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TESTIMONIALS & COMMENTARY
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"Hi Jeff,
I wanted to get back to you regarding a testimonial about your straps. Before I launch into it, let me give you a brief history...
I have been personal training on Bay St. for 12 years. Over that time, there have been many innovations on how we exercise, most notably, on how we can exercise while engaging the muscles of the 'core'. I have long been training my clients with calisthenics in mind, but, depending on the fitness level of the subject, many exercises were not practical.
On a more personal note, I was creating workouts for myself on the Toronto waterfront utilizing swing sets and monkey bars to do pull-ups and push-ups with various degrees of difficulty. Realizing that there must be 'something else out there', I found your website. After trying strap-based workouts I can honestly say that I will be doing them forever!
I had the opportunity to try a competitors system, and, although it came with a snazzy DVD and workbook, it is fundamentally flawed with its single-point attachment. I found them uncomfortable during every pressing movement since my shoulders got in the way, and the straps were not adjustable to be short enough for use with my power rack. Furthermore, their strap is fed through a loop which allows for more movement, but consequently increases potential injury.
When anyone is first learning the unique principals of this type of training, they rely on one side. With the other system, the stabilizing arm can not hold a static length which can cause the person to fall to the floor. I was witness to this when my feet slid off a thera-ball during push-ups!
Your system works best for me since they are actually two separate straps which allow my clients to rely on one side when we are trying something new. In addition, I can better change the strap positions based on different exercises, and more importantly, different clients. Something that can not be done as well with single-point attachment based products.
As a side note, I also especially like the fact that they are so sturdy. The hardware you have used looks strong enough to lift my car.
On a personal note, last March I caught a virus affecting my heart which led to a lengthy hospital stay and convalescence period, (viral myocarditis). The road to recovery was lengthy due to heart rate and blood pressure restrictions and medications for the next several months. I managed to get my former level of fitness back, slowly, by September. My renewed lease on life led me to believe that I could do better if I had the right equipment, but my level of fitness remained unchanged for the next few months.
Then, I received my new straps over this past Christmas, and I have increased my strength substantially, in just 2 months. During my strength testing phase, I consistently set 6-rep max records on lifts that I thought had seen their glory days long gone. Although I have always been careful to balance my assistant movers, these straps forced me to challenge them in a way never experienced, which I am sure made the difference in my overall strength.
What more can I say, Jeff. I talk to anyone who will listen about suspension training and your products. As far as I am concerned, with Vegas Pro Straps, the sky is the limit!
Thanks again for a terrific product!
Sincerely, - Brendan Dunklee,
FLMP, N.S.C.A.-CPT, C.S.P.S., O.F.C., C.F.C
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"I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how pleased I am with the Vegas Pro® Straps. I've used the TRX® version and honestly, I'm puzzled why anyone would prefer those to yours. The two-point attachment makes for a much more comfortable workout. The quality of material feels top notch. And finally, at about 1/2 the price of TRX®, there isn't any down side with the Vegas Pro® Straps.Thanks again for your help." - Seth C. Winnetka, IL
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"I am very satisfied with the Vegas Pro Straps! "
- Victor B., Lansing, MI
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"...suspension training will continue to catch on. ...regular people are working out with them.
A suspension trainer is essentially a pair of straps with handles that you attach to any overhead point, such as a beam, tree limb or door. Part of your body is off the ground on every exercise. For example, you can do push-ups or squats holding the handles or put your feet in the handles and do crunches.
"It's part of this whole functional training movement,...athletes like it so much because it replicates real life activities."
- Jeff Halevy, personal trainer and fitness coach
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"Just redeployed back from West Asia and noticed that the strap system has a new handle configuration. Do you offer replacement handles/upgrades for sale? Thanx for reading this query and for making a quality product that added a twist to our cross fit workouts. Have a g'one."
-Eulogio C. A II
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"I work out at a martial arts school called Practial Martial Arts in Corte Madera CA. About 6 months ago we installed around 10 or 12 sets of straps. We spend the last 10 mins of ever training session using the straps - the results have been amazing!"
