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"Thanks for the sensational session yesterday. I love the versatility of the product and continue to use it with athletes, pregnant women, older adults as well as those with injuries who either require specific rehabilitation or general conditioning. I was injured and non weight bearing on crutches for 6 weeks and Gymstick was the only way I could keep exercising my upper body (e.g. lying on my back - straps over 1 foot!). I am confident now that Gymstick can spice up some of those mundane physio exercises! I particularly liked yesterday's posterior pelvic sling exercises (bridge and lats) and am looking forward to using that one tomorrow. "– Shira Kramer Director of BeActive Physio Pty. Ltd.
Gymstick fitness concept Gymstick International has developed a fitness concept around three products, which offers the fitness enthusiast an easy and effective way to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. The Gymstick concept includes:
These safe and effective activities can be performed individually or in groups anywhere and anytime.
Gymstick Original
Gymstick Original indoor group training concept consists of five different workout programs. These programs are designed for fitness studios, rehabilitation centres and general group training. The programs are:
Gymstick Aqua concept consists of four different water workout programs. This concept caters well for sporting groups, rehabilitation clients, individual training or group exercise in the water. The programs are:
Gymstick Nordic Walking Gymstick Nordic Walking concept is based on using Nordic Walking poles for outdoor training. It consists of a three levelled instructor training program for sport, fitness and healthcare professionals. It also caters for fitness enthusiasts, sporting teams and athletes as well as recreational users.
Conception of the Gymstick Original The Gymstick concept and product range were invented in Finland by Gymstick International Oy who specialise in fitness products and education. “We started developing this new fitness tool based on two well known fitness concepts, namely the exercise stick and the exercise band. We already had a lot of experience with using these two fitness tools and one day the idea of combining the two to create a more versatile and effective fitness tool was conceived. We wanted to improve the exercise stick by merging it with exercise bands. Gymstick Original was initially developed for muscle conditioning exercises, however, it is now also used to improve mobility, balance, coordination and aerobic fitness – all at the same time! Thus the Gymstick’s effectiveness lies in the fact that it is such a comprehensive fitness tool with a wide range of applications.”
Introduction to the Gymstick The Gymstick Original is a fitness tool designed to simply and effectively combine cardiovascular training, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility training. The Gymstick is an innovative fitness tool that combines the stick and the resistance bands to provide an overall body workout. The Gymstick offers a range of training programmes including rehabilitation and sports performance training. Today, more than ever before, people are taking into consideration core stabilisation, muscular endurance and strength, balance, coordination and overall wellbeing. Not many fitness products can fulfil these diverse needs. Gymstick can meet the exercise needs of a wide range of users from children to seniors, rehabilitation patients to world class athletes and fitness enthusiasts from beginners to professional body builders. It’s genius is that it is small, light, cost effective, easy and safe to use and it can be adapted to any fitness level or modality. The Gymstick is easier to grip than the traditional exercise bands because it is not necessary to wrap or hold the bands in your hands as they are attached to the stick. All that is required to increase the resistance is to roll the stick so that the bands wrap around the ends of the stick.
The benefits of using a Gymstick The Gymstick is designed to offer total body resistance training, by allowing for hundreds of movements and variations, replicating free weight exercises. However, unlike free weights which introduce load in a downward direction as a result of gravity, Gymstick provides resistance in virtually any desired direction and in any position. Gymstick also has attachment points to either side of the body's centre of gravity which means the more the bands are stretched, the greater the challenge on the body’s musculature to maintain a stable trunk position. This ensures the body's core is effectively 'switched on' during even the most basic exercises. The instability created by this lever arch also helps to improve joint strength and stability. In order to complete a movement effectively with the Gymstick, more eccentric control is required (than with free weights), which acts to increase the pre loading necessary for an effective concentric muscle action. This assists in maintaining tendon integrity and reduces the risk of injury.
In summary, using a Gymstick: • Will improve muscle strength and endurance, balance, joint stability, coordination and postural awareness • Develop heightened proprioception • Add variety to traditional types of exercises by adding resistance that is not reliant on the body’s position in relation to gravity • The risk of injury is minimal because the exercise bands are pulled from below the centre of gravity • Effective for developing explosive power in a safe and effective way • The Gymstick is compact, light and affordable and does not require much storage space
Gymstick’s versatility is not only limited to the range of exercises available; its portability makes it possible to be used for several applications: • one on one personal training sessions • group sessions • personal workouts
The components of the Gymstick Original The Gymstick Original consists of the following components: • 130 cm, 51.18 inch fibreglass stick • 70 cm, 27.56 inch foam grip over the centre of the stick • Two exercise bands, 75 cm, 29.53 inches in length which have a unique fabric loop at both ends. Simply attach the exercise bands to the stick with the simple connecting mechanism on each end The Gymstick Original is available in five resistance levels. The resistance varies from 1-30kg or 1-66 pounds and the resistance level can be easily adjusted by rolling the bands around the ends of the stick.
Resistance levels Light Green - is designed for rehabilitation and exercise for beginners and older adults. The resistance of green exercise bands ranges from 1 to 10 kgs or 1 to 22 pounds Medium Blue – is designed for junior athletes, men and women who want to start exercising. The resistance of blue exercise bands ranges from 1 to 15 kgs or 1 to 33 pounds. Strong Black – is designed for fit men and women and athletes. The resistance of black exercise ranges from 1 to 20 kg or 1 to 44 pounds Extra Strong Silver – is designed for extremely fit men and athletes. This is also appropriate for personal training. The resistance of silver exercise ranges from 1 to 25 kgs or 1 to 55 pounds. Super Strong Gold – is designed for athletes. The resistance of gold exercise bands ranges from 1 to 30 kg or 1 to 66 pounds Gymstick Telescopic – The minimum length of the telescopic Gymstick is 70 cm and maximum length is 117 cm. It is a great alternative for those who travel and want to keep exercising or training. It also has appeal for personal trainers who like the compact size of telescopic Gymstick. Bootcamp Gymstick – was intended especially for outdoor use. Both the telescopic stick and the bag are in a camouflage design. The bag is waterproof and it is designed to sit comfortably against the back. |