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When
can I expect to see result?
Theoretically
speaking, in the short term, you can see result immediately.
In another words, you can perform an exercise with the
Xvest on, take the Xvest
off and do the exact same exercise and you will immediately
see results, you're either quicker if you're doing a
reactive or agility drill; you're faster if you're doing
a speed drill; or you're jumping higher or longer if
you are doing some type of jumping drill. Those are
the result of the short term.
In
the long term, when you periodize out your program,
what you'll find is you will hit your maximum result
at a certain date and time in the future based upon
your programs, but you will see results immediately.
Can
the Xvest
help me lose weight?
If
you're after weight loss, the Xvest can assist you
in your weight reduction goal. The Xvest will increase
your caloric consumption during power walking, jogging
or any activity you utilize in your weight reduction
program. The Xvest
adds weight to your body and the added weight will
immediately intensify your activity, in return you
will burn more calories in that same exercise. Simply
put, you are creating more resistance therefore your
muscles have to work harder to propel you. Therefore
you burn more calories and hence more excess body
fat.
How
does the Xvest
fit my body type?
The
Xvest
is a bi-valve design, so we can fit it to any torso
length, and almost any body weight, we can custom
manufacture a Xvest if necessary. Because of the two-piece
design the Xvest can be customized to fit your body type
and length, it also places the weights in an optimal
center of gravity. The Xvest also has lateral straps
that are elastic, which are stretched and secured
to the front part of the vest so the weights do not
slap against your body when you are in motion.
What
age can you start using the Xvest?
The
rule of thumb is if they are younger than 15 years
of age, it is not recommended. What is recommended
is focusing on the form, technique and the fundamentals
of the sport. Once you have developed strong fundamentals
and good form then you can progress into resistance
training.
What
weight do I start out with?
It
depends on the exercise and your condition. It is
recommended to start out very low (4 to 6 percent
of body weight). Even if it is a power-walking program,
start out low. And once you become accustom to that
extra weight, add more resistance weight.
If
you are a conditioned athlete and you are doing speed
or agility drills, you should not use any more weight
than 4 to 6 percent of body weight. If you are doing
endurance type conditioning the weight to use will
vary from 2 to 8 percent of body weight.
If
you are doing plyometric exercises and you are working
on explosive movements and the power aspect of the
biomechanical movement, go for a maximum weight, you
are not after a ton of repetition.
Keep
in mind, you should never go over 10 to 12 percent
of you body weight. Therefore if you weight 200 lbs,
20 - 24 lbs would be the maximum weight that you would
use, in any drill or exercise.
How
can I incorporate the Xvest
into rehab programs for post-operative athletes?
Once
you progress through basic range of motion, and you've
started on your strengthening exercises, incorporate
the Xvest into your rehab program. Because of balance
issues the Xvest is safer and a better alternative
than putting weights in your hands to work on exercises
such as squats or lunges to help develop the hamstring,
gluts, quads, and so forth. It's a great way to add
weight to the body one pound at a time and allows
you to free-up your hands to use the parallel bars
if need be. The Xvest allows you to focus on the actual
movement and not worry about falling out of balance
and reinjuring yourself.
Can
the military utilize the vest in the training programs?
Absolutely, many branchs of the armed services and
Special Forces currently use the Xvest within their
basic training. They use it for their daily calistenics,
running, and conditioning programs.
The
Xvest
allows for the same weighted resistance as a backpack
but with greater balance lessening the possibilty
of a back injury.
Could
the Xvest benefit
female athletes?
Absolutely.
Women can use the Xvest
the same way as the men. But make sure, no matter
if you are a male or female athlete, proper fitting
and use of appropriate weight is the key for success.
How
do you change the weight?
Great
question, and the answer is very easily. The Xvest's
weight can be adjusted one (1) pound at a time, by
simply removing or adding the one-pound weights in
their individual slots inside the pockets.
Where
can I buy the Xvest?
We
sell the Xvest direct, so place your order here on
the website or you can call us to place your order.
What
credit cards do you accept?
We
accept Visa, Master Card, Discover and American
Express.
Why use only
10 percent of body weight?
The 10% of body weight is related to speed, agility
and plyometric training as well as any activity where
there is a heel strike.
Why do you need 40 lbs if only 10%?
Our 40 and 84 pound vest are utilized in body weight
exercises (pull-ups, push-ups, dips, squats, lunges....)
Also many individuals train at heavy weight increments
for acclimation or work hardening training ( fire
fighters, police and the military)
Why
is the Xvest different from ankle weights and hand
weights?
Weighting your extremities is very dangerous, because
of the stress placed on a single joint and the stretching
of the connective tissue. As for the Xvest, the added
weight is distributed over a large area known as
the "CORE" so there isn't stress to a single
joint or stretching of connective tissue.
Will
wearing the Xvest hurt my back?
Not only is the Xvest safe to use, it will help support
your back through a neurological response called "proprioception".
In lay terms, your body senses the Xvest against your
core causing your muscles to fire. This will help
stabilize your spine and give you a core workout at
the same time.
Do you ship overseas... Canada, Europe, Asia?
Yes, we can ship anywhere. And, we have shipped to
Japan, Korea, Germany, UK, Australia, New Zealand,
Austria, France, Italy, Cech Republic, Russia, Middle
East, Canada, Sweden and most of South America.
Do you have a distributor?
Our USA distributors are MF Perform Better, Renegade
Training, Mega Fitness, Boot Camp Fitness, Advantage
Sports & Fitness, Force Tech, Inc. And, in Canada
Fitness Source
I'm in amateur sports... how will it help me?
As an Athlete you understand the importance of speed,
quickness, strength and endurance. The Xvest can
and will improve all aspects of the aforementioned
attributes of an athlete. If you want me to be more
specific send me a specific question.
Can I use it for swimming?
Our Xvest is currently utilized by the US women's
synchronized swim team as well as numerous Olympic
swimmers. So yes, you can use the Xvest while you're
swimming.
Can
the Xvest help me firm up and get the "sculpted
look"?
Yes, the Xvest will help you burn more calories during
your workout. But to get the ripped body your after
nutrition will be your number one focus.
Why can I burn more calories (you say up to 70%)
using the Xvest?
Your body is acclimated to your weight and it burns
calories based on weight, exercise, duration and intensity.
When you add weight to you body more muscles are recruited
to support the function of moving the weight so more
calories are burned to support the muscles. Secondly,
your intensity will sky rocket by adding more weight,
and it doesn't take a large amount of weight, either.
Consider this, you are on stair stepper for thirty
minutes let's say you climb 100 flights of stairs
and each flight has 20 steps that equals 2000 steps
and you add 6 pounds of weight to the vest. That means
you moved an extra 12,000 pounds of weight during
that 30 minutes. Now, you can see how adding weight
to your body in a safe manner using the Xvest can
improve efficiency of your exercise and burn
more calories.
Can I use it in my aerobics class or any group exercise?
Many people are using the Xvest in group aerobics
such as step, spinning and kick boxing classes. It
will intensify your workout and take your body to
the next level.
I'm already
overweight... why would I need to put on a vest to
help me lose weight?
Being overweight is a problem for most people; by
adding more weight to your core you burn more calories.Your
body acclimates to your weight and it burns calories
to support numerous functions of your body. One of
those functions is muscle fiber movement.By adding
weight to your body more muscle fibers are recuited
into use therefore more calories burned. And, if you
burn more calories than you consume you will lose
weight.
Can I travel with the Xvest?
Yes. But because of security regulations the Xvest
must be packed and checked, you may not carry it on
board an airplane.
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