If you are seeking increased fat loss, improved muscle gains, and powerhouse conditioning with a fun training tool then then read this:
Introducing the Most Versatile (and Durable) Piece of Training Equipment on The Market That Has the Potential to Supercharge Your Training Results, Not to Mention, Make Your Fitness Training Fun and Challenging in Ways That You've Never Imagined!
Just Add a Little Sand…and BAM! Instant Hardcore Training for People of All Levels That Produces Impressive Results!
"As a Chiropractic Physician I am always on the lookout for exercise techniques
and products for my patients to improve strength both in their core, and daily function.
In my opinion the majority of people I see are not as functionally strong as they
should be. I have found sandbags to be one of the more effective tools out there
to accomplish this. Because the weight shifts in the sandbag, it causes a higher
level of stabilazation than balanced weights do. I find Josh's sandbags from
SandbagFitnessSystems.com to be ones I like best. The construction is excellent
and durable, the handle placement is well thought out so as to be functional but
not in the way when you don't want to use them. The filler bags are very durable
and make changing the weight easy to do. It gives the adaptability to start off slow
and increase the resistance as strength improves. I feel confident in recommending
the sandbags from SandbagFitnessSystems.com as the best out there."Dr.Kurt VonRice, D.C.
Introducing Coach Henkin's New Ultimate Sandbag!
February 22nd, 2006
From the desk of Coach Josh Henkin
Dear Friend,
22 Pounds of body fat!
That's what one man lost from his frame in two months after using my sandbag and special sandbag training methods.
Imagine how it will benefit you…
Reports like this have been pouring into my e-mail inbox since I have released my Sandbag training manual and more recently my Ultimate Sandbag.
"I have lost 22 pounds and feel stronger and more explosive already!"
Here is another success story from one of my female training clients.
This particular woman always disliked typical and boring training methods in the gym setting. She was looking for something new especially after she had gained twenty-seven pounds of fat over the last two years.
After fumbling around with some diets and boring training methods for a few months, she realized the belly fat was not just going to disappear. She was doing the same old-same old and after seeing me training another client in the gym with my special sandbag training methods she became intrigued and wanted to give it a try.
She approached me one day later that week, hired me as a her personal trainer and stated that she really wanted to try this “Sandbag-training thingy” because it looked really fun.
Now, this woman didn't change anything about her diet. She didn't change anything else about her workouts. All she did was incorporate my sandbag training methods into her existing workouts.
She wanted to experience the unique nature of training with this specially designed Sandbag. She wanted to feel how hard her muscles had to work when the sand started to move around after lifting the bag. She wanted to have fun and enjoy her workout as she saw my other clients experiencing instead of following the same boring old workouts that weren't even producing the results she wanted.
As gym owners we are constantly seeking out new information regarding exercise and health to better serve our cliets to help them reach their goals. There are few people that have influenced our training methodologies like Stength Coach Josh Henkin.
Josh continues to surpise us with new strength "tools" and his new sandbag DVD has greatly enhanced how we train ourselves and our clients. This DVD is full of easy to learn exercises that just flat out WORK.
Whether you are a fitness professional or an avid exercise enthusiast, this DVD will give you tons of new movements to gain the extra edge you've been missing. Based on sound scientific principles and in the trenches experience, Josh has compiled the BEST sandbag DVD yet. We highly recommend Josh's Sandbag DVD to anyone who is seriously striving for excellence in their training."
—Franz and Yoana Snideman, Owners of Revolution Fitness Center, La Jolla , California, Co-authors of the 12 week Kettlebell Fat Loss Program
Her First Sandbag Training Experience
Understand that this woman was not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination but she quickly learned how easy it was to perform complicated, fat-burning compound movements like Squats, Lunges, Bentover Rows (shown below), and even Snatches without hours of specialized instruction.
She learned these powerful exercises quickly—really quickly.
Within minutes I had her performing some result-producing training exercises with my special Sandbag and she loved every second of it!
By the way, after just a few weeks of shorter training sessions with my Sandbag the pounds are dropping off and she has mentioned to me that every day activities feel SO much easier.
Four months later after her first Sandbag training experience she has not looked back and she has lost the 27 pounds and more that she had gained over the last two years of inactivity and boring training programs.
