Why Physiotherapists Trust the Gymstick for Rehabilitation Physiotherapists worldwide have embraced the Gymstick as a go-to tool in rehabilitation. Invented in Finland by fitness experts, the Gymstick has gained popularity in over 30 countries for its versatility and...
Training with a Gymstick can be a fun and effective way to build strength and improve fitness. The Gymstick (a lightweight fibreglass stick with elastic resistance bands) is versatile and great for full-body workouts. But beginners and even intermediate users...
If you own a Gymstick (the popular stick-and-resistance-band fitness tool), you may have heard of Sparebands (also called Replacement Bands). These Sparebands are essentially the elastic resistance tubes that attach to your Gymstick. In this article, we’ll explain...
Keeping your Gymstick Original (and the Aqua Gymstick) clean and well-maintained is key to ensuring it lasts a long time and stays safe and effective to use. These versatile fitness tools are built to withstand tough workouts, but a little regular care goes a long...
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Why Strong Hips and Glutes Matter The Gymstick is a simple but effective tool for building lower body strength, especially in the hips and glutes. This workout helps improve muscular endurance in these key areas, which play a major role in balance, posture, and...
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Discover the Power of Gymstick Invented in Finland by a team of fitness and health experts from the Finnish Institute of Sport, the Gymstick has transformed the landscape of resistance training. This ingenious tool was designed to offer comprehensive strength and...
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Are you seeking a new way to refresh your aquatic workouts? The Aqua Gymstick offers a versatile, full-body workout by combining the resistance of water with the tension from elastic bands. One excellent example of its versatility is the Bicep Curl with Hip Extension....
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Backward Lunge with Shoulder Press Strength training doesn’t have to be boring or repetitive, and the Gymstick is the perfect tool to keep your workouts varied, functional, and effective. Today’s exercise combines upper and lower body strength training with a...
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Why Work Your Biceps? The biceps are one of the primary muscles in the upper arm and are involved in nearly every pulling movement you make, from lifting groceries to performing daily tasks. Strong biceps not only improve arm definition but also enhance functional...
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Gymstick Fitness for All The Gymstick is a versatile and innovative fitness tool designed to enhance functional training and help individuals achieve their fitness goals. Originating from Finland, the Gymstick Original is a lightweight, portable device that combines a...
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Your core is the epicentre of strength, supporting every movement your body makes. In this guide, we'll focus on abdominal and core strength, uncovering the unique benefits Gymstick offers to enhance these crucial muscle groups. Let's explore how Gymstick can be your...
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Lower back issues are a common concern for people of all fitness levels, often closely related to the health and strength of the core muscles. Explore the importance of maintaining a strong lower back and core strength while emphasizing the significance of building...
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The Gymstick, crowned Australia's best home fitness tool in 2006, has consistently proven its worth. Voted by The Daily Telegraph and featured in women's fitness and health magazines, it made a remarkable resurgence during the lockdown in 2020. Renowned for its...
The biggest challenge It's hard to let go of something that once worked for us, but it's even harder when we're not seeing the results we want. One of the hardest things for a lot of people to do is admit that their favourite workout is no longer working for them. In...
Keeping it Simple We've all heard the saying, "keep it simple, stupid." But as humans, we seem to be hardwired to look for complexity. So we are suspicious of things that are too simple – how can it possibly be effective? Fitness trainers tend to overcomplicate...
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The Gymstick is a very portable, easy-to-use fitness tool that enables you to do all the resistance exercises you can do in a gym and so much more. Costing less than a gym membership and taking up no space, it comes as a two-piece fibreglass stick with an easy...
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A stick and a couple of rubber bands surprised me when I first used the Gymstick in 2006. Having been in the fitness industry for 15 years by then, I thought I had seen everything, and there was no doubt that I had a little more arrogance about exercise than I should...
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Resistance bands were not my thing I was first introduced to resistance bands early in my teaching career in the 1990s. This long piece of elastic was recommended as a portable and effective form of resistance training. Having only used weights for resistance...
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90's Fitness Fad? I was first introduced to resistance bands early in my teaching career in the 1990’s. This long piece of elastic was recommended as a portable and effective form of resistance training. Having only used weights for resistance training, this...
Written by Marietta Mehanni & Sophie Russell The Swiss Ball The Swiss Ball has been a tool synonymous with balance, stability and strength training for many years in the Australian fitness industry. An extensive background in rehabilitation especially within...
Written by Sophie Russell and Marietta Mehanni The Gymstick Original is a fitness tool designed to simply and effectively combine cardiovascular training, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility training. The Gymstick’s winning combination of the stick and...
Introduction - Aqua Gymstick The Aqua Gymstick is an adaptation of the Gymstick, originally created in Finland. Using rubberised bands in water fitness classes is not a new concept, but what is truly unique about the Aqua Gymstick is its attachment to a stick. With...
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Unconventional tools I have always been one to stray from the beaten path, drawn to unconventional ideas, tools, and programs. It's hard to pinpoint the exact reason behind this inclination. Perhaps it stems from my upbringing or even my genetics. Whatever the cause,...
A Gymstick program can provide overall health benefits for older adults As we age, it becomes increasingly important to maintain an active lifestyle to support our overall health and wellbeing. However, many traditional exercise programs may need to be more suitable...
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 Aqua Gymstick The Aqua Gymstick, born from the original Gymstick in Finland, has evolved into a versatile aqua fitness tool. While using rubberised bands in water or land fitness classes isn't groundbreaking, the Aqua Gymstick sets itself apart with its attachment...
