Please browse from the
selection of customer comments below. Many represent the very highest level of
sport where quality and performance is demanded.
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“XLR8® methodology is the future of speed and power
development for international rugby! Training systems come and go, but what is
most impressive, is that XLR8® continues to evolve and keep ahead of the game.
When the athletes are at the top of their sport, its accuracy and multi
directional speed that can make all the difference. Thanks XLR8® for your ideas
and innovations during our recent reconditioning program.”
Graham Lowe NZRU National Fitness Advisor
All Blacks Strength Conditioning Coach
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“At last a quality speed program that
focuses on the multi-directional needs of team and ball sports! XLR8® training
concepts and coach education courses will open your eyes to how best develop
acceleration, change of direction and sport specific speed.
With XLR8® coaching knowledge you will be able to set up a speed program that
will propel your athletes to the next level of sports performance. Quite simply
XLR8® speed and power training is the best speed programme I have seen in my 20
years as a professional strength and conditioning coach and educator. High
level sport is all about speed and at the Crusaders we use XLR8® training
drills to ensure our players are exposed to the very best in speed
development.”
Ashley Jones, Canterbury Crusaders Strength and Conditioning Coach,
International Strength and Conditioning Coach
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“Over the last 12 months we have been
utilising the XLR8® program to further enhance athletic performance. The XLR8®
program used by the Hurricanes, focused on acceleration, change of direction
and sport specific speed, ingredients that are crucial for success in Super 14
Rugby. The team has responded well to XLR8® and we are delighted with the
progress that the players have made. We recommend XLR8® to any sports team
looking for an edge!”
Andrew Beardmore, Hurricanes Strength & Conditioning Coach
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“We have utilised the courses and services
of XLR8® for the last three years. We find that the service they perform for us
are cutting edge and have put both athletes and trainers through their
workshops.
XLR8® are at the forefront of the industry in Speed and Agility training and we
will continue to have our athletes utilize their services.”
New Zealand Academy of Sport Central, John Freer CEO,
Deslea Wrathall Performance Services Manager
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“At the VIS we have a functional and sport
specific approach to athlete development and preparation. The equipment from
Speed, Power and Stability provides us with everything we need to help our
athletes achieve their goals. From medicine balls to Footspeed Ladders and
Strength Bags, the equipment is of high quality and the customer service is
first class”
Denise Jennings
Coordinator, Australian Victorian Institute of Sport Physical Preparation
Programme
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“New Zealand Cricket has found Jamie Tout
and XLR8® speed power stability systems to be highly beneficial to our player’s
performance. In International competition being able to train our players using
XLR8® equipment and ideas has proven to effectively improve our player’s
acceleration and initial quickness. Traveling around the world means that we
are very conscious of the gear that we take, but I always take some of my XLR8®
equipment to keep our players at their genetic potential. I have no hesitation
in recommending XLR8® equipment or concepts.”
Warren Frost, Sports Science and Medical Coordinator New Zealand Cricket
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"We have recently employed Speed Power
Stability Equipment in developing evolving activities suitable for schools,
junior and senior club players to provide a challenging environment to
encourage a number of outcomes including power, strength, fitness, ball control
balanced running, side stepping, tackling and general body control. The games,
drills and skills developed would not be so appropriate to player development
and empower where it for the structure that equipment provided.
Student teachers and coaches alike have reported that the equipment allowed for
the successful playing and training programmes which were stimulating, fun,
rewarding and developed basic motor skills and games-play in children, young
and elite athletes. We have no hesitation in recommending Speed Power Stability
Equipment and continue to employ the Ladders, Hurdles, Evasion Belts, Chutes
which provide adaptability to different sports allowing players across all age
ranges to improve decision making, balance, agility and acceleration.
As we constantly search for new fresh original ideas the equipment allows for
opportunity to encourage and exploit player's movement potential. When we have
taken the equipment into schools the response from teachers and students alike
has been most responsive and encouraging. Our coaches and teachers are
constantly taking the equipment into schools and community clubs and report
great success as the equipment enhances generic and specific skills across a
broad gambit of sports and activities."