Not Just For Casual Exercisers
My Sandbags aren't just a training tool for mother's and stay-at-home Moms. I use this powerful tool for training myself and all of my clients. The first time I ever tried Sandbag training I knew this tool would be one that would stay in my “training toolbox.”
Once I experienced the unique nature of Sandbag training I knew that I would be incorporating this into my clients' training routines and they would love every second of it (well, maybe not every second but they certainly love the results they are achieving!).
I have been trying to spread the word about this training tool ever since the first day I tried it. I am sick of trainers touting unstable-surface training and I wanted to show them the real benefits that can be achieved by unstable-object training.
One of the coaches that I have shared my Sandbag training methods with is Coach Zach Even-Esh, the Underground Strength Coach.
Underground Strength Coach
Zach Even-Esh, the Underground Strength Coach, feels the same way as I do about Sandbag training (he loves it!). This is what he wrote to me after trying out my new Sandbag:
Josh Henkin, since day one, has always shown me how thorough he is in all that he does. To no surpirse this bag is just the same. He took the time to plan it out and construct a bag that is heavy duty and VERY versatile. I love the various handles that are on the bag, as opposed to only having handles on the ends of the bag.
The handles that are placed on various spots on the bag ramp up the variations you can use with exercises such as cleans, military presses, front squats and bent over rows. Some may argue using the handles takes away from the grip factor, but, having more variations always adds to the fun of the workout and you can always grab the bag or the outer handles for extra grip work.
My partner had a REAL tough time cleaning the bag using the handles because the weight kept pulling the bag down. It required a different motion than he was used to and certainly turned the clean and press movement into a wrestling match! I thought this was awesome to have such difficulty using this new bag compared to our other homemade bags.
But, do I think these bags would be great in bulk orders for others? Yes, and primarily for the following: small studio owners, schools & colleges, in home trainers, traveling trainers and general public fitness centers. Josh's bag is less likely to be messy compared to my army navy sea bag that is duct taped at the top! In addition, it does look more user-friendly which can be a good thing if your clientele tend to get intimidated by training Underground style.
Would I get Josh's bag instead of other bags on the market? Yes I would. You get what you pay for and in this instance you are making out very well. In addition, Josh is much easier to get a hold of should there be a problem. As you can see at SandbagExercises.com, Josh stands by his products through and through. Knowing Josh personally I have found this to be true time and again. Do I recommend you to get one of Josh's bags?
The fact that it has been so versatile and durable doesn't make me worry about the cost. Obviously, this is the 'top-dawg' sandbag on the market today. Versatile and tough. This is exactly what we need!
—Zach Even-Esh, the Underground Strength Coach
If you have clients that have trained for many years and you, your client or both are getting bored then here is your answer. The sandbag is a great total body strength training tool as well as an excellent cardio workout. Those that are strapped for time need this product to give them everything they need in 30 minutes. Just give it a try and you will find muscles sore that havent been sore in years.
—Jayson Hunter, Personal Trainer
A Training Tool for All Ability Levels
So we have women, strength coaches, personal trainers, and strength athletes. But the list doesn't stop there. In fact, the first day I brought the Sandbag into the gym that I train clients at, a Football coach followed me around, asking me to teach him about Sandbag training.
He bought a few bags after trying some of these drills himself because he knew it would be a great tool that he could use to condition his high school football team.
Now, if Football Coaches are getting these Sandbags, it HAS TO BE EFFECTIVE because Football Coaches dont waste their athletes time with training that doesn't work.
Other Sandbags on the market are pretty good but I was never completely satisfied with certain aspects of these bags. All of them help your body burn fat, strengthen muscle, and improve full-body coordination.
