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Training With Bands

 

Jump Stretch, Inc features the complete line of Flex Band® exercise equipment. Flex Bands® were developed by former football coach Dick Hartzell.

Flex Bands® are the original continuous loop bands used by professional baseball, football and basketball teams, as well as power lifters. They can also be found at most major colleges and universities across the country.

Flex Bands® are used in a variety of settings for strength training and rehab. The bands provide variable isotonic exercise, meaning that the pressure changes throughout the range of motion. The resistance increases as the lifter's joint angles improve, making this a safe and effective alternative training method.

Flex Bands® are 41" in length and come in six sizes with resistances varying from 5 pounds to 200 pounds per band, so they can be used by anyone. The difference between the sizes is the width of the bands with wider bands providing greater resistance.

It's Important to Stretch
Lack of flexibility is a major problem in our country for young and old alike, including athletes. When we stretch everyday, we kick old age in the butt.

Since 1980, Jump Stretch, Inc. has been working to perfect its stretching and flexibility routine. When followed properly, this routine can improve flexibility by at least 2" in just one session.

In our opinion, static stretching is a waste of time. This is why we advocate variable resisted active isolated ballistic stretching, done with a Flex Band®. As proper technique is essential for maximum effectiveness, we recommend that you read the instructions carefully before you begin, paying close attention to details.

To facilitate the warm-up process, exercises should be done in the order presented and should always begin with the left foot so everyone is stretching the same way. Once the routine is established, athletes will move quickly from one stretch to the next, saving valuable team time. The number of repetitions can vary (i.e. more before practice, less before a game).

Athletes should "feel" each and every stretch. If they are just going through the motions with light stretches, they are wasting time and setting themselves up for potential injuries. If more resistance is needed, they should advance to a stronger band.

Our goal is to improve athletic performance and we believe proper stretching is an important part of achieving that goal. Flex Bands® allow a team to stretch out in half the time of conventional methods, which generally require a partner. If each team member has a band, the entire team can warm up simultaneously.

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