Dr Tom Brown C.Ed, B.Phil, M.ed, Ph.d
Lecturer in Sports and Physical Education at the Australian College of Physical
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“XLR8® is the first program during my 13
years of playing first class cricket that it has felt like I am training
specific areas to improve my performance. I have always been a big trainer but
through XLR8® I have trained smarter, with more purpose and have really enjoyed
the intensity of the trainings. One of the main reasons why I like using the
XLR8® concept is the amount of information you can keep adding to an exercise
that will put your physical technique under pressure but more importantly your
decision making skills. From a team perspective we enjoyed the range of
equipment and activities available through XLR8®, especially the variety and
competitive nature that it provided as it made it fun to train. We worked
harder than we ever have because of the enjoyment factor at trainings and this
created a healthy team environment as we respected each others commitment at
training. So if you are looking for that winning edge well you don't have to
look any further. I absolutely 100% would recommend XLR8® to any athlete, team
or coach, you won't be disappointed!”
Matthew Bell – International Cricketer. New Zealand
(Test: 1998/99-2001/02); New Zealand (ODI: 1998/99-2000/01);
Northern Districts (1993/94-1996/97); Wellington (1997/98-2006/07)
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“I have been using the XLR8® gear and
programmes over the last year and a half, and it has already shown me so many
benefits to my game as a cricketer. The Speed, Power and Stability that XLR8®
has provided for me have increased my performance enormous amounts, and there
is also a sense of complete achievement after each session, as well as fun and
enjoyment. I am so happy with the XLR8® gear, programmes and ideas that I am
convinced that my performance will keep improving with years to come.”
Jeetan Patel
New Zealand Black Caps Cricket 2005 |
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“We have been able to challenge our
players like never before with the use of XLR8® training equipment &
methods. Having been in the game for nearly 30 years, I understand first hand
that cricket is a game that requires strength, speed & stability, and XLR8®
is the best at combining these without compromising the variety that sportsman
enjoy.”
Anthony Stuart, Wellington Firebirds Head Coach 2006-07
Australian Cricket ODI Team 1996-97
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To Whom It May Concern,
I work in the pressure cooker world of rugby, refereeing to the international
level of the game. A year ago my career was under jeopardy due to ongoing
injuries and a foot problem, which threatened to end my career.
Upon meeting Jamie, we undertook a major training regime based on correcting my
running technique with XLR8® methodology and at the same time increasing my
speed and endurance, by virtue of strong technique and aerobic base. After one
year, I am now smashing the fitness testing requirements and I am fitter for
refereeing rugby than I was before all the injuries!! My foot problem is
practically non-existent and I am once again performing with distinction on the
international stage.
My dream of refereeing Australia v South Africa has been given a lifeline and I
owe that lifeline to Jamie and XLR8® International.
Lyndon Bray, International Rugby Union Referee
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“XLR8® has provided the players with a new
dimension to their trainings. The result has been outstanding! Faster, more
agile and better reactions to respond to the vigour’s of the toughest Rugby
League competition in the world. It’s precisely what we were looking for. I
fully endorse the XLR8® program.”
Paul McGregor Head Strength and Conditioner – St. George Illawarra Dragons
National Rugby League Team
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“The more I use it with my athletes, the
more it impresses me! The XLR8® program is fantastic for enhancing multi
directional speed and it allows the coach or trainer to bridge the gap between
science and application. Congratulations Jamie and Glenn!”
Brett Taylor Junior Strength and Conditioning Co-ordinator - Newcastle Knights
Australian Rugby League
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“XLR8® is a new and innovative speed
training course that delivers up to date advancements in the development of
speed in sport. I have found the course to be both informative and specific to
the needs of athletes and the need for speed in sport today”
John Gbenda-Charles, Head Fitness & Conditioning for Hong Kong RFU |
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“Having been involved in the rugby fitness
training profession for over 10years now, I am always looking for new ideas and
training methods to apply to speed and agility development sessions. Attendance
on the XLR8® Bronze course has given me plenty of new ideas to incorporate into
such development sessions. The course has confirmed to me that it doesn’t
matter at what level you are involved in any sport, you never stop learning and
there is always a different way to conduct a session to achieve the same
outcome. The bronze level course is outstanding for any coach/trainer at any
level who is involved with a team, a group of athletes or an individual and who
is responsible for their speed and agility development. The way the course is
presented, the practical application and the knowledge gained from the course
are of the highest standard and I would have no hesitation in recommending the
course to anyone. I now look forward to the Silver level course!”
