Total Power Fitness

Jack Blatherwick

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:38:19 +0000

“After decades of searching, I believe the Russian Box might just be the best skating-specific workout around, the BEST!”

YouTube Demos

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:39:00 +0000

Plyometrics from TP Fitness

Jed Smith – UNI Strength Coach

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:49:21 +0000

“The Russian Box is a phenomenal training tool. We use it with numerous sports here at UNI and have had great success. The Russian Box is the most versatile plyometric and agility device I have found. We have devised beginning, intermediate and advanced programming to develop flexibility, balance, leg and core strength, posture, coordination, and finally explosive and reactive strength. It really is an awesome tool. The Total Prep/TP FITNESS design is of a quality construction that far exceeds any other piece of workout equipment I have found and the only one that I would trust to hold up to 330 lb athletes, day after day.”

Jed Smith – Strength and Conditioning Coach UNI Football/Basketball

T. Lentz (VA)

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:53:56 +0000

“I was impressed with the workmanship and materials used [for the Russian Box™, as well as how easily everything was to assemble. All in all it was quick to assemble and very well constructed with quality materials all of which are nicely finished.”

Mike Florin (South St. Paul Youth Hockey Coach)

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:53:20 +0000

The Russian Box is best hockey specific leg workout that I have come across & I am very glad it was recommended to me. I found it to be a great training tool for developing leg strength & lateral explosiveness, while working the legs independently, a very important key for skating power. With proper warm up it is very safe for all ages & great for training muscle memory for younger players.

The Russian Box by TP FITNESS

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:52:49 +0000

Providing this sport-specific training tool for over 10 years. Perfect for Hockey, Football, a number of sports in which explosive leg power is key to your performance.

Joe Gutilla (Head Football Coach)

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:51:03 +0000

“The kids dread working out on it because it is so physically demanding and exhausting. Just what I like to hear!! The explosive leg power it produces cannot be matched on any other device. While the squat may develop hip and leg strength it does not provide the essential explosive movements needed by athletes in order to develop quick changes in direction. As much as football players (or athletes in general) need to utilize the squat, they also should use the Russian box equally to increase their explosive power. Aside from the muscular advantages the Russian box provides it also helps to develop stamina and cardio vascular conditioning. It is especially useful in football because of the nature of the game itself. As you know football is played in short bursts of energy. Many plays last no longer than 10 to 12 seconds. A set of 3 – 30 second reps on the Russian box can in many ways simulate that type of energy output, and help develop the cardio-vascular endurance a football player needs.”

Andrew Alberts (Vancouver Canucks)

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:50:19 +0000

“My experiences with the Russian Boxes started as a junior in high school. I didn’t have very good individual leg strength as a tall skater. The more I used the boxes, I developed more strength in my legs the better skater I became and the more powerful my stride was. I’ve grown from being an ok skater with decent mobility to a pretty damn good skater with good mobility for my size. Currently: I am a junior Defenseman @ Boston College playing in the Hockey East conference. I have no doubt in my mind that I have made tremendous improvement in my skating ability because of the use of The Russian Box by TP Fitness over the last 6 years. In my off season workouts The Russian Box is one of the most important pieces of equipment I have in my training. The boxes are high quality and worth every penny spent!”
Boston Bruins / NC Panthers / Vancouver Canucks

Kevin Miehm

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:47:01 +0000

Train Like a Pro(NHL, IHL and European Elite Leagues, Certified through the International Sports Science Association as a Specialist in Sports Conditioning, and through the American Fitness Professionals Association as a Certified Strength Consultant and Certified Personal Trainer)

“I am extremely excited about ‘this’ new product we have bought. I have tried this plyometric device out and it is the finest unit I have ever been on. It is another great hockey specific tool that we will be adding to our new facility (Train Like a Pro). The concept of the Russian Box is to increase first stride speed and lateral explosiveness, the two most important elements for any hockey player. We will have their strongest commercial model which is extremely durable. It is very obvious Total Prep has done their home work and has come up with a piece of equipment that will highly benefit any athlete, especially hockey players. I don’t endorse many products but this one is so far superior to other products that I am excited to spread the word about it.”

2 months later:
We have been using the Russian Box at our sport specific training facility for about two months and are absolutely thrilled with the results our athletes are getting. It has become one of the most important pieces of equipment in our gym. We train over 100 OHL players and strengthening their skating muscles is a top priority. The large landing surface and solid design, has allowed our athletes to explode much further then our other lateral box. I highly recommend that any player trying to improve their stride power and frequency use the Russian Box, as it is by far the best piece of equipment available.

Steve Serdachny, B.ED,S.P.E

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:44:46 +0000

The Russian Box provides excellent off ice training for players of all abilities. It allows players to develop explosive power, speed, agility, balance, coordination, and quick feet. It will help you strive for excellence and develop maximum skating performance on the ice. The Russian Box should be a regular part of every players off ice training regiment. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to improve and develop explosive speed and power on the ice!

Steve Serdachny, B.ED, S.P.E, Professional Skating & Skills Coach. Steve is the Skating coach for the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) and the Skating and Hockey Expert on Hockey Canada’s TV show “Hockey Academy” on the NHL Network