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The Body Bar - versatile and supported by top instructional programmes

The Body Bar is a classic fitness tool; a simple, one piece, solid steel, weighted fitness bar encased in high quality easy grip rubber for a secure and comfortable grip. User friendly, cost effective and versatile, The Body Bar can be used not only in group exercise and the fitness centre, but also for personal training, physical therapy, and home workouts.

The Body Bar is utilised in a wide variety of workouts including strength and conditioning, circuit and interval classes, kick boxing and martial arts, sports conditioning, balance and alignment, Pilates and yoga-based workouts and flexibility training. All Body Bar products are supported by the Master Your Body DVDs featuring top fitness instructors.

The Body Bar is a US company and this marketing-leading brand is sold exclusively in the UK by Proactive Health Limited. Available in 2ft, 4ft, 5ft and 6ft lengths and from 3lb-36lb in weight, Body Bars are perfect for body sculpting classes and strength training.

There are 12 titles in the Body Bar DVD series including ‘Strength & Conditioning’, ‘Pilates Strength’, ‘Strong Step’, ‘Energy Action Circuit’ and ‘Yoga Strength’ to name a few. Each DVD workout is lead by a leading USA fitness professional as they take you through a range of innovative and effective ways to use the Body Bar in both a group class setting and for individual exercise.

Click here to view the Proactive Health online catalogue or visit www.proactive-health.co.uk.

Alternatively you can freephone 0800 434 6170 for more information to place an order or to get your free hard copy of the catalogue.

The Body Bar is a classic fitness tool; a simple, one piece, solid steel, weighted fitness bar encased in high quality easy grip rubber for a secure and comfortable grip.
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The Body Bar - versatile and supported by top instructional programmes

The Body Bar is a classic fitness tool; a simple, one piece, solid steel, weighted fitness bar encased in high quality easy grip rubber for a secure and comfortable grip. User friendly, cost effective and versatile, The Body Bar can be used not only in group exercise and the fitness centre, but also for personal training, physical therapy, and home workouts.

The Body Bar is utilised in a wide variety of workouts including strength and conditioning, circuit and interval classes, kick boxing and martial arts, sports conditioning, balance and alignment, Pilates and yoga-based workouts and flexibility training. All Body Bar products are supported by the Master Your Body DVDs featuring top fitness instructors.

The Body Bar is a US company and this marketing-leading brand is sold exclusively in the UK by Proactive Health Limited. Available in 2ft, 4ft, 5ft and 6ft lengths and from 3lb-36lb in weight, Body Bars are perfect for body sculpting classes and strength training.

There are 12 titles in the Body Bar DVD series including ‘Strength & Conditioning’, ‘Pilates Strength’, ‘Strong Step’, ‘Energy Action Circuit’ and ‘Yoga Strength’ to name a few. Each DVD workout is lead by a leading USA fitness professional as they take you through a range of innovative and effective ways to use the Body Bar in both a group class setting and for individual exercise.

Click here to view the Proactive Health online catalogue or visit www.proactive-health.co.uk.

Alternatively you can freephone 0800 434 6170 for more information to place an order or to get your free hard copy of the catalogue.

The Body Bar is a classic fitness tool; a simple, one piece, solid steel, weighted fitness bar encased in high quality easy grip rubber for a secure and comfortable grip.
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