Eric Kneepkens, NPC Trainer, Taranaki Rugby Football Union |
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“As Soccer continues to evolve it becomes
increasingly important that the most up to date methods of training are adopted
into performance schedules. Speed, Quickness and Agility are core elements of
high performance in modern football. Attending a XLR8® course provided me with
an insight and awareness of the variation, technical and scientific approach to
increasing speed and agility.”
Maurice Tillotson, NDO NZ Soccer /Coachforce, BA, Grad Dip Arts. |
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“Excellent course, really enjoyed it.
Learned loads, top class, looking forward to the silver course.”
Rod McCauley, University of Glasgow, Scotland
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“I found the XLR8® training system and
equipment to be fantastic.
Not only did the Bronze program endorse the training protocols I am currently
employing, it also enhanced my skill and knowledge base 10 fold. I have my own
equipment however on my recommendation; the current club I am training
purchased a large amount of SPSS equipment.The athletes are experiencing speed
work utilising ladders, hurdles and parachutes, and agility training using the
ladders, agility poles and various grid patterns from the video.The bronze
training program has been of great benefit to myself, but more importantly to
the athletes I train, and I look forward to the Silver training program.”
John Keepa, Eastern Bay of Plenty Rugby Union High Performance Trainer
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"I found it a realistic progressive system
to assist athletes in understanding and then practicing the requirements for
being faster, quicker, and more agile. Well presented and well resourced,
thanks again"
Grant Dearns, NPC Rugby Trainer, Hawkes Bay Rugby Union, Kelt Capital Magpies |
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“I found the XLR8® Bronze program to be an
excellent course, with a lot of practical components to cement the theory
learned. From here I was able to give the athletes I work with more
comprehendible training sessions that they not only have benefited from but
have enjoyed! Especially the U20 Soccer girls as they strive to be
in top condition on road to theirworld cup in Russia later this year. Not only
have the athletes I work with benefited from the knowledge I have gained from
XLR8®, but it has been of great benefit to my own conditioning in sport speed!
My sport requires all the skills I learned on the bronze course and I have
definitely noticed a difference! I also look forward to the Silver training
program to increase my knowledge and performance even more”
Maia Jackman, Captain of NZ Women’s Soccer Team, National Development Officer
for NZ Soccer, Mentor/Trainer U20 NZ Women’s Soccer Team.
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“This course has given me the knowledge
and expertise to teach athletes the secrets of improving their speed, power and
agility from beginner to seasoned athlete. Immediate results show a 5%
improvement.
I would strongly recommend this course to any coach, who wishes to improve
their athletes sport performance.”
Ray (JR) Wells Dip. Sport (Coaching), North Harbour Women’s N.P.C. Head Coach
2005 |
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“Good refresher and reminder course. Great
mix of practical and theory.”
Steve Jackson, Netball Southland |
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“I fully recommend any coach or fitness
trainer of team and individual sports to attend the XLR8® Bronze Course. The
content covered during the course not only refreshes knowledge but provides
many new methods of training to get the best out of each athlete. The
practical element gives you are hands on understanding of the mechanics and
principles needed to assist athletes in speed and agility training. The methods
experienced on this course provided me with new ideas in providing competition
and enjoyment for my players while still working them at a high intensity. I
look forward to attending the Silver and Gold courses in the near future.”
Kelvin McDowell, NPC Strength and Conditioning Coach, Rugby Southland
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“The XLR8® course gave me some fresh ideas
to use with my athletes. I look forward to completing the next stage. Thank
you.”
Lynne O’Malley, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Netball Franchise, Winners 2005 NZ
National Bank Cup |
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“I have been to many NZAAS training camps,
level 1, 2 and 3 but I found these clinics very informative and helpful for
sports”
Mary Boughtwood, Hamilton Boys’ High School |
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"The XLR8® bronze level course is a must
for all coaches aspiring to teach athletes the basics of training for speed. It
is informative and practical as well as providing great resources. After
completing the course I was able to immediately utilise the information
provided to great effect with Touch teams I coach"
Joe Sprangers, Coach - Waikato Touch Association. |
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“Excellent Presentation, very high
practical component, all useable information. Will be able to adapt certain
exercises to suit weightlifting movements. High quality teaching materials.”
George Byng, Weighlifting Scotland |
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“Good practical tools to use in the field
backed up with theoretical knowledge. Packed with drills and a variety of
sessions. Good value!”
