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Studio Equipment: In the studio
Lauren Heath-Jones rounds up the latest news on fitness studio products For more information, log onto www.fitness-kit.net and type the company name under ‘keyword search’
Escape Fitness goes Octagonal
Escape Fitness has released a new plyometric box to be used in multi-planar training. The PLYO360 is designed to improve lower body strength and stability through multi-directional training.
The box has an octagonal shape, which allows users to train using frontal, lateral and transverse box jumping patterns. It also has target markings on top to give users precise areas to aim for throughout training.
The box is made from rebonded foam, a foam compound made from bonded strands of polyurethane, which has a high-density to ensure that the boxes retain their structure and won’t break down over time.
The outer shell is made from G-Tech PVC with anti-slip panels on the top and bottom to keep the box stable when it is in use. It also features patented velcro locking pads, which have been designed to securely connect the box to other jump boxes.
Ritchie Januszek, head of product integration at Escape Fitness, said: “With plyometrics becoming increasingly popular across all user groups we wanted to add an extra dimension, and the answer was to deliver a tool for genuine multi-planar moves.
“The product is certainly delivering, because everyone who uses the PLYO360 quickly finds ways to unlock the potential and get more than ever from plyometric workouts.”
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Balanced Body goes full circle
Balanced Body has released the Ultra-Fit Circle Mini, a smaller version of its Ultra-Fit Circle. Ultra-Fit Circles are designed to add resistance to pilates workouts. The Mini offers lighter resistance than the original model, making it ideal for beginners.
It measures 12 inches in diameter and is made from flexible plastic encased in a soft rubberised shell. It features padded handles on both the inside and outside of the ring, that are designed to offer ‘superior’ comfort and support. Its smaller diameter makes it more suited to those with smaller body types and is designed to be used in lower body workouts to align the legs and hips.
The Ultra-Fit Circle Mini can be used in classes and at home, and is available as a retail line for gyms and health clubs.
Ken Endelman, CEO at Balanced Body, said: “The Ultra-Fit Circle Mini is perfect for smaller body types and beginners. It also provides an additional revenue stream for clubs as it has been attractively packaged for retail.”
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TRX: NEW functional training TOOLS
A new line of functional training tools have been designed to complement TRX’s professional education programme, a movement-based curriculum with a focus on skill development.
The line features plyo boxes, conditioning ropes, training mats, foam rollers, medicine/slam balls, kettlebells and resistance bands.
Available in a variety of different weights, sizes and resistances, the products are designed to be portable and versatile, while also durable enough to withstand high-volume usage.
The plyo boxes are made from soft foam to eliminate the risk of injury while in use. The condition ropes are designed to build core and upper body strength and burn fat.
The foam roller is made from expanded polypropylene foam that is designed to facilitate deep-tissue massage to aid recovery.
Paul Zadoff, president at TRX, said: “The development of this line of functional training tools is a natural progression for TRX. We have long incorporated them in classes and they play key roles in our professional education curriculum.”
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Suspension training from CrankIt Fitness
Australian fitness brand CrankIt Fitness has signed a distribution deal with D2F Fitness, which will see its CrankIt Suspension Training Straps introduced to the UK market.
The straps are designed to bear loads of up to 1,000kg and are made from industrial strength webbing sewn together with bonded nylon thread. They have easy-to-clean handles made from durable, textured rubber designed to improve grip.
The straps also feature a built-in door anchor designed to ensure safe and stable training, and quick clip carabiners that allow for easy and customisable assembly. CrankIt also supplies an education package with the suspension straps, to educate personal trainers so that they and their clients get the most out of the straps.
Owen Bowling, founder and CEO of CrankIt Fitness, said: “When operators invest in our equipment, we provide access to free online training for all their gym staff. This removes a huge CPD cost for the operator and gives CrankIt Fitness an opportunity to truly engage with fitness professionals, helping to ensure they get the most out of the product for their clients.”
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