-Brian, P. California
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"I just discovered your product on the web today. I wish I had 4 months ago before I bought the TRX. I like suspension training but my biggest complaint with the TRX was the single point of attachment. Their price is another issue.
As a professional trainer I understand the advantage of 2 points of attachment in creating more favorable force vectors. I feel bad that I did not know about your straps sooner. Because of me, 3 clients and 2 other trainers have invested in TRX. If I was in a position financially right now, I would order the vegas pro straps immediately. Hopefully soon."
-Frank Colletti, CPT
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"Dear Jeff and company:
I bought the Vegas Pro Straps after being very dissatisfied with rings and the cheaper version out there. Yours is a great product, very easy to adjust and very well made. I am so happy with this purchase. I am still in the stages of learning and tweaking my routine but with this product, one does not even need to do pull-ups, it is really versatile. Thanks for putting it out there." Best,
-Jose A. Altamonte Springs,
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"I have to give you props for being able to do the dips. I just got a pair of these the other day and after setting them up I cannot do dips at all, my arms shake back and forth too much. Other than that though, these things are pretty great." YT comment
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"Dear Jeff,
The vegas straps are awesome, great work out strength wise."
- Dr. Phrashant V. K.
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"Hey Jeff,
Just wanted to let you know how much I have been enjoying the straps! Got them on Monday and have used them Tues/Weds/Thursday. It has been nice to get out of the gym and ride my bike to various parks in the area each day and use the straps combined with various cardio/conditioning exercises. The exercises on the straps keep my heart rate up as well. In an hour I can burn over 1200 calories according to my hear rate monitor. Great product and design!"
-Sincerely, Jon C.
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"These look like they provide a really cool workout. Was wondering whether to go for the TRX® straps or these - these seem more useful in that you can adjust the height/individual lengths"
-YT comment 2008
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"Jeff...I received the Vegas Pro Straps today and just wanted to say thank you . They are absolutely amazing. I just finished working out on them. I recommend the Vegas Pro Straps to anyone looking to take there fitness to the next level. Excellent quality very user friendly. You have my endorsement to the fullest with this product, and I will be sure to introduce all my fighters and fitness buffs to these straps...Thanks again, " - Pete S.
Koncrete Kombat
Pennsylvania
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Jeff,
"I apologize for not getting the opportunity to write you earlier, but I've been meaning to tell you how much I've loved my weight vest and the VEGAS PROŽ straps. My clients are 'enjoying' them too!
I actually train guys who want to become Navy SEALs, FBI agents, etc. (or active SEALs, etc continue to train with me) so I was well aware of the [name with held suspension strap] system you see advertised nowadays. I've loved the utility of it, however I've found the quality of the materials to be disappointing, especially for the price they're asking for it. So when I saw your launch of your straps, and read of the quality of them, I couldn't wait to order them.
Well, they've arrived and I couldn't be more pleased. I can't get over how well made they are and hope to order some more for both my training locations. And vest too... you can never have enough vests!!"
- David D., Long Beach, CA
"I'm always looking for new, innovative ways to take my workouts to the next level. Since being introduced to the " VEGAS PROŽ" Motion TrainingTM System, I've been able to do that at home, in the park, or at the gym. They are easy to use; yet far superior to traditional exercises that have been so customary in many training routines. No matter what your goal, I highly recommend using VEGAS PROŽ straps if you want to take your workouts to the next level."
- Clark Bartram, Escondido, CA
"I just thought that I would let you know that I finished my first workout with the VEGAS PROŽ. Rather, it just finished me! All I could say during my workout was "Wow!" I was doing a quick workout before of push-ups, crunches, dips, and bicep curls before using the VEGAS PROŽ. I was used to doing 3 sets of 20 for push-ups, now, I can just get to about 7-8 reps each set before I collapse. Even with the first workout done, I can already tell that this is the best workout equipment I own!"
- Chad B., Princeton, IL
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