Hints and Tips

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Exercise

• Control the movement in contraction and extension.
• Breath.
• Step closer or further away from the anchor to change the intensity.
• Double up your SAP Cords, to double up the intensity.
• Clip your SAP Cords end to end to increase the length and range of motion.
• Increase intensity by adding a second lighter intensity SAP Cords.
• Think about equipment in the gym and the range of motion, then mimic it.
• Think about the sport you want to improve, then mimic it, i.e. Rugby ball pass, tennis backhand.
• Change your anchor point position, high, medium or low, overhead or stood on.
• Use Olympic plates for Anchor points in a gym.
• Think of using a training buddy to hold the anchor point.
• Changing the angle and position of your stance, changes the exercise.
• Ask advice from a Coach, Physiotherapist, Personal Trainer if you are unsure.

 

Equipment

• Check that there are no sharp edges near your anchor points or where your SAP cord may chaff.
• Use anchor straps as hand straps, loop around your wrist and exit between your thumb and index finger.
• Use other equipment you may have, such as triceps rope or empty sledges for a light pull.
• Use your (old) sporting equipment such as a paddle or hockey stick to anchor the SAP Cord.

 

Care and Consideration

• Keep control of your equipment, for yours and other safety. It will be a better exercise.
• Think about other people around you.