5 different strengthening exercises.

 

 

One of the best fat burning workouts that uses the tabata principle and makes you
train through the full Range of motion. Only Bands do that.

 

 

 

This is a great workout for any ages, so if your kids are overusing the couch on snowy days,
let me them watch and train.

 

 

Also for you fortunate sunshine friends…. strap the band on your hip, go to the local park and have at it. Hook the band to a park bench or picnic table or basketball pole, do shuttle runs x 50 sec and
strength train. I will show you that version come April.

 

 

Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

Training to React not Just Contract

 

Dave

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Band are not Just for Athletes

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

 

For years bands had the reputation for being a tool for toning or

for rehab.  It was never really looked upon as a realilist training

tool.

 

This changed when athletes started to training with bands.

 

Now what does an athlete need that a general fitness client doesn’t.

 

The answer… nothing…. We all need bodys that look and perform

as athletically as possible.

 

Here is what I use bands for..

 

  • Speed and First Step explosiveness
  • Enhancing Dynamic Flexibility
  • Power development using speed vs force
  • Pre-hab
  • Rehab
  • Post Rehab to enhance all the above and especially deceleration control
  • Fitness Boot camp and large group training
  • Home Fitness

You see what I mean .. Bands are an incredibly versatile too and

 Reactive -  Resistance Band Training (RBT) is systematic approach that

can get you started and thrive using Bands.

 

So get ready everyone because “The Band Man” is officially in the house and you are

going to love what I have to share which is what this blog is all about.

 

Stay in touch and let me know your thoughts.

Train to React not Just Contract

Dave Schmitz .. The Band Man

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