Ian Pye, East Renfrewshire Council |
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“Well presented. Made good use of
equipment and backed up everything said with appropriate knowledge”
David Merriman, East Renfrewshire Council |
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“Very informative whilst being made
enjoyable by the course provider”
Tom Martin, Scotland |
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“I am very interested in attending the
next course (silver). I have used the practical and theoretical information
from the course, and found it to be invaluable – an outstanding resource. I
would like to be able to present these courses in the future, to add to my
position as rugby development manager.”
Gary Alsop, North Otago Rugby Football Union Development Manager |
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“Over the past 15 years in which I have
been involved in conditioning a wide range of athletes, the XLR8® system
represents to me the most comprehensive speed, power and agility program
available. My conditioning background started as a physical training instructor
in the British Army, and the benefits XLR8® holds to terms of new and
innovative methods of training would undoubtedly lead to higher levels of
fitness within this already extremely well trained group of professionals. In
addition drills can easily be developed which will cater for specific Arms and
Corps needs, in a similar manner in which sport specific conditioning work is
applied.”
Mark Roberts BSc (Hons), Dip PT, SESNZ Accredited Physical Conditioning
Practitioner |
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“Touch New Zealand have welcomed XLR8® and
the new imitative that they have offered to Touch New Zealand. As for the touch
fraternity they see a lot of benefit with all the equipment and packages that
they offer.
This is a whole new venture for touch, and has taken our grass roots and elite
players and Referees to a new level; the Touch Black women have used the
resources and find it to be very good as Touch is about speed and agility.
Provincial teams now want to use the available resources as to allow there
athletes to perform at the highest level. So on that note Touch New Zealand
fully support XLR8® and there mission to improve our athletes performance.”
Lester Fox National Coaching and Selection Development
Manager
Touch New Zealand
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"I have been utilizing XLR8® Strength Bags
in my programs and sessions over the last 6 months and have found them to be an
excellent addition to my conditioning ‘toolbox’. The broad bag weight range of
the Powerbag system has allowed me to effectively cater to the differences in
training age and strength and ability levels of my male and female athletes
alike while the durable versatility of Powerbags has enabled me to utilize them
both indoors and out across a wide range of conventional resistance training
and core conditioning exercises, explosive power development drills and
routines, and strongman type activities.
The soft construction of XLR8® Strength Bags has facilitated a level of safety
and confidence of use by my athletes, sometimes not achievable with
conventional free weights, which has enhanced both training quality and
effectiveness particularly with explosive power and overloaded plyometric
drills."
"I unreservedly endorse the XLR8® Strength Bags system and would recommend
Powerbags to anyone seeking to enhance their training and performance."
Jon Renes
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Hockey NZ, Netball NZ, NZ Badminton, Triathlon NZ |
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"Take the weight room to the playing
field, all the exercises you can perform in the weight room can be used with
the XLR8® Strength Bags outside, the uses of this innovative training tool are
only limited by your imagination, add variety to your speed sessions, transform
your power sessions with Olympic movements using the power bag, easily
transportable and very durable ready to receive whatever you can design and
keep coming back for more, a sure fire winner for sports and personal
training."
Ashley Jones
New Zealand International Rugby Strength & Conditioning Coach
Canterbury Crusaders Strength and Conditioning Coach
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"After working with the grassroots, to
some of the worlds most elite athletes, it is sometimes the simplest ideas that
are the most effective. Why bother with a pen that can write upside down and in
space when you have a pencil. The XLR8® Strength Bags are just as effective and
will be around for just as long. Their versatility has proven to be a real hit
with my athletes across 7 different sports. Recently I demonstrated them for
the New Zealand Army and can say with confidence that they are bomb proof. The
recruits put them to the test, with throws and combat strikes that would have
seen the seams split on many a tackle bag or hit shield. Never have I been able
to compliment my speed training routines with such dynamic power exercises.
Aside from being a superb functional resistance training aid, they are safe and
easy to transport from one venue to the next. Empty or full they will be in my
training kit wherever it is my next job takes me."
Jamie Tout
International Strength & Conditioning Expert
Co-Author of XLR8® Training Systems
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“XLR8® Strength Bags are such a versatile
training tool. I’ve trained rugby players, combat athletes, soccer players, and
rehab clients with great results. XLR8® Strength Bags workshop was a fun time.
Lots of great practical ideas and applications to training a wide range of
clients.
XLR8® Strength Bags are a sports trainer’s dream tool. I use these on a regular
basis training NZ’s top athletes. These are fantastic for explosive work. I
often use power bags as part of a circuit – they allow you to crank up the
intensity to boiling."
