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Free weights: fitness-kit.net special

Wherever you are in the world, find the right products and services 24/7 by logging on to Health Club Management’s free search engine www.fitness-kit.net

Published in Health Club Management 2013 issue 6

PowerBlock’s U-70 dumbbells for Europe

PowerBlock’s U-70 dumbbells are now available in the UK and Europe.
Distributed by Fitness-Mad, the dumbbells have a weight range of 2kg to 18kgs per hand. The U-70 set can be increased to 27kgs per hand with the U-70 Stage II add-on kit, and then to 32kgs per hand with the U-70 Stage III add-on kit. The PowerBlocks come with a three-year commercial use warranty.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Powerblock

 U-70 dumbbells
U-70 dumbbells

New Curl Barbells from Jordan Fitness

Jordan Fitness’ new Curl Barbells complement its range of straight bar barbells with solid rubber ends. Stylish and durable, they have an odourless black rubber finish that virtually eliminates the ‘clanking’ of barbells.
The Curl Barbells feature chrome easy-grip handles, raised number weight identification and a J-lock system that helps prevent loosening of the barbell head. The product has an internal handle length of 110cm, with the barbells available in 10kg to 60kg weights.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Jordan

New Curl Barbells from Jordan Fitness
New Curl Barbells from Jordan Fitness

New SMARTBAR from Les Mills

This barbell weights system features a new ‘gator’ fastening mechanism for speedy weight transitions: the retractable teeth lock up to three plates in place at each end in a single manoeuvre, allowing users to quickly drop weights in the middle of a set. The ergonomic, handle-like design of the weight plates means they can also be used in the same way as dumbbells and kettlebells, adjusting in 1kg increments.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Smartbar

Smartbar
Smartbar

Jatomi employs Escape weights and expertise

Escape Fitness and its partners have helped equip Jatomi Fitness club The Weld in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Escape and Jatomi chose equipment to appeal to every member from beginners to experienced users.
The result is an area kitted out with soft core bags, brightly coloured and co-ordinated dumbbells, and bumper discs and plates to focus training on functional movements. Escape SBX T600 dumbbells were also installed.
In addition, Escape training partner Ushomi has created education programmes in line with Jatomi’s retention aims: fun, fast, functional training sessions are on offer at the club using bumper plates.
fitness-kit.net keyword:Escape

Jatomi Fitness club
Jatomi Fitness club

Concept Fitness provides a complete weights fit-out

Concept Fitness International was chosen to supply Fit4Less in East Kilbride, UK. The Fit4Less site opted for a complete range of TKO free weights, studio and functional training equipment, along with group cycling bikes and plate-loaded equipment. A large free weights area includes urethane dumbbells, eight benches, barbells, Olympic bars and a huge range of weight discs. Concept Fitness International also supplied functional training equipment including kettlebells, medicine balls, powerbags, suspension trainers and ViPR.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Concept

Concept Fitness provides a complete weights fit-out
Concept Fitness provides a complete weights fit-out

York Fitness’ free weights an Ab Salute fit

York Fitness, free weights supplier of more than 80 years, was recently chosen for a new equipment installation at Ab Salute Gym in Brentwood, UK. The gym chose the York range of power racks with bars and Olympic discs. York also manufactures dumbbells, plates, strength equipment, and functional studio and boxing equipment. Colin Hall of Ab Salute Gym says: “The York range is so well made. Communication from order to purchase to installation was fantastic, and I was able to get the stock quickly.” Fitness Ambition installed the range.
fitness-kit.net keyword:York

York Fitness’ free weights an Ab Salute fit
York Fitness’ free weights an Ab Salute fit

Kamagon Ball ‘uses more muscles vs static weights’

Functional equipment supplier Physical Company is now the UK distributor for The Kamagon Ball by Hedstrom Fitness.
The Kamagon Ball is an over-sized rubber medicine ball with two handles that can be filled with water to create variable, shifting loads up to 20kg. The ball uses hydro-inertia technology to recruit more muscle fibres than when performing the exercise with a static weight.
fitness-kit.net keywords: Physical Company

Kamagon Ball ‘uses more muscles vs static weights’
Kamagon Ball ‘uses more muscles vs static weights’

Full range of free weights from iRobic

iRobic offers a range of free weights including dumbbells, barbells, Olympic discs, Olympic bars, kettlebells and racks. The dumbbells come in an easy to clean, durable black rubber finish with easy grip chrome handles in 2.5–25kg, 27.5–37.5kg and 40–50kg sets in 2.5kg increments; 1–10kg sets in 1kg increments; and 2–20kg sets in 2kg increments. It also offers Rubber Hex and Chrome dumbbell sets.
fitness-kit.net keyword: iRobic

free weights from iRobic
free weights from iRobic
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David Patchell-Evans
David Patchell-Evans
GoodLife Fitness, Canada’s largest health club chain, currently has over 300 clubs across the country
GoodLife Fitness, Canada’s largest health club chain, currently has over 300 clubs across the country
Patchell-Evans says that the GoodLife vision is to enable all Canadians to experience a fit and healthy life
Patchell-Evans says that the GoodLife vision is to enable all Canadians to experience a fit and healthy life
GoodLife Fitness has been on the list of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for the past decade
GoodLife Fitness has been on the list of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for the past decade
Increasing penetration: GoodLife has plans to open around 100 clubs across Canada in the next two to three years
Increasing penetration: GoodLife has plans to open around 100 clubs across Canada in the next two to three years
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A round-up of the latest free weight products for fitness clubs, including new launches from PowerBlock, Les Mills, Jordan Fitness and Physical Company, plus details of some interesting new installations
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features

Free weights: fitness-kit.net special

Wherever you are in the world, find the right products and services 24/7 by logging on to Health Club Management’s free search engine www.fitness-kit.net

