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"HOW TO GET THE WORKOUT OF YOUR LIFE...with only 2 pounds of wood"
How to Build Stronger, Healthier Shoulders (and a Whole
"I didn't think so either...until I tried them..."
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Every workout, there you are, pushing and pulling heavy weights (which is definitely a good thing), but there's more to it than strengthening the muscles alone. You must maintain stronger joints as well. After all, when you lift weights, you can only lift them in straight lines...but your body moves and functions in a circular manner. This is especially true for the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder. Think of how many different directions you can move your arm and how few of them you can reach with "weights" alone. |
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Indian ClubExercises |
Several thousand years ago, Indian wrestlers and warriors prepared themselves for battle by swinging wooden "clubs" to
condition their bodies and build
upper-body strength. This practice spread amongst many different countries throughout the ensuing years.
In the 1800's, British soldiers started practicing "Indian Club" techniques and brought them back to Europe where they became part of the physical culture tradition. Shortly after, European immigrants brought Indian Club training to American shores where this technique was adopted into American school physical education programs and military physical readiness training. Utilizing a series of graceful swinging movements, Indian Club training was a simple method for individuals to build stronger, healthier bodies while promoting joint integrity and improving overall strength. Sadly, Indian Club training fell out of favor in the 1920's but that didn't mean this ancient technique had to disappear forever. |
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The benefits of club swinging are endless and now you can bring this ancient tradition into your own workout with our
New Traditional Wooden Indian Clubs.
These clubs are light and portable - these classic clubs are only 17 inches in length, so they will easily fit into your gym bag. This makes Indian Club swinging an exercise you can do wherever you want. You simply need a space big enough to let you swing the clubs without interference. But just because the clubs are light doesn't mean that you aren't going to get one hell of a workout. Our classic clubs will give even the strongest of athletes a very vigorous workout when used correctly... |
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The biggest question on your mind is undoubtedly whether you really can get a great workout with something as light
as a few pounds. Think about what we are trying to do here (and keep in mind that Indian Club training is not like training with "weights" as you
know it) - the clubs allow you to apply resistance in a circular manner, thus increasing posture, blood flow, and flexibility to all
joints involved. Indian Clubs will help you "open" up your chest, increasing lung capacity and helping you breathe more efficiently. Remember how I mentioned the shoulder joint earlier? When the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder is made stronger, aligned, and more mobile, other joints like the wrist and elbow also benefit...and Indian Clubs can exercise the shoulder, wrist and elbow in ways not possible with traditional linear weight training. The movements are easy to learn and just a few minutes of club swinging makes you feel "solid" and ready for action. As a strength athlete, shoulder health is of the utmost importance - a few minutes of Indian Club swinging a day will keep your shoulders feeling stronger and more powerful. Indian Clubs have long been popular in the military and even today among modern combat athletes looking for greater shoulder strength and stability (see testimonial on the right). Of course, Indian Club training will benefit any athlete in any sport. |
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Scenes from theTraining DVD |
Just to make sure you learn the correct techniques, a complimentary instructional DVD is included with
each Indian club package.
The instructional DVD, called "Learn the Ancient Art of Indian Club Exercises," is hosted by Dr. Ed Thomas, Fulbright scholar, martial artist, and physical education teacher, who has been teaching classes in schools across the country. Dr. Thomas earned his B.S. and M.A. in Exercise Science from The University of Iowa and his Ed.S and Ed.D in Curriculum and Supervision from Northern Illinois University. Dr. Thomas has taught the art of Indian Club Swinging to the following schools: Northern Illinois University, Emory University, Upper Iowa University-Fort Benning, Troy State University-Fort Benning, and Graceland University. He is recognized by the Fitness Council of the National Sporting Goods Association as being a quotable health and fitness specialist. He began learning the art of club swinging over 50 years ago in the German-American gymnastics tradition. In 1988, he studied under a Burmese club swinging master while living in Rangoon. Soon, he reintroduced club swinging to the United States Army while working at the United States Army Physical Fitness School in the early-1990s. He has produced fitness programs for schools, the U.S. Army, and nations around the world. He has been studying kinesiology for 40+ years and is convinced of the incredible benefits of Indian club swinging. He learned the art of swinging the clubs while living in Korea, Germany, Burma and Thailand and studying their physical cultures. Ever since, he has been promoting the use of Indian Clubs throughout the world. |
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If you are ready to add
Indian Clubs to your routine, look no further than our Classic Wooden Indian Club package.
These clubs have a traditional look with a quality finish - dark brown, almost cherry. They are great for general use,
but they are also a great collector's piece. Every set of Indian clubs comes bundled
with the instructional DVD as well.
Do NOT underestimate these clubs because of their seemingly light weight. They will give you a great workout, regardless of your strength. When we first received these clubs, I picked up the clubs and gave them a try. I broke a sweat just minutes into the routine. For such a small amount of weight, they sure do make you work. One additional note about the clubs - they are hand-turned from solid wood, and as with any handmade, natural product they may have small imperfections. Rest assured that these slight differences in the cosmetic appearance of the clubs will not affect their functionality in any way. Training with Indian clubs is a great way to improve your overall physical strength, flexibility, and shoulder integrity. They are portable, easy to pick up and use, and will produce results almost immediately. No matter what your age or ability level, these clubs are an excellent workout. Pick up a pair today! Train hard,  John Wood |
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