Dave Liow
Sports Science NZ L3 Phys.Conditioner
NZ Softball Black Sox head trainer
NZ Golf Head Physical Conditioner
High performance and exercise rehabilitation specialist
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"At the Massey High Sports Academy we are
aim to develop our elite level young sports people. We are always looking at
innovative and creative ways to train and condition young athletes of all
shapes, size and strengths.
On attending the seminars to learn about the SPSS systems, we were blown away
at the simplicity of the XLR8® Strength Bags products and the wide range of
activities they could be used for.
The athletes love using them and have a fun way to improve fitness and test
their own abilities. They are safe, user friendly and hot items that are in
high demand by our athletes.
I would recommend them to any team or organization that aims to improve group
or individual fitness across such a wide range of sports."
Candice Yallop
Director of the Massey High Sports Academy
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“After attending the XLR8® Strength Bags
seminar and using XLR8® Strength Bags extensively for 5months, not only did I
find the seminar highly informative from basics to the more advanced movements
with tons of variations on speed, agility, quickness, strength training,
Olympic lifts to Hybrid methods. I would highly recommend that any fitness
professional/Coach purchase XLR8® Strength Bags to add to their collection of
tools. XLR8® Strength Bags not only give you greater bang for your buck with
training intensity due to the unstableness (among other things) but they also
provide you with options of inside a facility or outside in the park, something
you can’t do with conventional weights.
The XLR8® Strength Bags can train the highly elite athletes to a person looking
to increase health or decrease bodyfat through functional training. If you are
serious about taking your clients of all levels to new heights then having the
Powerbag in your repertoire is a must!"
Spida Hunter
Director/Performance Trainer
Enhancing Human Performance Ltd
www.EHPFitness
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"I am the strength and conditioning coach
to the students at New Zealand School of Dance and have found the bags the most
useful tool thus far in training them in lifting techniques. The dancers love
the versatility and feel of the bags. I find them perfect for teaching loaded
movement patterns before they throw one another around. The bags are also
fantastically useful in creating a dynamic core workout for people who use
their bodies as a form of expression."
Later in the year I start work with the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company and
intend on using the bags with the male dancers for the same purpose.
Juliet Annan
Strength and Conditioning Coach NZ School of Dance
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"The introduction of XLR8® Strength Bags
into our club was an instant hit. Firstly the workshop was fantastic, receiving
great feedback from our PT team. Many of the trainers couldn’t wait to
incorporate XLR8® Strength Bags exercises into their client’s workouts. The
very next day XLR8® Strength Bags created a dynamic energetic and fun training
atmosphere in the club. I totally recommend all clubs to get your staff trained
and introduce the Powerbag to your members – they’ll love it!"
Haagon East
Personal Training Manager, Les Mills Dunedin
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"I have been in the Fitness industry for
nearly ten years. I have seen many different tools & equipment used in Gyms
and seen them come and go. I attended a XLR8® Strength Bags Seminar run by
Speed Power and Stability after talking with Glen Jenkins, who promised me that
this seminar/workshop would be worth attending.
It was a breath of fresh air and a relief to finally have a simple new tool to
add to this industry. The Seminar/Workshop was great and the facilitator John
had a wealth of knowledge and experience. As soon as we got settled we were
straight into it, it was literally like that for the next three hours. John
would take us through a group of exercises and we would then pair up and
repeat. Near the end we were left to invent our own exercises, but by that
stage most of us were totally exhausted. Not since the introduction of Swiss
Balls (Gym Balls) have I felt that this is going to be an essential part of any
Club, Sports team, Fitness centre or school.
I am the Personal Training /Gym Floor manager at Les Mills Wellington and have
purchased sets of XLR8® Strength Bags for our Trainers and members to use. I
found them easy to use, Fun, extremely functional and incredibly versatile. I
totally recommend the use of these XLR8® Strength Bags, your Club Members will
love them as well as your Trainers."
Theo Bostrovas
Personal Training Manager, Les Mills Wellington
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"The
implementation of XLR8®
Strength Bags in our National Physical Preparation Program has
proven to be a revelation, adding a functional component to our field based
training. I would recommend power bags to anyone looking to develop sports
speed & power "
John Gbenda-Charles
Head Fitness & Conditioning for Hong Kong RFU
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