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Poly Rope Products

by admin on May 27, 2010

**Proper Usage – CAPS ARE NOT TO BE USED AS HANDLES!  Hold below the capped area and not on the cap.**

Poly Battling Ropes® are commercial grade and exercise quality ropes and have been manufactured with a special type of combination material chosen specifically by creator John Brookfield for their flexible, durable, non-abrasive, non shedding, water proof design. The core material is made from a high tensile Polypropylene with a heavy duty outer jacket Polyester yarn added for optimum abrasion resistance, increased strength, durability & gripping comfort. These ropes are perfect for the velocity-wave or pole training systems and can be used for indoor or outdoor use and will not shed or splinter. In addition, these ropes can be used for sled pulls, rope climbing and tug-o war. The rope ends are capped using an adhesive lined heat shrunk polymer cap which will prevent the rope from unraveling and extend the life expectancy of your rope.

Battling Ropes® are the original training & undulation ropes. There are many rope suppliers and knock off’s selling lower quality nylon, polyester or plastic type ropes. Don’t be fooled by these cheaper prices! These ropes will not give you the same training experience, feel, product quality, reliability and years of dependability that you will receive from the original Battling Ropes®.

The 1.5” 50 ft. rope is the best rope to start with for general physical preparedness & conditioning.  The benefits of training with this rope are as follows:

  1. Increased muscular & strength endurance (work capacity & sustained power/velocity)
  2. Increased cardiovascular endurance
  3. Great for warm up & cool down
  4. Helps remove blood lactate (lactic acid build up)
  5. Builds mental toughness
  6. Great for core training (when done properly)
  7. Trains & balances both sides of the body
  8. Can be used for foot work & balance drills (i.e. lunges, Bosu, jumping  jacks, stability discs, etc.)
  9. Can be used by beginners, intermediate or advanced by varying rope length or by adding training complexes.
  10. Develops basic grip strength
  11. Good for rehab or working around an injury
  12. Weight loss/fat burning
  13. Develops balance & rootedness
  14. Can be used for modified partner training (16.5 ft.  ropes are best for this)

The 2” 50 ft. rope is best for specific or specialty physical preparedness and athletic conditioning:

  1. Intermediate & advanced or for larger, heaver athletes
  2. Power & explosive training (short duration)
  3. Extreme mental toughness
  4. Great for core training
  5. Advanced grip training (grappling or racket sports)
  6. Used by NFL and MMA Pro’s.
  7. Develops balance & rootedness
  8. Develops strength
  9. Can be used for Pole Training System (100 ft. rope is best length)
  10. Best for conditioning test (Tsunami)

Battling Ropes® Benefits:
•    Increased anaerobic and aerobic capacity
•    Increased power and strength
•    Sustained power for longer durations
•    Increased motivation and mental endurance
•    High intensity metabolic & fat burning workout
•    Non-impact cardio
•    Intensive core training
•    Reach maximum heart rate in minimal time
•    Maintain fitness while rehabbing injuries

As you train with the Battling Ropes® you will get a superior aerobic and anaerobic workout.  You are in control of the intensity and how hard and how long you workout. You will quickly notice how Battling Ropes® Training will transfer into your sport or activity. You and your clients will not only have a lot of fun with your training, but you will also find yourself more motivated in general!

Poly Battling Ropes® Price: From $154.99 to $499.99 – This is our most popular rope due to the high quality and durability.  It can be used indoors or outdoors and are not abrasive.  Choose from 50 ft. or 100 ft. lengths and 1.5″ or 2″ diameters.  The 100 ft. rope is the standard rope for the pole (pulling) system.

Poly Battling Rope® & Challenge DVD Combo (50 ft.) Price: From $184.99 to $286.45 – This combo includes one (1) 50 ft. polyester Battling Rope® in the size of your choice and the “Challenge Level 1″ DVD.  Exchanges only – no refunds. Why not check out John’s Wave Velocity Training eBook too! The “Battling Ropes® Challenge DVD” is a dynamic training DVD that shows you a wide variety of exercises in the Battling Rope® Level 1 training. In Level 1 he takes you through the basics, but then takes you onto the intermediate exercises and then the advanced.

Poly Battling Rope® & Pole System DVD Combo (100 ft.) Price: From $184.99 to $286.45 – This combo includes one (1) 100 ft. polyester Battling Rope® in the size of your choice and the Pole System DVD. Why not check out John’s new Pole System Training Manual too! In this training DVD John Brookfield, the creator of the Battling Ropes® System, releases the pole system which is the strength endurance phase of the System. The pole system is a revolutionary way to boost your strength endurance to a phenominal level. As with all of the Battling Ropes® Systems, the pole system demands that the user uses constant output without using momentum. The pole system builds strength and endurance from every possible angle while also keeping the heart rate up. John shows a wide variety of exercises such as the forward and backward pull, as well as the rope climber. Simply put, the Battling Ropes® Pole System will give you a tremendous advantage over the competition! Be sure to get this advantage before your competition does!

Poly Battling Ropes® 50 ft. Combo (1.5″ & 2″) Price: $399.99 – In this combo you’ll receive one (1) 1.5″ 50 ft. and one (1) 2″ 50 ft. poly rope.  This is the best choice to allow multiple athletes to train at the same time side by side. In addition, you can start with the 1.5″ and progress to the 2″ any time you want.  Be sure to check out John Brookfield’s Pole Training Manual and eBooks.

