A complete and comprehensive training manual on how to use the Speed Bag as a unique fitness workout. Written for beginners to advanced users, it includes equipment, punching techniques
The author is a frustrated drummer, trying to get a workout. With some familiarity in boxing, and a black belt in martial arts, he has used the speed bag for over 30 years. His main emphasis is to explore the self-expressive opportunities of the unique rhythmic sounds of the bag. He personally uses these rhythmic sounds as a creative drum pattern to music, and prefers to do this while riding a stationary cycle. He has attended numerous sporting good and fitness trade shows performing demonstrations and teaching seminars, including the 1996 Olympics.
He has developed several speed bag training video's to accompany the book. The first video, the two hour comprehensive teaching video, features the 24 techniques of the book, as well as demonstrations of hitting to music and "Punch & Ride" - which is joining a speed bag and stationary cycle together. An Awesome fitness experience!
The authors "day job" is a professional in the rehabilitation field. His most recent video is titled "Rhythm & Rehab" which features how to use the speed bag as a rehabilitation activity. ( This teaching video has many text captions for the hearing impaired. ) Rhythm & Rehab. explores how to adapt the speed bag for those with physical challenges or disabilities. It has extend footage of hitting the speed bag in a wheelchair. The speed bag adapts perfectly to any physical limitations, and this video will teach you how to make it work for you, in either your home or clinic location.