Nautilus commercial XPload plate loaded line The Nautilus commercial XPload plate loaded line combines the smooth feel of free-weight equipment with the con- trolled biomechanical movements of a machine. Rugged, yet easy-to-use, each Nautilus XPload unit correctly address- es the strength curve of the body part it’s designed to train. With 11-gauge steel frames and industrial-grade ma- terials, its durability is unmatched. For convenience and safety, weight plates are loaded low to the ground. Because it is manufactured in Independence, Virginia, virtually limitless frame and upholstery colour customization is available with quick turnaround. All Nautilus commercial equipment is treated with mPale Antimicrobial for us- ers' protection. Contact our Canadian distributor for further information: Dotmar Fitness Equipment, info@dot-
marfitness.com.
Danniels with a laugh. “It’s always worked and it always will. As long as it’s well maintained, it won’t let you down.” He admits that it isn’t necessar-
ily the most popular equipment at his club, “but it’s a workhorse and it serves our members well.” Plate loaded equipment is a good
choice for just about every fitness club, says Gram Garritty, service manager at Calgary’s Apple Fitness Store. Here are five reasons to consider adding it to your gym floor.
1. It’s super-low maintenance. “It
just needs a regular visual inspection to check that the bolts are tight,” says Garritty. “It has no cables, so it’s even lower maintenance than selectorized equipment.” The bearings are industri- al size so they rarely wear out, and it’s a basic stationary piece with just one or a few pivot points. However, like any piece of equipment, the upholstery will eventually need replacing due to wear and tear.
2. It’s rugged and long lasting.
What’s its life expectance? “Basically as long as you as you want it to be,” says Garritty. When pieces start to look dated, some facilities have them re-powdercoated and reupholstered. The advantage of replacing the equip- ment, says Garritty, is that every
few years equipment manufactur- ers tweak the styling and ergonomics improving, for example, the lumbar support or changing a pivot point by a few degrees. Some facilities that do a full equipment upgrade will replace their older plate loaded pieces so that all their equipment matches in terms of styling.
3. It’s cost effective. If you’re up-
grading, you’ll have plenty of Olympic weights already, so you’ll pay for just the frame and not the weight stack.
4. It works for everyone. Men and
experienced lifters tend to gravitate to the plate loaded pieces, but it can ac- commodate all types of users. “I find that nine out of 10 plate-loaded users are male,” says Garritty. “But the horn that holds the plates is Olympic size, so even a 2.5 pound plate fits on.” Some people do find it intimidating, he ad- mits, and find it easier to pull a pin on a selectorized piece or grab a pair of dumbbells.
5. People like it. It’s a personal pref-
erence for many exercisers, especially those who lift ultra-heavy weight. “It’s smoother, and I feel like I have more control,” says Garritty, who enjoys us- ing plate loaded equipment for many of his own workouts.
HOIST® ROC-IT Plate Loaded Lat Pull-down The HOIST® ROC-IT Plate Loaded Lat Pull-down offers a new way to enhance your members’ strength training program. Fully unrestricted joint movement is essential to an efficient strength training workout. This machine, along with the entire ROC-IT product lineup, engages us- ers through the entire exercise range-of-motion. HOIST ROC-IT products make exercise fun and biomechanical- ly correct. For more information, contact HOIST Sales at 800-548-5438, or at
sales@hoistfitness.com.
Panatta Sport The Freeweight HP line by Panatta Sport consists of a comprehensive line-up which includes 27 plate loaded pieces along with a Ground Power series, power racks, Olympic benches and regular benches. Years invested in the study and development of Freeweight HP has resulted in truly redefining plate loaded equipment. Features in- clude correct converging and diverging exercise trajecto- ries, isolateral movement, preload levers, linkage systems which simulate a cam therefore providing the correct load, ergonomic padding and handles and optimal ad- justments. Together these features ensure user safety, comfort and benefit by promoting correct posture and maximum functional performance. For more information, visit
www.idealfit.ca or call 905-266-0106.
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