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Resistance Training Catalog

The Importance of Resistance Training

Most literature incorporates both strength and endurance training into one category called “Resistance Training”. Regardless of whether training is done to improve strength or to improve endurance, it is important to include as part of a regular training program.

Most adults lose about ½ pound of muscle each year after the age of 20. Muscle mass is associated with metabolism. Muscle burns calories at a higher rate than fat, so the more muscle you have, the more efficient you are (and the more you need to eat). Resistance training builds muscle to prevent or reduce muscle loss and help improve metabolism – a key to maintaining your weight.

Benefits of Resistance Training

In addition to the physical appearance benefits, here are some of the other benefits shown in the literature:

  • Improved blood pressure
  • Increased bone density
  • Improved metabolic function
  • Improved balance and shock absorbency
  • Improved body composition

Increased strength of muscles and connective tissue which decreases the risk of injury.

Resistance training has two different, sometimes confused meanings - a more broad meaning that refers to any training that uses a resistance to the force of muscular contraction (better termed strength training), and elastic resistance, which refers to a specific type of strength training that uses elastic tension to provide this resistance. This article discusses the more limited definition, of elastic resistance training.

Basic principles

Resistance training is a form of strength training in which each effort is performed against a specific opposing force generated by resistance (i.e. resistance to being pushed, squeezed, stretched or bent). Exercises are isotonic if a body part is moving against the force. Exercises are isometric if a body part is holding still against the force. Resistance exercise is used to develop the strength and size of skeletal muscles. Properly performed, resistance training can provide significant functional benefits and improvement in overall health and well-being.

The goal of resistance training, according to the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), is to "gradually and progressively overload the musculoskeletal system so it gets stronger." Research shows that regular resistance training will strengthen and tone muscles and increase bone mass. Resistance training should not be confused with weightlifting, powerlifting or bodybuilding, which are competitive sports involving different types of strength training with non-elastic forces such as gravity (weight training or plyometrics) an immovable resistance (isometrics, usually the body's own muscles or a structural feature such as a doorframe). Full range of motion is important in resistance training because muscle overload occurs only at the specific joint angles where the muscle is worked.

Resistance training can be performed using various types of exercise equipment or:
                   

Speedster Training System

Resistance Sled System

Speedster II

Doubleman Overspeed Chaser

Tough Tow Resister

Power Runner

Shoulder Speed Builder

Sky Leaper

Quick Feet

Power Kicker

Additional Equipment

Ice Lightning Speed

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Speedster

Training System tm

The SPEEDSTER Training System is a 3 phase complete speed and quickness training program.

HEAVY RESISTANCE, LIGHT RESISTANCE, AND OVER-SPEED TRAINING

Heavy resistance develops super explosive starts while light resistance increases acceleration speed. Over/Speed develops faster sprint speed by developing the function of the fast twitch muscle fiber. Over/Speed training will increase a longer stride length as well as increasing leg turn over rate.

Lightning Cord for over/speed training which pulls the runner (faster than their natural sprint speed) up to a total of 40 yards of sprint speed.

 

 Training Video 4 Week Training Program Instruction Manual

A 15 min Video with Roberto Parker.       

 How to use the SPEEDSTER plus several other drills that can be done with the equipment.

Includes:

  • The SPEEDSTER Training Harness
  • Torpedo Sprint Sled
  • Weight Resistance Bags
  • 30' Safety Covered Lightning Cord
  • Instructional Manual
  • 4 Week Training Program
  • The SPEEDSTER Video
1500 Complete SPEEDSTER Training System
Regularly $249.99 on sale now only:
$199.95

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EXPLOSIVE POWER

Speedster Training Harness

Resistance Training

Run a Faster 40 Yard Dash!!

Develops:

  • First Step Explosive Power
  • Quickness
  • Endurance
  • Proper Running Form

Includes:

  • 1 - Adjustable SPEEDSTER Harness
  • 1 - Torpedo Sled
  • 1 - Set of Towlines
  • 4 - Resistance Weight Bags
  • 1 - Manual
  • 1 - 4 Week Training Program

The SPEEDSTER Training Harness is the ultimate training product to develop explosive power and quickness. The resistance training is done by attaching the Torpedo Sprint Sled to your SPEEDSTER Harness. Then add up to 60 pounds to your sled by placing the weight resistance bags filled with sand in your sled. The more weight the more resistance.
 

1000 SPEEDSTER Training Harness - was $80.95 now $50.95

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1100 SPEEDSTER Resistance Sled System -
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$99.95

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SPEEDSTER II tm

For the Player who needs superior lateral movement and quick reaction to MAKE THE PLAY!

Develops:

  • Lateral Speed & Quickness

  • Change of Direction

  • Stop and Start Quickness

  • Explosive First Step

Great for change of direction drills!