My new Sandbag has benefits homemade bags and other bags on the market do not:
- Strengthen the stabilizing muscles in your shoulders abdomen, low back and hips so that you can injury-proof your body
- Develop vice-like grip-strength and hands of steel
- Burn fat at unparalleled rates by performing a series of Sandbag Exercises that I call 'Power Circuits'
- Break through training plateaus by training outside of the usual “Groove” of barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells
- Supercharge your cardio training by performing some specialized Sandbag conditioning drills
- Uniquely-designed by a strength coach so one-arm lifts like Snatches and Presses can be performed
- Easy Access to inside of bag makes it a 'snap' to change the weight of the bag in under 30 seconds
- Virtually indestructible Double-reinforced stitching to preventing ripping and to extend bag life
- Achieve greater variety of exercises and comfort due to the bags unique design with special handles
- Top of the line canvas prevents skin tears unlike other bags on the market
- Specialized high-quality construction prevents sand leakage and allows you train in commercial gyms without worry
- Sturdy snaps along the zipper to seal the bag and keep sandbag training clean and safe
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Josh,
Your new sandbag is my new favorite training tool! I have been using your bag for my own training sessions and also during my Bootcamp training sessions. I love it and my clients love it. They love the unique challenge that lifting a sandbag requires and the fun they have while doing so. My clients are all far from hard-core trainees (I am talking housewives and office workers!), but they all love it when I break out your sandbags and run them through some full-body powercircuits.
I have been training my Bootcamp attendees with your Sandbags and many have commented that they are losing fat each week and their clothes are already starting to fit better. The best thing is that they love the training and actually look forward to training with the sandbags! Thanks again for making this kick-ass bag! My clients (and my wallet) are loving it!
—Kyle Battis, CSCS, ATC, NSCA-CPT, Professional Fitness Coaching, www.AskTheFitnessExpert.com
Incorporating Sandbag Training into Your Routine
When people first try the Sandbag training, I typically prescribe some basic movements at first such as Deadlifts, Squats, Lunges, Overhead Presses, and Bent Over Rows. For some people, these exercises aren't that hard. But I caution them anyway.
Even if these exercise feels easy at first, I don't recommend doing more than a couple sets of each exercise in a full-body Sandbag training session. If you do choose to perform more, you may find that the unique nature of the Sandbag training will lead to muscle soreness in areas that you never knew existed.
(Megan Carey performing a heavy sandbag overhead squat)
Whether you listen to my advice on this matter or not, one thing is certain: When you discover these areas of soreness that you never experienced before, you will KNOW that you just worked stabilizer muscles in areas that most people are concerned about.
Once you have mastered these basic exercises you can then progress to more complicated training exercises such as Snatches, Clean and Jerks, Zercher Lunges, Shouldering Squats, Spider Lunges with the bag strapped onto your back and much, much more!
Coach Henkin,
I got your 4 week Sandbag Training Program and I been doing it for the last couple of months and it is great! I have lost 22 pounds and feel stronger and more explosive already.
Very respectfully,
—Pablo Cruz
Still More Benefits To Come
There are many more beneficial things that will occur when you use my special Sandbag training methods. You'll reduce fat on your mid-section, tighten up your arms, hips and legs.
Your lower back and hips will get much stronger and more coordinated from Sandbag training, too. And whether you are an elite athlete, someone concerned about staying fit, or a stay at home mother everyone needs to strengthen and coordinate their abs and low back to help prevent low back pain and low back injuries (after all, it is estimated that 80% of people will suffer from Back Pain in their lifetime!). You don't have to be part of that 80%!
Your arms, upper back and shoulders will greatly benefit from the unique nature of pushing and pulling movements that are available to you with a Sandbag. In fact, if you have a weak upper back, you can build tremendous pulling-power via these Sandbag training exercises. These Sandbag exercises will help to strengthen the small stabilizing muscles due to the unstable nature of the Sandbag (the shifting nature of the sand makes these muscles injury-proof!).
Having a background in martial arts and working as a trainer I have always been intrigued by sandbag training. However, I have not implemented sandbags because all the bags in the market either leak, or rip the skin of my clients. Neither is acceptable when you train in a nice facility. I have also found most sandbag products do not allow my beginning clients to use them as the limitations in gripping options makes it near impossible for beginners to participate.
That is why I was so excited to work with Josh Henkin's Ultimate Sandbag. Immediately I could see the difference in the quality of the canvas. It was nearly as abrasive on the hands which allowed for many more of my clients to use the bag. I also found the varied gripping options to not only help those starting out, but also for creating more unique drills for my more advanced clients. Josh Henkin's sandbag is an essential piece of my training arsenal not only for myself, but for the great results I get my clients. More than worth the investment!
—Ray D'Alessio, Certified Personal Trainer and Martial Artist
What about training your legs? Sandbag training exercises hit these muscles tremendously!
