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Resistance equipment: Fitness-kit.net special

PUTTING UP A RESISTANCE

Published in Health Club Management 2014 issue 7

NEW LOOK FOR LIFE

Life Fitness’ new Insignia Series of selectorised strength equipment has been designed with form and function in mind, offering fully customisable options.

Available in summer 2014, the range of 21 products replaces Life Fitness’ Signature Series, providing a new look, improved feel and upgraded features, with enhanced biomechanics used in the design of the range. Machines such as the chest press and shoulder press feature independent movements to ensure both the left and right sides of the body perform equal amounts of work.

fitness-kit.net keyword: Life Fitness

new Insignia Series
new Insignia Series

STRONG PERFORMANCE

SportsArt’s new entry-level strength range launched in the UK last month. The Performance Series line will arrive in the country from the company’s factory in Taiwan ahead of the first club installation, expected to take place in autumn 2014.

The range has been designed to be easy to use, providing both quality and value for any budget; in spite of its entry-level positioning and price point, each unit in the Performance Series line has been built using high quality materials. Every UK installation will also receive a three-year parts and service warranty. The new equipment will initially be on show at the company’s UK headquarters.

fitness-kit.net keyword: SportsArt

Performance Series
Performance Series

RESISTANCE & RESULTS

Precor has completed its Discovery Strength Series with five selectorised converging and diverging resistance pieces, with independently moving arms. The equipment features Advanced Movement Design (AMD) platforms to engage more muscles to functionally develop strength and stabilise movement.

fitness-kit.net keyword: Precor

Discovery Strength Series
Discovery Strength Series

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

Cybex has unveiled a new 12-piece line of resistance equipment that features refined movements, restyled aesthetics and re-imagined user features.

The Eagle line offers patented Dual Axis Technology, which allows users to train with pre- or user-defined patterns of motion. Workouts can be optimised with an incremental weight system.

fitness-kit.net keyword: Cybex

Cybex has unveiled a new 12-piece line of resistance equipment
Cybex has unveiled a new 12-piece line of resistance equipment

PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE

FreeMotion’s new cable-based strength training technology, the Live Axis, allows users to train against resistance with every move they make. The line includes a number of pieces of equipment, all fitted with live-sliding cables allowing for optimum activation throughout each movement. Users can also engage different parts of the body by changing their position.

fitness-kit.net keyword: Fitness Systems Limited

The Live Axis
The Live Axis
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Cashless payment devices can be installed around the club, allowing members to swipe in for optional services such as studio classes and showers
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One size fits all: The same wristband can be used for club access, lockers and cashless payments around the club
One size fits all: The same wristband can be used for club access, lockers and cashless payments around the club
Wristbands can be credited with money to pay for products in-club
Wristbands can be credited with money to pay for products in-club
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features

Resistance equipment: Fitness-kit.net special

PUTTING UP A RESISTANCE

Published in Health Club Management 2014 issue 7

NEW LOOK FOR LIFE

Life Fitness’ new Insignia Series of selectorised strength equipment has been designed with form and function in mind, offering fully customisable options.

Available in summer 2014, the range of 21 products replaces Life Fitness’ Signature Series, providing a new look, improved feel and upgraded features, with enhanced biomechanics used in the design of the range. Machines such as the chest press and shoulder press feature independent movements to ensure both the left and right sides of the body perform equal amounts of work.

fitness-kit.net keyword: Life Fitness

new Insignia Series
new Insignia Series

STRONG PERFORMANCE

SportsArt’s new entry-level strength range launched in the UK last month. The Performance Series line will arrive in the country from the company’s factory in Taiwan ahead of the first club installation, expected to take place in autumn 2014.

The range has been designed to be easy to use, providing both quality and value for any budget; in spite of its entry-level positioning and price point, each unit in the Performance Series line has been built using high quality materials. Every UK installation will also receive a three-year parts and service warranty. The new equipment will initially be on show at the company’s UK headquarters.

fitness-kit.net keyword: SportsArt

Performance Series
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RESISTANCE & RESULTS

Precor has completed its Discovery Strength Series with five selectorised converging and diverging resistance pieces, with independently moving arms. The equipment features Advanced Movement Design (AMD) platforms to engage more muscles to functionally develop strength and stabilise movement.

fitness-kit.net keyword: Precor

Discovery Strength Series
Discovery Strength Series

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

Cybex has unveiled a new 12-piece line of resistance equipment that features refined movements, restyled aesthetics and re-imagined user features.

The Eagle line offers patented Dual Axis Technology, which allows users to train with pre- or user-defined patterns of motion. Workouts can be optimised with an incremental weight system.

fitness-kit.net keyword: Cybex

Cybex has unveiled a new 12-piece line of resistance equipment
Cybex has unveiled a new 12-piece line of resistance equipment

PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE

FreeMotion’s new cable-based strength training technology, the Live Axis, allows users to train against resistance with every move they make. The line includes a number of pieces of equipment, all fitted with live-sliding cables allowing for optimum activation throughout each movement. Users can also engage different parts of the body by changing their position.

fitness-kit.net keyword: Fitness Systems Limited

The Live Axis
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Cashless payment devices can be installed around the club, allowing members to swipe in for optional services such as studio classes and showers
Cashless payment devices can be installed around the club, allowing members to swipe in for optional services such as studio classes and showers
Quality vending can help a club avoid the costs of running a café
Quality vending can help a club avoid the costs of running a café
One size fits all: The same wristband can be used for club access, lockers and cashless payments around the club
One size fits all: The same wristband can be used for club access, lockers and cashless payments around the club
Wristbands can be credited with money to pay for products in-club
Wristbands can be credited with money to pay for products in-club
https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/HCM2014_7equp.jpg
Exciting new launches in the area of resistance equipment
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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