One of our favorite “fitness tools” is the simple yet productive SandBell. “SandBells” are soft sand-filled discs made by Hyperwear in Texas. They range from just a couple of pounds to 50 pounds. Most of our drills and games use the lightest SandBells which are only two pounds. Here’s the progression video for the Tai…… More
One of our favorite “fitness tools” is the simple yet productive SandBell. “SandBells” are soft sand-filled discs made by Hyperwear in Texas. They range from just a couple of pounds to 50 pounds. Most of our drills and games use the lightest SandBells which are only two pounds. Here’s a way to use the modern…… More
One of our favorite “fitness tools” is the simple yet productive SandBell. “SandBells” are soft sand-filled discs made by Hyperwear in Texas. They range from just a couple of pounds to 50 pounds. Most of our drills and games use the lightest SandBells which are only two pounds. Here’s another really fun and productive body…… More
One of our favorite “fitness tools” is the simple yet productive SandBell. “SandBells” are soft sand-filled discs made by Hyperwear in Texas. They range from just a couple of pounds to 50 pounds. Most of our drills and games use the lightest SandBells which are only two pounds. One of the best introductory moves to…… More
On the eve of Robin William’s tragic death which might have been by choice, or if nothing else, at the end of a long struggle with mental health, I would like to share a personal story…while related to physical exercise, it’s not about the physical side of fitness today, but rather, this post is about…… More
I was watching my son in basketball camp the other day “running” speed drills. Well over half of the kids could not run with any sort of proper mechanics. I have coached cross country and track from 2nd grade through collegiate. I started thinking about running as a true complex movement skill that must be…… More
“Indian Clubs, Teaching Methods, & Historical Highlights” Certification Workshop The Lean Berets have partnered with CSU, Northridge to bring Iowa Physical Educator and Fitness Historian Dr. Ed Thomas to California for a special one-time only certification workshop. This is a rare opportunity to work with one of the best in the fitness and physical education.…… More
We have used “Dynamic Warm-Ups” or dynamic stretching for years in corporate wellness and fitness training with great success. We are posting a few “entry level” mobility videos to help people get started. If you need more details, please visit the credit references at the end of each video for more information. They are ALL…… More
We have used “Dynamic Warm-Ups” or dynamic stretching for years in corporate wellness and fitness training with great success. We are posting a few “entry level” mobility videos to help people get started. If you need more details, please visit the credit references at the end of each video for more information. They are ALL…… More
Simple tutorial video on the “Negative Pull Up” technique. We use a plyometric box as an assist for getting into the “up” or “chin over bar” position. This is the same technique used by women when they first started attending the West Point Military Academy which enabled them to pass their pull up strength testing…… More