After you quickly and easily load your Sandbag (I literally just take a contractors garbage bag, dump some sand in it, and tie a knot in it. Done. Simple as that!) you can then hoist the Sandbag onto your shoulder and work your legs in new and interesting ways.
'Shouldering' the Sandbag and then performing exercises such as Squats, Lunges, and Step-Ups will fry your legs in ways you never imagined.
Performing Snatches, Power Cleans, Goodmornings, and Zercher Squats will build tremendous posterior chain strength (those are the muscles on the backside of your body responsible for athletic speed and a 'tight and firm' rear-end).
For those trainees who want to increase CORE STRENGTH, picture this exercise: It's called a 'Turkish Get-Up' and it's a doosy:
Here is how to perform this Abdominal-Strengthening Exercise in 5 Easy Steps:
- Lie completely flat on your back on the floor. Hold the sandbag pinned to one shoulder throughout the entire movement.
- Your goal is to stand up to a completley erect posture with the sandbag on your shoulder.
- The first step is usually to turn to your side and prop yourself up with your opposite hand. Now try to get up on one knee. Now stand up completely and pause for a second or two to catch your breath.
- Reverse the movement until youre back at step one—lying on the floor with the weight still pinned to your shoulder.
- Typically I have my clients perform 2-3 sets of 3-6 repetitions on each side of the body.
Imagine the Abdominal and Low-Back strength and POWER you can get from this exercise alone.
And if you're a stud, you can try your hand at going for a walk with a full-loaded sandbag held with outstretched arms over your head! Believe me, this exercise alone will bring the greatest of all men to his knees, and strengthen muscles that you did not even know existed!
From the Stay-at-Home-Mother to the busy executive, from the strength athlete to the fitness stud, this Sandbag has something to offer for everyone.
How long should you use it?
For most people a full-body training session lasting only 20-30 minutes a day is all you'll need. 10 minutes may even be enough. I have had my clients perform 'Power Circuits' with my Sandbag and it delivers a tremendous training effect in a short period of time.
You'll discover small muscles that you never realized you had after the first couple of training sessions with this sand-filled training tool.
Some of my clients only use my Sandbag for five minutes a day, fitting in short 'mini-workouts' during their days. Even with these short workouts some of my clients have still managed to peel inches off their waists in a matter of weeks. And when my clients go back to the gym to train with free weights and machines they discover that their strength levels have improved dramatically. The secret lies in getting out of the normal “groove” that they usually train in!
Still Not Sure If This Sandbag Is Right For You?
As great as my Ultimate Sandbag is, a marketing expert told me that only a portion of people that read this will actually buy one of my Sandbags. Although that's okay with me from a business standpoint, it still bothers me personally.
You see, I know how much the people that have purchased one of my Ultimate Sandbags really benefit from it. I read their e-mails to me, I talk to them on the phone; I see them personally when we get together for training sessions; and hundreds of people have told me how much they enjoy Sandbag training and how it has enhanced their workouts and delivered better training results.
Because of this, I just hate the thought of someone not getting one of my Ultimate Sandbags because of some error or omission in my explanation of this great training tool.
That's why I held a special brainstorming session with a group of my colleagues just to try to figure out why you might say "no" to this special offer. After a lot of discussion, our group could only come up with four possible reasons why you wouldn't buy one of my Ultimate Sandbags today.
Here they are:
Reason Not to Buy #1: “But Josh, Can't I make My Own Sandbag For Free Instead of Buying Your Ultimate Sandbag?”
Yes, you absolutely can make your own Sandbag for free. I won't lie to you. If you want an inexpensive, shoddy-looking Sandbag that will probably break, rip, or leak sand in less than a month's time of use then my Sandbag is not the Sandbag for you. Go cheap instead.
My Sandbag was designed by me, a hard-training strength coach, who absolutely loves to abuse his training equipment. I built this bag with versatility in mind, I built it to be durable, and I designed it so that it is made to last.
I also built it so that it can be used in gyms, in college weight rooms, and in home gyms without making a mess. I think it also looks pretty damn cool which helps clients feel more comfortable about training with it. My Sandbag looks really sharp (something that you would be proud to have in your training studio or home gym) and a nice appearance can help improve training compliance.