Poly Battling Ropes® 1.5″ 50 ft. (Pair) Price: $299.99 You Save!: $10.00 on two ropes – In this combo you’ll receive two (2) 1.5″ 50 ft. poly ropes. This is the perfect combo for those who prefer to have multiple people training at the same time side by side allowing athletes to push each other to their maximum potential. Or, keep one for yourself and give the gift of health by giving one to a friend!. Be sure to check out John Brookfield’s eBooks. This combo is perfect when you need more than one rope during training sessions.

Poly Partner Battling Ropes® (16.5 ft. ea.) Price: From $102.50 to $169.50 – This non-abrasive rope is the best choice for partner training in cases where you may lose your grip and the rope is pulled out of your hands by your partner. By adding a partner to your rope training, you double the difficulty and result due to the added partner resistance. Partner training will also increase your balance and your base while helping you and your partner to develop the ability to change your movement and direction of your arms dynamically. This training will increase your hand speed, coordination, grip strength, timing, and muscular & cardiovascular endurance. You’ll receive two (2) ropes both measuring 16.5 ft. in length and available in either 1.5″ or 2″ sizes.

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Training Strategies

by Coach Bruce Pahl on March 30, 2010

The Battling Ropes® training system is redefining how athletes and average joes are training and the incredible results they’re getting aren’t easily achieved with any other training system. This system was created by multi-world record holder John Brookfield and it’s taking the fitness industry by storm including professional and amateur school sports teams, MMA fighters, top coaches and personal trainers. This revolutionary method of training is redefining interval and cardio training.

Most trainees that we speak to say that they are amazed at how hard and challenging a 50 ft 1.5” or 2” piece of rope can be, but that they as well as their clients & athletes LOVE the immediate effects and results that they’re experiencing. Most people that are new to the ropes completely gas out in 30 to 60 seconds. This training fatigue is happening both cardiovascularly and muscularly.

TRAINING SUGGESTIONS & METHODS

  1. Start with a 1.5” 50 ft. poly or manila rope (the 1.5″ 50 ft. poly is our standard rope) unless you are a well conditioned athlete, then you could start with the 2” poly or anaconda (manila). After you have trained with the 1.5” rope for a few months, then add the 2” rope to your training. The 1.5” poly rope weighs 23 lbs where as the 2” poly rope weighs 40 lbs. This is quite a jump and will fatigue your muscles and heart very quickly. Alternating between the 1.5” and the 2” rope is a good way to build up your endurance and strength.
  2. Do a variety of exercises per set and instead of doing only one exercise for one minute straight, try doing five different exercises for 10-20 seconds per exercise. This method will help to keep you from having one major muscle area fatigue out so quickly. Have someone with a stop watch calling out the different exercises and when it’s time to switch. If you are alone just count one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand until you get to ten then switch exercises. If you count out loud it will make it that more difficult. Rest for as long as necessary depending on your goals, then choose five more exercises and do another set.

    Battling Ropes

    Smokin' it on the Ropes!

  3. Use core and legs and not just arms – If your arms and shoulders are tiring out quickly try to incorporate your abs and legs into your movements more. Try making smaller or tighter movements and alternate these with larger movements.
  4. Change training positions – By using a variety of training positions such as standing, kneeling, seated on a stability ball or sitting on the ground, you will be able to target different working muscles and intensities. For advanced training you can stand on two stability discs while using the rope which will increase the difficulty and intensity. We have found that if you are able to pump your legs your heart rate goes up much faster while on the stability discs. Another method that John suggests is interval training by doing a set of weights like bench press or kettlebell swings, then immediately doing one minute on the ropes instead of resting between your weight lifting sets. If you have really good balance, try performing the ropes while kneeling on a stability ball.
  5. Partner training – By using a pair of 16.5’ partner ropes 1.5” or 2” you can greatly increase the complexity and intensity of the training by having a resisting partner. Below you can view a video of myself and John Brookfield doing the partner ropes. However, in this video we are using a pair of 25 ft. 1.5” ropes.  It also looks like the video has been speed up, but I can tell you it is actual speed! It just goes to show how beneficial the partner ropes can be for grip strength, balance and hand and arm speed. In the video we are also doing the rope press with the 2” rope and it is very challenging and develops a lot of shoulder strength.
  6. Competition – The name is Battling Ropes® for a reason. Having multiple people competing on the ropes will greatly multiply your training intensity and motivation. You can have one person doing the wave training on a 1.5” rope and another more advanced person using the 2” rope but they can still compete against each other. This method works great for kids, women or beginners.
  7. Variable intensity – You can vary the rope intensity by shortening or lengthening the rope. If you have a 50 ft. rope which is normally 25 ft. away from the anchor, you can wrap it around the anchor or pole a few extra times thereby shortening the length and lessening the weight of the rope. You can also tie down the end of the rope and stretch it out straight the entire 50 feet length then hold the rope with one hand in front of the other. The length of the rope will greatly enhance the intensity. You can also add ankle or wrist weight to the rope and increase the weight.

You can learn a lot from John Brookfield’s DVDs, manuals and e-books. I hope you enjoy trying out the above training suggestions and I would love to hear your comments and other rope training routines that you’re using.

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