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he says, but they also thrive on the chal- lenge. “When you use equipment that has a timer, you can count the number of reps you do in a period of time and then try to work harder and faster the next time.” Century Gardens Recreation Centre in
Brampton, Ontario, is also experiencing great success with circuit classes. When the staff realized that the recently reno- vated and expanded multi-purpose centre would no longer have an exercise studio, they had to get creative with program- ming ideas to keep their members happy. Their solution was to implement a circuit training program that operates like any standard group exercise program. “The classes attract a good mix of men and women and young and old,” says the facil- ity’s recreation programmer Lisa Bland. Members are so hooked that they now of- fer 33 of the workouts each week. “Attending group classes helps people
exercise more regularly,” says Bland. “And because they’re led by our staff, there’s a social element that makes it more fun.” There’s no trouble finding staff members to teach the classes, she adds. “They love teaching the classes. It’s more fun than supervising the gym because they get to interact with members, choose their own music and get creative with cardio and mat exercises that they intersperse be- tween the equipment stations.”
Beating boredom
If there’s a downside to Curves-style
training workout, it’s that the workout is the same today as it will be tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Taylor, of Curves, admits that the lack
of variety is a stumbling block for some long term members. On a positive note, she says, the company did recently in- crease the number of machines from eight to 13 for larger clubs. However she feels that most members stick with the program because they value the health and fitness results and the new friend- ships they make. Many fitness and recreation facilities
have the option of mixing up the order of their machines or adding machines to liv- en up the workout. But perhaps the best scenario is when members venture into unexplored areas of their weight rooms with their newfound fitness abilities and confidence. FBC
Barb Gormley is the managing editor of Fitness Business Canada, a freelance fitness writer and a certified personal trainer. Contact her at www.bar- bgormley.com.
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Matrix Fitness
The new G7 Strength Series features an integrated rep counter and timer that tracks user repetitions, activity time and rest periods. Colour-reference placards are easy to read and aid in indentif- ing muscle group categories for a simplified workout experience. Conveniently located adjustment points provide quick adjustments for a wide range of users, and the Action Specific Grips™ (ASG) en- courage proper hand alignment to reduce hand fatigue. For more information, call 866-693-4863 or email
info@matrixfitness.com.
Technogym
Easy Line is designed to be a fun, effective, and easy-to-use training option for individuals looking for a friendly and non-intimidating training modality. The hy- draulic resistance system requires no adjustments, as resistance is determined by the speed of movement. The nine-piece circuit also incorporates interval sta- tion equipment to support Technogym conditioning programs: General Fitness/ Weight Management, Kids and Teens, and Active Aging. In a non-group setting, Easy Line can be used as an entry level resistance training circuit. For more in- formation, visit www.technogym.com.
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