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Band Stretching Upper Torso Warm-up Routine - 22nd February 2011

Distraction stretching for band stretching There is nothing like decompressing the joints of the spine and shoulders using a simple band stretching distraction technique I thought you would enjoy seeing.   Use this before a upper torso workout, a running workout or to just get things moving in the morning. Specifically take notice of how I…

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Hamstring strength training using resistance bands - 18th February 2011

Resistance bands for hamstring strength The hamstring plays a huge role in running which I know is no surprise however time and time again I see people training them doing lying down or sitting position exercises for them. Also I have a few bootcamp members who cannot run.  So instead of pounding themselves up trying to run,…

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Band vs. Tubes - 13th February 2011

    Band vs. Tubes is A weekly question I get all the time Can my “Tubular Type” Elastic device do the same things your flat layered resistance bands can? OR What is the difference between my “Tubular Type” elastic bands and your Flat Resistance Bands? Matter a fact I even had someone go on my…

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Resistance Band Chest Back Finisher Workout - 11th February 2011

Resistance Band Finisher Training I have been playing around with short time based sets recently.  My interest in this comes from many of the articles I have been reading about increasing work output by doing short duration sets of 8-15 seconds with a short 3-5 second recovery. I am amazed at the muscle fatigue I…

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Super Bowl Victory Gift - 7th February 2011

World Champions!!   Whow…. What a game.  It was one of those games that was an on the edge of your seat experiences for sure I promise  Win or Lose… (Glad it  was a win)… I would get all of  you a victory gift from RBT. How This Gift Idea Came About   Several months…

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Band Training for the Super Bowl - 4th February 2011

  Did you know that every single team in the NFL uses resistance bands in some form or fashion?  Being a serious Packer Fan, I am very aware of how the guys in Green and Yellow are using them. This weekend,  you will definitely see the impact of band training all over the field.  Let me give…

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Ab Exercise with Bands – Part II - 1st February 2011

Ab Exercise with Bands for a strong functional core One of the best drivers to get your trunk rocking is your arms.   Functionally we do it every day but few realize exactly what’s happening. Your arms swinging create a momentum that requires your trunk to respond by contracting to decelerate your center of gravity or…

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