Don't get me wrong, I am all for homemade training equipment (in fact I have some home made gear myself) but if you want a high-quality, durable piece of training equipment that also looks cool then save yourself the hassle of building your own training equipment that will eventually break anyway and pick up one of my Ultimate Sandbags.
(You can quickly and easily change the weight by popping open the snaps and quickly pulling back the durable zipper)
Reason Not to Buy #2: "I already Have Dumbbells and Barbells in my Home Gym, Do I Really Need One of Your Ulitmate Sandbags?"
Let me set the record straight. My new Ultimate Sandbag is a tool (a damn good one at that!) just like dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, and clubbells are tools. Each one has their unique benefits and drawbacks.
Sandbags offer benefits that these other tools do not offer. Sandbags help get you out of the normal 'grooves' that you train in with traditional exercises and helps to strengthen you in a manner that you are not accustomed to. This training outside the groove can help to injury-proof your body and increase strength levels dramatically.
In fact, I have had many of my clients report that after a period of training with Sandbags that the weights that they can lift with barbells and dumbbells increased considerably due to their Sandbag training.
So you see, Sandbag training, in addition to the traditional training tools that you have been using, can help you break through training plateaus and achieve new personal records.
My Sandbag is not a 'better' tool than a dumbbell or a barbell. It is a tremendously fun tool that delivers results and needed variety to your overall training program.
What if Sandbag training is the missing link for you breaking through to new levels of stength? Shouldn't you give it a chance and see the results for yourself?
Reason Not to Buy #3: "The Benefits of Sandbag Training Sound Good But I Don't Want To Get Sand All Over The Place and Make a Huge Mess!"
Neither do I!
That is one of the main reasons I had the Ultimate Sandbag specially designed with double-reinforced stitching, the sturdy zipper, and the durable outside snaps to keep the sand where it is supposed to be—in the bag and NOT on the gym floor!
Understand that training clients is my livelihood and I spend a lot of time in health clubs. I can't afford to have one of my Sandbags break in a health club because I am really awful at cleaning messes up (just ask my wife).
This bag is designed to keep the sand inside and off of the gym floor.
Reason Not to Buy #4: "I Want To Buy Your Sandbag But I am Not Sure Where To Get Sand?"
This is actually a very common question that I get.
Because it is so common, I actually created an entire special report that shares the secret of where to find sand that is perfect for the Ultimate Sandbag, no matter where you live, (Hint! Its not the Beach!) and this report will also show you where to get all the sand weight that you will ever need for less than the price for a trip to the movies!
I also will show you how to load the sand properly into the bag in a manner that delivers all of the benefits that sandbag training has to offer.
Many coaches that have been demonstrating how to build sandbags are missing the point and are not getting the most out of this training tool. I will show you my 'secret' to building sandbags that deliver real results in this special report.
I will show you how you can have your Ultimate Sandbag filled with sand the day you receive my Sandbag in the mail!
It is quick and easy to do and I will show you every detail in this special report. This report is yours, Free, when you pick up one of my Ultimate Sandbags.
Sandbag Sizing Options
The Ultimate Sandbag is available in different sizes so that you can cater it to your experience level.
Right now I am offering Small and Medium size Sandbags for sale. Each bag is capable of holding different amount of sand (click here for the exact specs on each bag).
Of course, no matter what size bag you purchase you can change the weight of the bag by adding more sand or taking some sand away. The weight is so easy to change and allows for great training diversity!
Stop missing out on the amazing benefits that you can acheive with this training tool. Get your Sandbag today!
Think about it for a second.
How much is it worth to you to break through training plateaus that have been holding your progress back? Don't you want to achieve the amazing results that the addition of one of my Ultimate Sandbags and my special Sandbag training methods will deliver?
- Isn't it worth a small investment on your part to lose fat, build muscle, gain strength, and see results where most people fail (don't you want to actually enjoy your training instead of dreading performing the same old boring routine that you have been using?).
- Don't you want to stay motivated and on track in your training while most people lose their way?
- Doesn't it make sense to spend less than the cost of a pair of 50 pound dumbbells on one of my Ultimate Sandbags so that it can deliver more variety and versatility to your training (And the Sandbag weight is adjustable!)?
I should hope that you answered with a resounding YES to each of those questions!