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May 05 2010

From the Spinning® to the Kranking®

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Johnny G. – creator of Spinning® – starts a new concept in the 3rd Millennium: the KRANKING ®. A cardiovascular activity complementary to the others which offers thousands of possibilities of training to develop the body in the best way.

The KRANKING® is the first exercise program to focus on the upper-body, training the muscle through an high intensive cardiovascular workout.
It provides a new way to build aerobic capacity and improve the strength of the upper-body, it allows to burn calories and build core stability. (Since the KRANKING ® utilizes the upper-body  instead of the legs, it represents a great opportunity of cross-training for everyone and for people with different kind of training preparation).
The KRANKING®, made on the Krankcycle® by Matrix, a versatile and, above all, a really inclusive instrument, has been understand from leaders as something essential rich in Continue reading »

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May 02 2010

Get the Place Jumpin’!

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Introducing the Cardio Tramp…

Our newest Reformer accessory board increases workout intensity, challenges coordination and aerobic fitness, and easily transforms any STOTT PILATES Reformer into an extreme cardiovascular machine.

This trampoline-like plyometric tool provides even greater proprioceptive feedback and is easier on the joints than our standard Jumpboard, due to the pliable elastic surface… ideal for post-rehabilitative or aging exercisers.

Built for endurance, The Cardio-Tramp features a heavy-duty tubular steel frame, extra-strengh cables and reinforced double-stitched construction.

The Cardio-Tramp creates a low-impact, yet Continue reading »

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Jul 04 2009

H2Ofit Jump

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scheda-jump-web-eng2H2Ofit Jump is a mini individual elastic trampoline for exercices in the water that provides to the partecipant a low impact aerobic activity, ideal for vascular conditioning. With the impulse of the gravity power, called impulse eletrical-weight to the skeleton muscle system, there is the invigoration and the rise of the bone density.

Besides, the Jump also works equilibrium, power, moving coordination. But the main attribute of Jump is about the lymphatic system, that is considered the “litter remover” from our organism. The Jump is easy and Continue reading »

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Jul 01 2009

Motopad

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MOTOPAD: innovative footboard for high quality training

Two large wooden disks that can slide thanks to resin marbles: apparently Motopad with its simple and pleasant appearance, doesn’t look like a fine work out tool.motopad-ester
Created by a German physiotherapist Motopad is been on sale since January 2008 in Italy by Tecnocomponent, a company located in Cesena, which is specialized in professional products for gyms and rehab.
The large surface of Motopad (124 cm of diameter) and the unprecedented sliding mechanisms make it an eclectic and versatile tool, suitable for specialized work out for high performance athletes aiming at improving such skills as balance, coordination, body awareness but also at strengthening legs and arms joints through a wide range of exercises.
Motopad is grand  to train all lower limbs muscles because it work on the stabilizers by improving agility, strength, the sense of the rhythm and the synergy of agonist-antagonist muscles.
Motopad’s maximized performance is in sports (ski, ice skating, football/soccer etc…) and in the rehab field in particular when it comes to proprioceptive training, that is to say the development of that particular sensitiveness which allows the body to be aware of itself and its relation with the surrounding world.
In Germany Motopad is used even in nursery schools in psychomotor contexts and as play therapy to tackle Continue reading »

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Jun 27 2009

Training Bull

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A new dimension in strength training and muscle-building

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Instead of metal plates, TRAINING BULL uses weight tanks, which are connected via a water hose to a pillar containing water. To make the training weight heavier, a pump is activated through a foot pedal or a switch on the training handle. This pumps liquid from the water pillar into the weight tanks. To reduce the training weight, the water is pumped back into the water pillar.

TRAINING BULL is more than a piece of strength-training equipment. Water – an essential element of nature, and state-of-the-art technology, combined within an innovative product which provides superlative training comfort. The sophisticated design and the absolutely silent operating mechanism raise the standard in any fitness and wellness centre.

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Jun 08 2009

Wellness Tools

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WELLNESS TOOLS
Personal travel gym

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At home or on the road, cumbersome totes and tools are every shoulder’s nightmare. And with the moving masses sometimes spending as much time in hotels as the homestead, keeping up with a workout routine can get just too heavy.

The Wellness Bag was made with both the traveler’s needs in mind and for the home workout enthusiast. Distinctive design, easy to use and geared to work out all muscle groups, the world’s smartest portable gym goes where the user needs it.  From business trips to vacation, the Wellness bag was developed to guarantee a safe and effective workout for movers and shakers, anywhere, anytime.