Includes:

  • 1 - Adjustable SPEEDSTER Waist Belt

  • 1 - 10' Lightning Cord with Safety Cover

  • 1 - Anchor Strap

  • 1 - Instruction Manual & Workout Program

Resistance - Assistance Sandwich Drill


 
5000 SPEEDSTER II with Heavy Cord $65.95

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5010 SPEEDSTER II with Regular Cord $62.95

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Lightning Cord Size Chart

Up to 125 pounds - Regular

Over 125 Pounds - Heavy

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The Doubleman Overspeed Chaser tm

The 20' Lightning Cord with cover
stretches up to 60'

Develops:

  • Acceleration!!

Great Sprint Workout!

Two players work together. The lead player sprints stretching the Lightning Cord creating resistance. As the lead player gets about 15yds ahead, the trail player goes from a slow jog to a full sprint toward the lead player. The stretched cord pulls the trail player faster than their normal run. The over speed training increases stride length and a faster rate of motion. The 15' Lightning Cord with cover stretches up to 60'.

Includes:

  • 2 - Adjustable SPEEDSTER Waist Belts

  • 1 - 20' Lightning Cord with Safety Cover

6000 Doubleman Overspeed Chaser w/Heavy Cord
regularly $85.95 NOW ONLY
$59.95

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6010 Doubleman Overspeed Chaser w/Reg Cord
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$59.95

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Tough Tow Resister tm

Develops:

  • Powerful Sprint Strength

The Tough Tow Resister attaches to either the SPEEDSTER Training Harness or the SPEEDSTER Waist Belt. The player sprints full speed as their partner creates resistance, developing a powerful sprint stride.

Tough Tow Resister is shown with the SPEEDSTER Waist Belt.
Easy to hold handle
 

4000 Tough Tow Resister with SPEEDSTER waist Belt $35.95

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4015 Tough Tow Resister only with Handle $15.95

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Power Runner tm

Develops:
  • High Powerful Knee Action
  • Promotes Balance

GREAT HIP WORKOUT!!

The Power Runner develops high knee action and promotes balance. As the player runs away from the anchor point the Lightning Cord tightens forcing the player to exert more strength to keep the Lightning Cord stretched. Includes:
  • 2 - Padded Adjustable Ankle Cuffs with Quick Release Snaps
  • 2 - 5' Lightning Cords
  • 1 - Anchor Strap
  • Instruction Manual
7500 Power Runner $65.95

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Shoulder Speed Builder tm

Develops:
  • Powerful Arm Action

The Shoulder Speed Builder can be done in both the resistance and assistance directions. It helps the sprinter to develop quick, powerful arm action.

Includes:

  • 2 - Bicep Cuffs - Adjustable
  • 1 - Shoulder Speed Builder Lighting Cord


 

9800 Shoulder Speed Builder $39.95

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Sky Leaper tm

Develops:
  • Explosive Jumping Thrust!

Includes:

  • 1 - Adjustable SPEEDSTER Waist Belt
  • 2 - Sky Leaper Cords with Safety Covers

Trains the lower body to develop explosiveness and strength, which creates a higher vertical jump and faster explosion off the ground. By doing repeated quick jumps the muscles are trained to react faster.

9200 Sky Leaper with Regular Cords $45.95

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9220 Extra Regular Cord for Sky Leaper $12.95

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9300 Sky Leaper with Heavy Cords $50.95

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9330 Extra Heavy Cord for Sky Leaper $15.95

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Quick Feet tm

Develops:
  • Lateral Speed
  • Agility
  • Coordination
  • Balance

Great for Linemen. The Guys who get it done!

The Ankle cuffs are connected by a small Lightning Cord. When you step a direction the cord stretches forcing the trail foot to follow.

Includes:

  • 2 - Adjustable Ankle Cuffs with Lightning Cord

Using Quick Feet helps strengthen the groin area. Used during pass blocking drills, Quick Feet allows the player to keep a proper base, by allowing them to feel the resistance. it is great for lateral walks, shuffles, and slides.
 

8000 Quick Feet $35.95

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Power Kicker tm

Develops:
  • Super Kicking Power

Includes:

  • 1 - Adjustable Ankle Cuff
  • 1 - 5' Resistance Cord
  • 1 - Connecting Strap

Add Distance to your Kicks!
 

9700 Power Kicker with Regular Cord $34.95

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9730 Power Kicker with Heavy Cord $36.95

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Note: The optional safety cover helps protect the lightning cord and prevents the cord from being over stretched.

MAXIMUM CORD STRETCH

30' Cord - 120' or 40 yards

15' Cord - 60'

10'Cord - 40'

There is not a better Cord on the market!