Published in Health Club Management 2013 issue 6

PowerBlock’s U-70 dumbbells for Europe

PowerBlock’s U-70 dumbbells are now available in the UK and Europe.
Distributed by Fitness-Mad, the dumbbells have a weight range of 2kg to 18kgs per hand. The U-70 set can be increased to 27kgs per hand with the U-70 Stage II add-on kit, and then to 32kgs per hand with the U-70 Stage III add-on kit. The PowerBlocks come with a three-year commercial use warranty.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Powerblock

 U-70 dumbbells
U-70 dumbbells

New Curl Barbells from Jordan Fitness

Jordan Fitness’ new Curl Barbells complement its range of straight bar barbells with solid rubber ends. Stylish and durable, they have an odourless black rubber finish that virtually eliminates the ‘clanking’ of barbells.
The Curl Barbells feature chrome easy-grip handles, raised number weight identification and a J-lock system that helps prevent loosening of the barbell head. The product has an internal handle length of 110cm, with the barbells available in 10kg to 60kg weights.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Jordan

New Curl Barbells from Jordan Fitness
New Curl Barbells from Jordan Fitness

New SMARTBAR from Les Mills

This barbell weights system features a new ‘gator’ fastening mechanism for speedy weight transitions: the retractable teeth lock up to three plates in place at each end in a single manoeuvre, allowing users to quickly drop weights in the middle of a set. The ergonomic, handle-like design of the weight plates means they can also be used in the same way as dumbbells and kettlebells, adjusting in 1kg increments.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Smartbar

Smartbar
Smartbar

Jatomi employs Escape weights and expertise

Escape Fitness and its partners have helped equip Jatomi Fitness club The Weld in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Escape and Jatomi chose equipment to appeal to every member from beginners to experienced users.
The result is an area kitted out with soft core bags, brightly coloured and co-ordinated dumbbells, and bumper discs and plates to focus training on functional movements. Escape SBX T600 dumbbells were also installed.
In addition, Escape training partner Ushomi has created education programmes in line with Jatomi’s retention aims: fun, fast, functional training sessions are on offer at the club using bumper plates.
fitness-kit.net keyword:Escape

Jatomi Fitness club
Jatomi Fitness club

Concept Fitness provides a complete weights fit-out

Concept Fitness International was chosen to supply Fit4Less in East Kilbride, UK. The Fit4Less site opted for a complete range of TKO free weights, studio and functional training equipment, along with group cycling bikes and plate-loaded equipment. A large free weights area includes urethane dumbbells, eight benches, barbells, Olympic bars and a huge range of weight discs. Concept Fitness International also supplied functional training equipment including kettlebells, medicine balls, powerbags, suspension trainers and ViPR.
fitness-kit.net keyword: Concept

Concept Fitness provides a complete weights fit-out
Concept Fitness provides a complete weights fit-out

York Fitness’ free weights an Ab Salute fit

York Fitness, free weights supplier of more than 80 years, was recently chosen for a new equipment installation at Ab Salute Gym in Brentwood, UK. The gym chose the York range of power racks with bars and Olympic discs. York also manufactures dumbbells, plates, strength equipment, and functional studio and boxing equipment. Colin Hall of Ab Salute Gym says: “The York range is so well made. Communication from order to purchase to installation was fantastic, and I was able to get the stock quickly.” Fitness Ambition installed the range.
fitness-kit.net keyword:York

York Fitness’ free weights an Ab Salute fit
York Fitness’ free weights an Ab Salute fit

Kamagon Ball ‘uses more muscles vs static weights’

Functional equipment supplier Physical Company is now the UK distributor for The Kamagon Ball by Hedstrom Fitness.
The Kamagon Ball is an over-sized rubber medicine ball with two handles that can be filled with water to create variable, shifting loads up to 20kg. The ball uses hydro-inertia technology to recruit more muscle fibres than when performing the exercise with a static weight.
fitness-kit.net keywords: Physical Company

Kamagon Ball ‘uses more muscles vs static weights’
Kamagon Ball ‘uses more muscles vs static weights’

Full range of free weights from iRobic

iRobic offers a range of free weights including dumbbells, barbells, Olympic discs, Olympic bars, kettlebells and racks. The dumbbells come in an easy to clean, durable black rubber finish with easy grip chrome handles in 2.5–25kg, 27.5–37.5kg and 40–50kg sets in 2.5kg increments; 1–10kg sets in 1kg increments; and 2–20kg sets in 2kg increments. It also offers Rubber Hex and Chrome dumbbell sets.
fitness-kit.net keyword: iRobic

free weights from iRobic
free weights from iRobic
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David Patchell-Evans
David Patchell-Evans
GoodLife Fitness, Canada’s largest health club chain, currently has over 300 clubs across the country
GoodLife Fitness, Canada’s largest health club chain, currently has over 300 clubs across the country
Patchell-Evans says that the GoodLife vision is to enable all Canadians to experience a fit and healthy life
Patchell-Evans says that the GoodLife vision is to enable all Canadians to experience a fit and healthy life
GoodLife Fitness has been on the list of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for the past decade
GoodLife Fitness has been on the list of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for the past decade
Increasing penetration: GoodLife has plans to open around 100 clubs across Canada in the next two to three years
Increasing penetration: GoodLife has plans to open around 100 clubs across Canada in the next two to three years
https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/HCM2013_6kit.gif
A round-up of the latest free weight products for fitness clubs, including new launches from PowerBlock, Les Mills, Jordan Fitness and Physical Company, plus details of some interesting new installations
Les Mills, PowerBlock, Inc, Jordan Fitness Ltd, Escape Fitness, Concept Fitness International, York Fitness, Physical Company Ltd
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