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I started training in the A.P. Belt last year during my off season in preparation for the new season and the Australian open. Since that time my ranking has gone from in the 300’s to currently #67 on the WTA tour. While it is a grinding workout, I was surprised how it was really so much fun, especially with my IPOD.

This belt really helped me with my strength, endurance, balance and explosiveness. My legs got stronger because the belt makes you stay very low, improving my footwork. My endurance and fitness improved because of all the interval repetitions.

Once you improve your strength and endurance, you can focus more on your game and stroke technique. It helps you work your feet more to find the right balance when you are hitting the ball and build recovery into the folowthrough out wide. Staying down and compact with the legs makes me much more explosive and quick. When you take the belt off, you feel very light and fast. If you are determined to play at the top level, you don’t want to be training without it!