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BALANCE TRAINING PRODUCTS
The BOSU (Both Sides Utilised) Balance Trainer is
T-BOW
a balance, core stability and proprioception device
that can be used dome- or platform-side up. The T-BOW is a lightweight, curved
fi tness kit keywords: physical company plastic board for use in fitness
routines, exercise and therapy. Its
manufacturers claim the product
helps users increase balance,
strength and flexibility – T-BOW’s
studies at Zurich University showed
that, with regular use, people with
low fitness levels experienced a 30
per cent improvement in balance
and a 20–95 per cent increase in
dynamic strength.
fi tness-kit keyword: instyle
VEW-DO BOARD
BALANCEMASTER
Vew-Do Boards from Pipedreems
The BalanceMaster mechanised lower limb allow users to incorporate balance
exerciser has a number of user benefits, including with effective torso strength training;
better joint mobility, improved muscle stability for recommended exercises include squats,
the lower limb and pelvic regions, and enhanced knee dips and push-ups. The company’s latest
proprioception. Regular users consistently gain model, the Zone Pro Complete, offers three
improved balance and joint mobility. The machine different rocking movements in one board.
features programmable direction changes designed Meanwhile, the Indy, Sk8, Flow, Zone Pro
to challenge balance, including plantarflexion and Complete and Zippy models can be adapted
dorsiflexion of the ankle joints and simultaneous as plyometric exercise equipment, offering
rotation of the hips. BalanceMaster exercises are core training to improve balance and
very simple; the greater the angle of the footplate, co-ordination. A range of Vew-Do plyometric
the greater the stretch. training exercises have also been developed
fi tness-kit keyword: balancemaster for sport-specific training.
Vew-Do Combines
fi tness-kit keyword: pipedreems
balance and strength
RBK CORE BOARD
FIT BALL
The RBK Core Board from Escape Fitness
The Fit Ball from ProActive Health is the is designed to improve tone and function of
world’s leading brand of stability ball, and the core muscles through its ability to tilt,
comes in three sizes: 55cm, 65cm and 75cm. twist and recoil against the body’s
The burst-resistant balls are suitable for a movements. Suitable for beginners and
range of users, including sports professionals advanced users, the product features
taking part in rigorous training sessions. Fit include a non-slip surface, two adjustable
Balls aim to improve the levels of stability, and eight individual
strength of the users’ positions for RBK Core/Stabiliser Tubes,
abdominals and lower back, supplied separately. Escape Fitness also
also improving offers a RBK Core Board DVD.
proprioception and fi tness-kit keywords: escape fi tness
flexibility. fi tness-kit
keywords: proactive health RBK Core Board Aids kathy carter
tone and function
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