| Innovations | What’s New
efi Sports Medicine Harbinger
» The i-Shape, the latest innovation from efi Sports Medicine, was » Jumping rope is an inexpensive,
launched earlier this year at IHRSA’s 2009 convention by none other easy-to-learn cardio option.
than Mike Singletary, football legend and head coach of the San Francisco Harbinger’s new Anti-Microbial
49ers. Lauded as “the next wave of vibration exercise technology,” the Speed Rope makes it an ideal,
i-Shape combines a unique stretching cage along with dual-vibration back-to-basics exercise with
platforms. A mounted LCD is also included, and this helps guide which to jump-start a sluggish
users through a routine designed to enhance “flexibility, strength and fitness routine. This new product
explosive force.” The equipment stimulates muscles and tendons via from Harbinger features an
Tonic Vibration Reflex (TVR) technology, which results in involuntary adjustable 9' length, steel
High jumpin’
muscular contractions. These contractions assist in boosting athletic bearings to provide a smooth,
with Harbinger
performance and reducing recovery times. For more information, consistent swing motion, and a
contact the company at 7755 Arjons Drive, San Diego, CA 92126; dual-corded PVC rope that resists
(858) 586-6080;
www.efisportsmedicine.com —| stretching. The dual-injection molded handles offer
a firm, comfortable grip. A nontoxic antimicrobial
treatment has been applied to the handles to help
fight germs; it not only cuts down on odor, but also
eliminates bacterial growth. For more information,
contact the company at 35 Executive Court, Napa, CA
94558; 800-729-5954;
www.harbingerfitness.com. —|
HUR Health and Fitness
» Designed for an aging
population, the HUR Health
and Fitness Equipment
Senior SmartZone turnkey
Easy access to ASF
system delivers a complete
full-body workout—16
separate exercises on
HUR’s Smart Zone for seniors
12 machines. The line
requires only 700 square
»
ASF International
feet of space, and takes full advantage of HUR’s
» ASF International, a leading billing and software provider, has
SmartCard technology. When exercisers insert their
launched a new interactive Website at
www.asfinternational.com to
personal card, the equipment automatically adjusts
provide users with a helpful, easy-to-navigate informational resource.
resistance, and can then offer personalized guidance
One of the site’s new features is a comparison checklist that allows club
and record their exercise performance. The line’s
owners in search of billing or software services to compare firms and
Natural Transmission mechanism eschews the
their offerings side-by-side. “There are so many Websites that require
traditional cams used in weight-stack machines,
users to dig through a ton of text to find the answers they’re seeking,”
relying, instead, on air resistance. The Senior
notes Rachelle Dodge, the marketing manager of ASF. “We designed
SmartZone is a nonintimidating, easy-to-use, strength-
this site with simple navigation to provide concise information about
training system that’s ideal for health clubs and
our services.” For more information, contact the company at 640 Plaza
senior-focused communities. For more information,
Drive, Ste. 300, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129; 800-227-3859;
contact the company at Patamaentie 4, 67100
303-986-9563;
www.asfinternational.com. —|
Kokkola, Finland; 3-586-832-5500;
www.hur.fi —|
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