My guest today is Dave “The Band Man” Schmitz. Dave's a strength coach who focuses entirely on using resistance training bands to build mobility, stability and strength. I have to confess that despite my years of work as a professional strength coach, and my own personal training experiences, I have used bands mainly for injury rehabilitation.
 
During this conversation Dave explains his philosophy, the light bulb moment that got him started with bands, how bands are the most versatile strength building option, why they're the best option for injury prevention and longevity, what bands you need to get started, and finally why bands allow you to have your own portable gym when you travel.
 
After this conversation with Dave I’m having a complete rethink about how I approach strength training! Some of the topics covered include:
 
Maximising your opportunities outside of the gym (32:00)
Movement beats muscles for longevity (39:00)
The importance of athletic development over sports specific training (49:00)
The benefits of multi-planar work to improve weaknesses in a joint (53:30)
Choosing the right resistance bands (1:05:00)
How triathletes can incorporate resistance bands into their training (1:25:00)

 
If you would like to purchase any of Dave’s digital resources, please go HERE and use the following code at checkout - ward10  
 
To find out more about Dave and some of his resistance band resources, please check out the links below.
 

Websites   
https://resistancebandtraining.com
https://members.resistancebandtraining.com
Resistance Band Training Blog
Resistance Band Training Store

 
Instagram - @thebandgym 
 
Dave answers all of his own emails If you have a question for him you can reach him at the following address:
Dave@resistancebandtraining.com
 
Youtube - Bandtrainingworkouts  (This is broken into multiple playlists)
 
Dave recommended this book which is right in line with my current agenda -  
Outlive - The Science and Arty of Longevity by Peter Attia
 
In the conversation, Dave also referenced some of the videos outlined below:

 
6-Ways to Change up Training Intensity with 1 Band
Turning 1 Band Chest Exercise into 15

4-Ways to Change Resistance in 1 Band

6 Exercise Total Body Workout Flow
10-Reasons to Strength Train on Your Feet

 
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