THICKER CORD - LONGER STRETCH

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Additional Equipment

 

1000 SPEEDSTER Training Harness
{New Low Price}
$30.95

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1040 SPEEDSTER Waist Belts - Pair $40.95

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1045 SPEEDSTER Waist Belt - Single $22.95

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2000 30' Regular Lightning Cord with Cover $79.95

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2010 15' Regular Lightning Cord with Cover $59.95

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2020 10' Regular Lightning Cord with Cover $42.95

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3000 30' Heavy Lightning Cord with Cover $89.95

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3010 15' Heavy Lightning Cord with Cover $65.95

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3020 10' Heavy Lightning Cord with Cover $45.95

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4510 Tough Tow Resister (Leash) $6.95

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Note: The SAFETY SLEEVE helps protect the lightning cord and prevents the cord from being over stretched.

MAXIMUM CORD STRETCH

30' Cord - 120' or 40 yards

15' Cord - 60'

10'Cord - 40'

There is not a better Cord on the market!

THICKER CORD - LONGER STRETCH

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Ice Lighting Speed

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Resistance and over-speed training at its best!!

How the System Works

When working on power training and skating speed, two players at a time are used. Each player wears a SPEEDSTER Waist Belt with a Lightning Cord attached between them. The lead player has the Lightning Cord attached to the back side of his belt while the trail player has the Lightning Cord attached in front of his belt. The trail player also has a holding strap which a third player uses to hold the trail player as the lead player skates and stretches the Lightning Cord. As the lead player skates ahead the Lightning Cord provides resistance between them. When the lead player has started to slow down the trail player is released, immediately creating a tremendous amount of speed. With proper technique, this system will not only lengthen stride, it will also create a faster leg repetition between each stride.

The resistance training in combination with the over-speed training develops a player that can skate with a tremendous amount of power and speed. These training ideas can also be used with Inline skates, though a great amount of caution should be demonstrated.

The SPEEDSTER Training should always be used under supervision

1010 Pro Elite Package Advanced Skaters

On Ice Training for Skaters (160lbs. and over)

2 SPEEDSTER II Waist belts with 1 Holding Strap, 2 SPEEDSTER Lightning Cords-15' Heavy covered cord.

$135.95

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1020 Junior Elite Package

On Ice Training for Skaters (110-165lbs.)

2 SPEEDSTER II Waist belts with 1 Holding Strap, 1 SPEEDSTER Lightning Cord-15' Heavy covered cord.

$90.95

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1030 Youth Development Package

On Ice Training for Skaters up to 100lbs.

2 SPEEDSTER II Waist belts with 1 Holding Strap, 1 SPEEDSTER Lightning Cord-15' Youth covered cord.

$90.95

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Get The Edge

CROSSOVERS

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Place the D-Ring on the SPEEDSTER Waist Belt over the hips and attach your Tough Tow Resister to the belt. Have a partner hold the other end of the Tough Tow Resister. With resistance lean away from your partner getting on your skate edge, continue to do this across the ice, changing sides for the return trip.

Using the SPEEDSTER Waist Belt and a Tough Tow Resister have partner create resistance by either snow plowing or sitting on the ice holding the Tough Tow Resister as the skater skates around the rink.
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ANOTHER DRILL

SUPER POWER TOWING

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Tough Tow Resister

#4000

Develops Powerful Leg Drive!

1010
  • Pro Elite Package for Advanced Skaters
  • On Ice Training for Skilled Skaters 160 lbs. and over
  • Includes: 2 SPEEDSTER Waist Belts, 1 Short Holding Strap, 2 Lightning Cords - 15' Heavy Safety Covered
$135.95

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1020
  • Junior Elite Package
  • On Ice Training for Skaters (120-160 lbs.)
  • Includes: 2 SPEEDSTER Waist Belts, 1 Short Holding Strap, 1 Lightning Cord - 15' Heavy Safety Covered
$90.95

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1030
  • Youth Development Package
  • On Ice Training for Skaters up to 120 lbs.
  • 2 SPEEDSTER Waist Belts, 1 Short Holding Strap, 1 Lightning Cord - 15' Regular Safety Covered
$90.95

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1100
  • SPEEDSTER System
  • Great for Dry Land Training
  • Develops Explosive Speed, Power & Endurance
  • Includes: 1 - Adjustable SPEEDSTER Harness, 1 - Torpedo Sprint Sled, 1 - Set of Towlines, 4 - Resistance Weight Bags, 1 - Manual, 1 - 4 Week Training Program
$130.95

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The SPEEDSTER Training products will enhance your ability to run faster, jump higher, and move quicker and run a faster 40 yard dash by increasing your athletic agility and quickness. Whether you are playing Pee Wee, High School, College, or Professional sports, the Speedster Training System is the ultimate training tool for you. No matter what your sport: Football, Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Track, Softball, Lacrosse, Swimming or Field Hockey our training equipment will take you to the next level. For Hockey, we have both Ice and Dry Land Training.
 

 

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