Value added in the gym Shaking up the fi tness world
In a gym I visit there is a machine in the corner that all but one or two members scurry past without looking at. There is almost a fearful expression on their faces, as if the machinery is going to jump out and harm them, writes Sarah Juggins. The vibration-training machine is gradually making its mark on the UK fi tness sector, but only
slowly.
The instructors at the gym are frustrated, and understandably so. They have all received training on the correct use of the machines and realise the advantages of incorporating vibration training into a fi tness regime. Evidence of its benefi ts are well documented and, once inducted, the equipment is easy to use. VibroGym is a supplier of vibration training equipment across the world. A visit to its website will show the numerous academic and medical endorsements for the use of vibration training machines. While elite
athletes use the
Gradual lift-off... vibration training has been slow to gain popularity, but it offers plenty of benefi ts
equipment to add height to jumps, strength to muscle fi bres and fl exibility to muscle groups, so the elderly, the injured and the immobile can also use the equipment to improve health and fi tness. Personal trainer Dan Fivey describes the
vibration machines as a ‘one-stop shop’ for fi tness. ‘Unlike bikes or treadmills, you can perform hundreds of different exercises on these machines,’ he said. ‘And as an accessory in the gym, such a wide range of people can use the equipment. You can
treat bone density, multiple sclerosis and fi bromyalgia sufferers, athletes, anterior cruciate ligament injuries, diabetics – all on the same machine ‘Therefore you can
expand your member base by focusing on each group and its needs.’
Sports Equipment Setup
IMSPA’s DVD training pack for induction and refresher training This health and safety training pack from IMSPA details the key principles of setting up and breaking down sports equipment within the sport and recreation environment. A modular training pack to enable targeted induction sessions for industry staff.
TO ORDER CALL IMSPA ON 01509 226474 OR VISIT
WWW.IMSPA.CO.UK
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52