Some Recent Administrivia

Today Im going to cover some recent issues that have been cropping up. Take a look and see if theres any topics that you may have been wondering about:

1. Tracking Numbers, Shipping Times etc

All "small" items i.e. books, dvds, super grippers etc are shipped directly from our offices.

We currently use the Endicia mailing system which automatically sends you an email with a tracking number as soon as your order is scanned at the post office.

This system is very dependable and reliable.

Please allow 48 hours from the time of order placement for the tracking number to be sent and make sure to check your inbox or other relevant folded in your email system.

Larger items, ie sand bags, climbing ropes, etc, are shipped directly from the manufacturer. We will be happy to provide a tracking number upon your request, but please respect all posted lead times for larger items.

2. Sandbag Ordering

As a side note, our sandbag manufacturer has recently informed us that their current turn around time has been increased to 4-6 weeks during the busy summer season.

We place all orders with our various manufacturers immediately upon receipt in an effort to expedite the process as much as possible.

If you need to order sandbags by a certain date, please place your order well in advance.


Vinyl 75 Pound Sandbag
3. Ivanko Super Grippers

Our office staff is working feverishly to keep up with the demand for Ivanko Super Grippers and the interest has been mounting as the price increase from $24.99 to $29.99 is looming upon us.

Dont worry, there is still time, but better to act quick to grab one:
Ivanko Super Gripper

And yes, for those of you who have asked, we do have extra springs available but it is highly unlikely that the current springs will ever wear out or break.

4. Chest Expander Complete Sets

If you have ordered a complete set of Chest Expanders , we are shipping the complimentary Bonomo Cable course from our office, and the cables will be shipped separately from Lifeline. Again, please allow 10-14 business days for the chest expanders to arrive.

5. Overseas Orders

If you are located overseas and would like to place an order please contact us ahead of time with the following information:

1. Name
2. Complete Shipping Address
3. Desired Items

We will then be in touch with more details on the ordering process.

6. Foreign Shipping Options

There have been some recent changes in overseas shipping services by the
United States Postal Service. We calculate shipping costs by order weight
and location although there is now a global flat rate option which cost $38
and means the cost will not change no matter how many items we include
in a flat rate box.

For example, we can fit up to 10 hand grippers, or half a dozen books &
dvds in a flat rate box for the same shipping price. This option is actually
very economical when you combine several different items at once.

7. Declined orders

If you place an order and find that our system has declined it, please contact us by phone or email and we will help rectify the problem immediately.

Whew – hopefully this information will make things much easier on all fronts. This June is turning into one of our biggest and busiest months ever – and were just getting warned up.

If you need anything else, please dont hesitate to contact us.

Train hard,
John Wood

A Message From Shelby

If you've called in or placed an order, most likely you’ve received a reply from me about the shipment of your order! I would just like to clear up some questions that I receive frequently to assist those of you in ordering, and I have a special request at the end so that I can ensure that your package gets to the correct address, quickly!

All of these questions and answers will also be located on the Product Question and Answer page in case you delete this or need to refer back! Thanks everyone! I enjoy hearing from all of you!

Shelby

Questions

How do you ship?

We ship most products via the United States Postal Service Priority Mail.
If you order a Log Bar, Climbing Rope or Bulgarian Bag it will be shipped via UPS.
If you order Sandbags, a Peg Board or Jump Rope, it will be shipped via Fed-Ex.

How long will it take until my package arrives?

This is a good question. This depends on when you place the order, (we are located in Michigan which is Eastern time, and we are usually out of the office after 5:00 pm. -- out training our forearms!) and where you live.

If you live within the United States and you didn't order a Sandbag, Log Bar, Climbing Rope, Bulgarian Bag, or Jump Rope, your order should arrive within 3-5 Business Days. If you did order one of these things, please keep in mind the following lead times:

Log Bars: 6 to 8 weeks
Black Iron Thick Bars 6 to 8 weeks
Sandbags: 10-14 business days
Climbing Ropes 10-14 business days
Bulgarian Bags 10-14 business days

These lead times are in place, because the product you order is custom made. What happens when you place the order is that I place it with the manufacturer the same day, and then they ship the product to you once it is finished.

If you live outside the United States, and your order is being shipped via Priority Mail, it should arrive within 10-14 Business Days.

Can I get a tracking number?

After you placed your order, I print out the packing slip and fill your order. When I print out the postage to send your order, an e-mail is automatically generated with a tracking number for your order. You can then check the status of your order by going to www.usps.com and entering the tracking number (or click on the link in the email.)

This e-mail is entitled: "Your Functional Hand Strength Order Has Been Shipped"

Please check your e-mail for this e-mail, and if you can not find it, please check your SPAM and Trash folder, as some e-mail systems redirect e-mails to SPAM or trash without you knowing. If you cannot find it after that, please feel free to contact me and I can re-send if need be!

If what you ordered is one of the following things:

Log Bars
Black Iron
Peg Board
Sandbags:
Climbing Ropes
Bulgarian Bags

We do not have access to the tracking numbers unless you specifically request them. As always, please feel free to contact me if you need a tracking number and I will get it to you as quickly as possible.

Do you Ship to PO Boxes?

Yes, everything BUT the following list of items can go to PO Boxes. If you are planning on ordering any of the following items, please provide a physical shipping address:

Log Bars
Peg Boards
Black Iron
Sandbags:
Climbing Ropes
Bulgarian Bags

Do you Ship to APO Addresses?

Yes, we proudly ship our products to APO addresses all over the world to the members of our armed forces.

And Finally My Part:

To Help Expedite Your Order:

This is especially important for our out-of-country customers. Please include all information that is pertinent to your package getting to you. These include the zip/postal code and please try to limit the abbreviations when you are filling out your shipping address. Sometimes it is hard for me to tell if "S" means South or Street, and I want to be sure that your package gets to you in the quickest amount of time!

Also, please be sure to check and double check and make sure that your shipping information is entered correctly. A quick double check that you included your apartment number or that the zip code is correct can save your package from being delayed or worse yet from never getting to you!

Know One Know All

Here’s a quick one to meditate on this afternoon:

With so many different ways to train, it’s easy to get lost at times.

You’ve got barbells, you’ve got machines, and you’ve got sandbags,
hand grippers, barrel lifting, chest expanders, kettlebells, thick bars, bodyweight training and many more that I could think of if I sat down and decided to make a list.

A lot of people seem to think that each individual 'way' of training and even each exercise needs its own 'mojo' that is to say, some special training procedure that is specific to that particular exercise and that exercise alone which allows you to train it correctly.

Aside from the correct form and possibly a few other small details, the truth is that the same factors which allow you to gain strength in any exercise are the same factors which allow you to gain strength with every exercise... whether you’re lifting a barbell, a rock or anything in between.

And since everyone is alike is some very fundamental ways, those same factors are at work in everyone, regardless of genetics.

So really, when you know 'how to train' you understand how to get stronger in any exercise, in any way, shape or form that you want - its just a matter of knowing what to do then taking action.

Train hard.
John Wood

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