By Jerry Hopkins
"This patented means of training cannot be achieved with any other "single" device or training equipment, and beats the "sedentary" gym workouts hands-down. As for crunches- they’re for wimps!"
Strap on the PowerWheel for just 3 minutes after your daily warm up and stretch routine. Within seconds, it will expose every hidden "weak link" that is dragging you down and hurting your running speed and endurance!
Read on to discover the most closely-guarded "Core Strength Secrets" that are kicking dirt in the face of traditional training programs.
Dear Runner,
Have you noticed how some runners seem to practically "glide" past the finish line- while the others seem to drag their feet as their whole body is wracked with pain and fatigue…?
The difference is "Core Strength"
Thousands of running careers have been snuffed out prematurely with low back pain, coupled with an under-developed mid-section.
Runners today endure punishing schedules and tremendous pressure to perform. It often leads them to focus in all the wrong places. While they obsess about speed and power, what they really need is core strength and agility.
It has now been established that "core strength" is the foundation of an effective training regimen for serious runners. The entire trunk area, with its 29 core muscles, works as the body’s "transmission system", channeling massive propulsive strength from your core muscles to your legs.
Many athletes tend to neglect the huge demands that running makes on their core (including the abs, lower back and glutes) which work together to balance and stabilize the upper and lower body. Numerous studies have shown that strong legs are meaningless without a powerful core. Here’s why:
The springs on a new couch are like a well-conditioned core. They are more efficient in turning the energy generated during "push-off" into a massive up-thrust, propelling you higher with minimal energy loss.
Without a strong core, the power generated by your legs will be lost, leading to early fatigue. What’s more, a weak core can compromise your posture, making your legs and arms compensate for the weaker core muscles. That is the leading cause of faulty technique, falls and injury. Eventually it is these vital factors that make the difference between winning and losing.
If you could make just one small change to your training regimen, start today with the core-strengthening exercises of the PowerWheel.
As you move from the beginner to the advanced level, you will notice a measurable improvement in your stride rate and length, increased lactate threshold and visible muscle definition.
PowerWheel forces your body to adapt to dynamic contractions and stabilizations that replicate real-life competitive running– which dramatically improves your core strength, balance and power.
-Tony Gray CPT, rated one of NYC’s top 5 personal trainers
The major muscle groups in the body’s mid-section are designed for power and agility while running, jumping, turning, stopping…and a host of activities requiring quickness, power and coordination. They delay the onset of pain and fatigue by taking a load off your spine and leg muscles.
Without a strong core, your lower back and legs take a real pounding on the track. Recovery is slow- torturously slow! If you want to make a strong finish on the track, it’s not so much about power or speed. You need toughness, which only a strong core can give.
2. Recruit more "Speed Muscles"
If you keep at the same repetitive workouts month after month, chances are, you’re wearing down a limited set of muscles real fast. Many athletes tend to focus on the legs and fail to effectively recruit - or develop - the raw propulsive strength the "Speed" muscles (the chest, arms, lower back, obliques and abs) - these are the underutilized muscles that do not participate directly in the running process- but contribute immensely to your overall speed, stability and endurance!
3. Coordinate muscle and joint movement
The typical "seated" gym workouts tend to exercise muscles in isolation. Often, they concentrate on the "type 1" muscle fibers (responsible for speed and power) at the expense of "type 2" fibers (responsible for stability and endurance).
That’s great when you need to "bulk up" and look sexy with your shirt off.
But if core functional strength is what you’re after, check out the PowerWheel.
While running, your ’stabilizing’ muscles work in tandem with the ’speed’ muscles to balance and support your movements. But when your "type 2" stabilizing muscles are weak, they are unable to protect and support the "type 1" muscles, leading to loss of control and imbalance.
That’s one of the reasons why most of over-hyped (but scientifically unsound) core training equipment fails to live up to its promise of increased running speed and endurance.
If you are over 25 or have a history of low-back pain, a challenging PowerWheel workout is just what you need to regain your lost muscle tone and core stability.
Top Coaches prefer PowerWheel because it is designed to establish a dynamic state of balance and coordinated muscle movements-leading to a stronger core and hamstrings-which eventually lead to faster running speed!
What Makes PowerWheel Different from The Traditional Ab Wheels?
With traditional ab wheels, you can only get half the workout because you can only use your hands on the wheel. But, with the PowerWheel, you can strap your feet on to it to hit your core from different angles. Imagine the possibilities.
Only PowerWheel gives you true "functional freedom" to coordinate various muscle groups and joints for increased power, strength and stability. Just what you need to dramatically improve your running performance!
If you want nothing but the meanest "Functional" Speed trainer on the market today, Order PowerWheel and be assured that this lightweight (5 Lb.) "Core-Trainer" is just what you need to smash your personal best and support your new speed goals.
Yours for better running,
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