Calgary Stampeder -Ben D'Aguilar

Ben D'Aguilar is a big man......he barely fits in the picture frame as he burns past. Don't make the mistake of thinking big means slow though. The big man moves quick like a cat....a big cat....who can squash you, or throw you, or trample you as he comes charging up the field. Defensive linemen are berzerkers set loose to unleash hell on the field.....and they are looking for you Mr. Quarterback.

Sport Sandbags is proud (and relieved) to be on the good side of the rookie Defensive Lineman who was the 13th overall pick of the Calgary Stamps in 2013.  The former McMaster Marauder was the winner of the J.P Metras award for Most Outstanding Lineman in 2012 and holds the CIS single season sack record (12.5 in 8-games). He participated in the 2013 NFL scouting super combine and received invitations / attended
several NFL rookie training camps (Tampa Bay, NY Jets, NY Giants).

We could not be happier to be associated with Ben and his awesome collection of Tiger and Lion shirts. "It reflects my character" he says nonchalantly but with enough subtle menace to let you know he is not kidding. We wanted to meet Ben and give him some sandbags to play with so he wouldn't think of beating us up instead. We also asked him a few questions while we were at it.

SS: How does sandbag training complement the demands of the linebacker position?

BD:  Linebackers have to move all different directions and we are constantly using our hands. The bags help replicate the feeling of grabbing and manipulating in a game situation

SS: What size of bag is most useful for you personally?

BD: I like the lighter weight bags. I have always trained a little "out of the box" and do a lot of higher rep functional exercises. I want to stay healthy and be able to train for the rest of life!

We were happy to get a training session in with Ben at Glenmore and see firsthand his approach to training.....and his karate kicks. Throughout the session we went through a number of position specific drills and some general strengthening exercises.

Backwards run-25 pound "Classic" sandbag

(XL) 50-pound bag throw

25-pound bag (broad jump throw)

35-pound (super classic) curl press

Stay tuned over the next couple of weeks as we prepare to release a feature video starring the "Big Cat" in action. You can also follow Ben on Twitter:

@dagjbcv

Till next time,


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New Athlete

We are proud to introduce Kora Lea Vidal- the newest addition to the Sport Sandbags family. A personal trainer and Mom by day, Kora is a talented multi-sport athlete who plays running back for the Calgary Rage women's football team.

We caught up with Kora in the field on Friday to see some of her training in action. I think there are going to be a lot of defenders this season asking "where did she go"?

Rope drags (25-pounds)

Ready.....set.....

GO!

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we will be featuring Kora as she prepares for the upcoming season in our Calgary Athlete Training Series.

See you soon!


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Battling ropes II

Finally! After an extended delay we are proud to present Part 2 of our acclaimed battling rope video series. This video outlines several new battling rope exercises and highlights the power and versatility of our sandbag training products.

Enjoy!



Stay tuned, many new videos on the way.

SS

Spring 2013 (hopefully)

It has been downright awful this Spring in Calgary. We have had lot's of snow combined with cold and nasty weather for a majority of the Spring. Unfortunately that has dampened the whole "training outside" thing.

Today was cool but sunny and we managed to get outside to train some battling ropes in the field. Sport Sandbags make the perfect mobile anchor for battling ropes. No longer do you have to hunt down the nearest soccer posts or park bench. Even better, you don't need to worry about scuffing up or sullying your rope on some questionable anchor that likely acts as a urinal for the local dog population.

No posts - No problem!

Even a 25-pound bag works great as an anchor

Anyway, more to come shortly. We are very excited about our new combos that incorporate our leashes and new hip belts into a complete package....for a great price. Also, the long awaited "Battling Ropes Part II" should be out soon on our Youtube page. 

Thanks for stopping by!

SS

New hip belts!

Just a few preliminary pictures of our new 4-point hip belts! Our belts allow you to drag forwards, backwards, and sideways...while listening to your tunes! As usual we use the best materials and hardware to make sure your belt will keep dragging for a long time.

Stay tuned for more pictures and video featuring the newest addition to the Sport Sandbags family!

Four-d-ring attachments and a place for tunes!

Super snug fit helps transfer energy where it belongs.....to the leash!

Heavy duty hardware!

 Check out www. SportSandbags.com in the next couple of days for exciting combo packages of bags, leashes, and belts!


Stay tuned.


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New video!

This video features hill and stair climbs using Sport Sandbags. With the growth of adventure races such as Spartan and Tough Mudder, there is a need for training tools than can replicate the demands of hill climbs carrying logs, rocks, etc. Sport Sandbags provide a consistent (and comfortable) load for hill training. Obviously you can choose your poison with weights ranging from 25-50 pounds. Our new  re-designed  SXL (100-lb) bags will be available later in the new year for those that want that extra challenge.

Stay in touch for more exciting developments!

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New Year 2013

Happy New Year sandbaggers! As we all know calling someone a "sandbagger"can have negative connotations...... but around here it is somewhat of a compliment!

We would like to thank all of the athletes, trainers, and teams who have supported us over the last 5-years. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all the heavy duty operators out there (military, fire, and police) who have incorporated our products into their training regimens. We are proud and honoured to serve you!

We are excited for the road ahead and have many new things coming down the line for the New Year. 2013 will mark the introduction of our new multi-directional hip belt as well as the re-introduction of our HEAVY bags! We are also excited to showcase new athletes and training videos featuring our Sport Sandbag line-up.

We thought we should sign out with some pictures from the past year as we look forward with excitement to the year ahead.

Sincerely,


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THROW!

Meagan getting ready to work

New K-9 bag meets 3-year old heavy use K-9 bag

A truck full of sandbags for the Calgary Police

50-pound drag

Pendulums

Four year old 25-pound Classic bag going back to work.......

Mission Beach line-up

Southern California Police Training Facility

Awesome folks at SDPD

That's all folks. Check back soon for new products, videos, and workouts!


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