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Owner's EDGE
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 As gym owners and managers, it’s critical that we stay on top of the workout trends of our members and the general population so that we continually provide the best and most innovative services, classes and equipment possible. The American College of Sports Medicine has reported that with the economy doing better, people will start reinvesting in fitness regimens again. It goes on to say that gyms and fitness studios should see an increase in membership, and individuals will start signing up for personal training sessions and specialized classes.
This is great news, and of course we all hope it holds true! Now let’s take a more in depth look at the trends, and what’s going to be important for us to focus on as owners...
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Have FUN, TRAIN hard, and Get IT Done!
We’re now into 2011, and everyone is asking, "so what's the next hottest fitness program?" That my friends would be The COREBAR® Workout! A total body, high intensity, interval based cardio and conditioning program, guaranteed to get you in the best shape of your life! The COREBAR® workout is 2011's Ultimate Calorie Burning BODY MAKEOVER Workout, it's energetic, diverse, effective and FUN. Each class leaves you exhilarated from the experience and looking forward to the next!
The COREBAR® training methodology is based on a well-executed, strategically planned, total body system that includes aerobic conditioning, strength, balance and agility, built on principles from both physiotherapy and rehabilitation training.
This all-in-one, complete concept package is particularly effective, intense and challenging, offering a fun format to fast results. Using a weighted bar, you will re contour, re-define...
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As one ages, many physiological changes take place. This is a natural part of the process, but many of the physical changes (biomarkers) that negatively affect personal wellness can be minimized with physical activity. One key biomarker is loss of muscle. As an individual ages, muscle is lost and has a profound impact on an older adult’s well-being.
Exercise can have a definite positive impact on maintaining a high quality of life. Weight bearing, muscle strengthening and balance exercise help reduce the risk of falls and fractures, and improve bone density. It is of utmost importance that fitness professionals know how to appropriately counsel participants in regard to exercise order, as well as how to improve or maintain agility, strength, posture and balance capabilities.
When older adults begin an exercise program, slow progression and quality of movement is the number one predictor of success. Many trainers or group fitness instructors, well intentioned, will progress too fast and give exercises to participants where the risk outweighs any potential benefit. This is why I say, “Start low and go slow.”
By selecting exercises that strengthen all muscles, ligaments and tendons...
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Calling all “Cardio Junkies”, “Low Impacters”, “Core People” and instructors: rejoice! Welcome the JumpSport® The Fitness Trampoline™, the one piece of equipment that can satisfy the needs of your dynamic membership and talented group fitness staff.
The JumpSport® The Fitness Trampoline™ builds cardiovascular strength and endurance, core stability, and is perfect for all fitness levels. It can be used as an entire class or as part of any class including Pilates, or Strength and Conditioning. The options are limited only by the parameters of safety and your creativity.
Initiate a buzz that will crescendo time and time again as members and instructors take their first bounce, jog or abdominal workout on the JumpSport® trampoline. There is sure to be a lot of chatter as JumpSport® classes go onto your schedule and people have an opportunity to experience the exhilarating thrill of trampoline jumping. The buzz created by JumpSport® is electrifying and gains momentum every time it is used.
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The benefits of self-myofascial release have made it a standard practice in most training programs for both movement preparation and recovery. However, Trigger Point Performance Therapy has taken normal foam rolling to a whole new level with the revolutionary GRID™ and SMRT-CORE™ by integrating dynamic core training with targeted SMRT-Massage.
Most recently, the GRID™ and SMRT-COR™E have being featured in the magazine GQ and on the hit talk show, The Doctors for their innovative approach to fitness that combines both performance and therapy. If you’ve seen the GRID™, you know why it’s not your everyday foam roller with its blood channeling distrodensities and unique design that can withstand just about anything. By combining the foundational elements of self-myofascial release with core endurance, strength, and power training, SMRT-CORE™ gives fitness professionals a dynamic new system to get their clients in amazing shape. It’s time for everyone to “Stop, Drop, and Roll.”
The P3 Push-Up is an essential SMRT-CORE™ move to build total body while targeting the Anterior Tibialis muscles...
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An irresistible fusion of authentic Latin and international rhythms and lightweight resistance training, the Zumba® Toning program sculpts bodies and builds communities through an exhilarating, addictive experience.
More than 10 million people pack gyms and studios around the world on a weekly basis, hooked on the Zumba® program and the transformative power of its signature red-hot rhythms and calorie-torching moves. The Zumba® Toning program attracts that same party-loving crowd as well as those looking for a more intense, body-sculpting workout.
By moving to the music, shaking the maraca-like Zumba® Toning Sticks to the beat and generally having a blast, participants develop upper and lower body rhythm, increase muscle endurance and tone up their arms, abs, legs and glutes.
Tap into the huge demand for this exciting and effective new program. Go to www.zumba.com to learn more.
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