•    Wellness Bag: Compact and light, the Wellness Bag weighs in at less than 2 kg and offers up a resistance/load training method optimized for every user level. An illustrated manual fully illustrates all of the strength and cardio exercises that can be done with this flashy, little gym.
Measures: 81×22 cm open, 39×22 cm closed; Weight: 1,8 Kg;
•    Wellness Pad: A modern and innovative stretching pad designed with the highest-quality material for resistance, safety and comfort. Made for people who want streamlined exercise Continue reading »

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May 25 2009

Sensorize: FreeJump

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What is Sensorize?

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Sensorize is a young and dynamic company that provides unique and revolutionary products for monitoring and assessing physical activity. Sensorize is specialized in the development and production of miniaturized and intelligent electronic products specifically designed to be used without interfering with movement. Sensorize products bring together 3D motion sensing technology (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), on board intelligence (central processing units and data storage cards), and user-friendly software (comprehensive database, advanced mathematical algorithms). They are characterized by being small & light, totally wireless & wearable and very easy to use.

Who is Sensorize?
Sensorize founding members possess strong academic background and multi-year entrepreneur experience. Their heterogeneous and complementary experience in fields such as human movement analysis & sports performance assessment, software design & development, and miniaturized electronic devices design & production guarantee premium quality of all products offered. Furthermore, all Sensorize products are based on first class scientific research and are exhaustively tested and validated thanks to the collaboration with the Locomotor Bioengineering Apparatus Laboratory (LABLAB, www.lablab.eu) of the University of Rome “Foro Italico” (www.iusm.it).

Where does Sensorize come from and where is it at?
The Sensorize business idea sprung from researchers who worked at LABLAB where cutting edge scientific research in human movement analysis is carried out. After setting up a competitive team, this idea received a one year financial support from the local business development agency (FILAS, www.filas.it) during which the business model was further developed and led to the creation of Sensorize. Currently, Sensorize is among the incubated companies at the Business Innovation Centre in Rome (www.biclazio.it).

What does Sensorize offer?
Sensorize offers athletes cutting edge technology to monitor and analyze Continue reading »

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May 22 2009

Freestyler

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The importance of the exercising system on the Freestyler device is its practical value and mobility, along with the complete safety of the Functional Dynamics technique, and of course effectiveness.

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Further more, the advantages of the Functional Dynamics technique on the Freestyler device, which uses seven different pairs of elastic tubes, are even superior, as there is enabled progressive resistance and the movements are multi-axis. With these advantages we move closer to actually simulating natural human movements.

The Freestyler device allows exercising while using natural body movements. Everyday natural motion demands movement in all directions. The exercises that force us to make simple movements are less effective and less useful. The Freestyler device was designed by experts from the field of sports training, who know what, how much, when, and with what means it is necessary to train, in order to achieve desired results in the shortest possible time span. Because this device enables completely free and natural movements on all levels, we named it Freestyler.

Many scientific studies explain the effects and emphasize the importance of strength training for physical, cognitive and psychological condition of an individual. Sport activity enhances Continue reading »

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Mar 18 2009

Garmin Forerunner® and Apple®

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garmin405Garmin405Garmin Forerunner ® 405: close to the Mac world ! After the great market success for the Forerunner 405 GPS Wrist for sports use, now it suites also for Garmin athletes who want to interface the satellite data with their Mac. Introduced just a year ago, the Forerunner 405 has affected athletes practicing for the extraordinary power that has always characterized the Garmin instrumentation: a power concentrated in one small tool, like a common wristwatch. The Forerunner 405 has been appreciated for its ease of use, and why not, for a modern and attractive style that made him “a must” on your wrist for many runners, cyclists, skiers and skiers. Today, in light of the great success of the Forerunner 405, Garmin broadens the user base, enabling even the Continue reading »

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Mar 04 2009

Ultimate Deck System™ by JHT

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consolematrixThe new exclusive Ultimate Deck System™ by Johnson Health Tech absorbs impact for the best possible feel, and offers 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
of maintenance-free performance. Here are some of the new features:

FitTouch™ Technology
The 15-inch, integrated LCD screen features FitTouch™, an intuitive touch screen interface that inspires users of all levels.

Secondary Data Display LCD
Our secondary LCD data display keeps this product running longer. In the event of a primary screen malfunction, this display works in conjunction with the

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