Kate Corney finds out what some of the latest mind-body products can offer.
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By Kate Corney | Published in Health Club Management 2016 issue 8
Between the lines The In-Trinity Board from Matrix is an incline-training platform designed to help build strength, deepen flexibility and improve balance, co-ordination and agility. Created by fitness expert Johnny G, it’s designed to allow movements to be carried out below the board incline, letting users to train in new ways.
The board’s hourglass shape enables users to comfortably straddle the board for easier transitions between incline and decline movements.
Accessories include the In-Trinity sticks for light resistance, balance and improved hand-eye coordination; quick-connect In-Trinity straps provide resistance and stabilisation during more challenging movements; ergo-grip rails provide stability for deep stretches; and a detachable comfort mat provides traction and removes easily for cleaning.
In-Trinity can complement existing exercise regimens, including yoga practice and programming.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Matrix
The In-Trinity Board enables on-board or under-board exercises
Ball and strap Merrithew is introducing two new mind-body products onto the market.
The Mat Strap Plus is a mat carrier and resistance tube for use in strength training exercises that sculpt and tone. Also designed to improve yoga practice, the strap can assist in performing extensions and deeper poses, as well as stretching out muscles after workouts. It can carry a mat up to 10mm thick.
Merrithew’s new Twist Ball looks like a conventional medicine ball but has a shifting centre of sand. The ball challenges the user to control the moving centre of gravity through the exercises. Soft, neoprene and can be fitted over an ankle for leg extensions and lifts.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Merrithew
Ball and strap
Dynamic pilates for all Turkish fitness firm Basi Pilates has introduced a new line of dynamic pilates equipment customisable for all user levels. The Basi Systems line includes a reformer, reformer with tower, reformer combo, trapeze table (cadillac), arm chair classic set, arm chair barrel set, ladder barrel, spine corrector, wunda chair, wall tower and wall unit.
The range has been designed by Basi’s founder Rael Isacowitz to offer exceptional standards of engineering, high quality materials and optimum interaction between the exerciser and the exercise equipment.
The range offers customisation to accommodate varying needs and skill levels among both pilates enthusiasts and professionals.
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise
and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]
Kate Corney finds out what some of the latest mind-body products can offer.
For more information, log on to fitness-kit.net and type the company name under ‘keyword search’
By Kate Corney | Published in Health Club Management 2016 issue 8
Between the lines The In-Trinity Board from Matrix is an incline-training platform designed to help build strength, deepen flexibility and improve balance, co-ordination and agility. Created by fitness expert Johnny G, it’s designed to allow movements to be carried out below the board incline, letting users to train in new ways.
The board’s hourglass shape enables users to comfortably straddle the board for easier transitions between incline and decline movements.
Accessories include the In-Trinity sticks for light resistance, balance and improved hand-eye coordination; quick-connect In-Trinity straps provide resistance and stabilisation during more challenging movements; ergo-grip rails provide stability for deep stretches; and a detachable comfort mat provides traction and removes easily for cleaning.
In-Trinity can complement existing exercise regimens, including yoga practice and programming.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Matrix
The In-Trinity Board enables on-board or under-board exercises
Ball and strap Merrithew is introducing two new mind-body products onto the market.
The Mat Strap Plus is a mat carrier and resistance tube for use in strength training exercises that sculpt and tone. Also designed to improve yoga practice, the strap can assist in performing extensions and deeper poses, as well as stretching out muscles after workouts. It can carry a mat up to 10mm thick.
Merrithew’s new Twist Ball looks like a conventional medicine ball but has a shifting centre of sand. The ball challenges the user to control the moving centre of gravity through the exercises. Soft, neoprene and can be fitted over an ankle for leg extensions and lifts.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Merrithew
Ball and strap
Dynamic pilates for all Turkish fitness firm Basi Pilates has introduced a new line of dynamic pilates equipment customisable for all user levels. The Basi Systems line includes a reformer, reformer with tower, reformer combo, trapeze table (cadillac), arm chair classic set, arm chair barrel set, ladder barrel, spine corrector, wunda chair, wall tower and wall unit.
The range has been designed by Basi’s founder Rael Isacowitz to offer exceptional standards of engineering, high quality materials and optimum interaction between the exerciser and the exercise equipment.
The range offers customisation to accommodate varying needs and skill levels among both pilates enthusiasts and professionals.
The JD Gyms Group has completed a deal to acquire Simply Gym from Bay Leisure. The deal
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director, Rebecca Passmore, says the company is on track to deliver on its global expansion
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gym brand, 1Rebel's holding company, One Rebel Ltd, after closing a £90 million fund.
Dr Cedric Bryant takes up the new position on 1 July, following on from Scott Goudeseune who
has been ACE CEO for more than 15 years, overseeing significant growth.
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for joining a health club, while cost, time and motivation are the main reasons for leaving.
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20
million. The
Class A common stocks were repurchased and retired, using cash.
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise
and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]
