cv round-up
DANCE MACHINE – PULSE
Based on the four-arrow North, South,
East and West dance concept, the
Dance Machine allows up 32 people to
play together at the same time.
TARGET MARKET:
The main target audience for Dance
Machine tends to be children, particularly
those who are disengaged from
traditional sports and activities. However,
its interactive technology appeals to both
children and adults alike, either as part of
a standard group session or as a family
activity. Pulse has also recently installed
an eight-player dance mat system at an Up to 32 people can play together at the same time on Pulse’s Dance Machine
Age Concern Centre in Wolverhampton.
USAGE AND RESULTS:
wall or screen and players follow them Dance Machine is also known to have
The simple ‘plug and play’ system offered on foot-activated mats, which are successfully catered for groups with
by the Dance Machine is truly mobile wirelessly connected to a computer. neurological disabilities such as dyspraxia,
and features a powerful, real-time, 3D
ADDED EXTRAS:
autism and dyslexia. It can help improve
graphic game engine/software. Dance As well as offering the usual health brain/body co-ordination, concentration,
steps are projected via arrows onto a benefits of an aerobic, full body workout, focus and spatial awareness.
PRO2 ALL BODY EXERCISER – SCIFIT
The synchronised arm and leg pedals of the
USAGE AND RESULTS:
PRO2 all-body ergometer are operated from The programmes can be adapted to users’
a seated position. The upper and lower cranks needs. For example, the ISO Kinetic strength
can also be used in isolation with the simple programme sets effort against a given RPM.
removal/tethering of the non-required part. Once this has been exceeded, it increases
TARGET MARKET:
relative to the effort exerted. Conversely, the
Its fully adjustable features mean it’s suitable low start-up speed and constant workload
for all gym users. The swivel seat with side programme aids workouts aimed at weight
handles can be easily removed for loss or a gradual build-up of fitness levels.
wheelchair access, while wheelchair ramps,
ADDED EXTRAS:
platforms and tie-downs are also available. There are two variations of the PRO2 – the
The PRO2 offers six programmes that Sport and the Stage 2, which has full
provide a variety of training options to suit Inclusive Exercise Equipment Accreditation.
the needs of all users, from the deconditioned Both have identical internal workings but
PRO2: Suitable for all users through casual gym-users to elite athletes. different external features.
M5 STRIDER – KEISER
USAGE AND
Small and portable,
RESULTS :
Keiser’s M5 elliptical is Similar in size to a studio
highly engineered to offer cycle, the M5 is an
a super-smooth obvious choice for group
resistance system. elliptical classes – an
TARGET MARKET:
emerging trend as the
Although it has been cross-trainer grows in
built with broad appeal in popularity. It also offers
mind, the M5 offers nil an alternative warm-up
resistance at start-up as machine to the exercise
well as a ‘get on and go’ bike and can be used on
capability, making it ideal the gym floor.
for deconditioned and
ADDED EXTRAS:
older users and for Designed with the
rehabilitation. At the operator in mind, the M5
other end of the spectrum, The small footprint M5 is an obvious choice for group elliptical classes has an innovative, low
the M5’s on-board maintenance design, small
computer enables more advanced users to monitor footprint and intuitive computer. It also offers portability,
their power output over any given period for a truly smooth magnetic resistance and a quiet ride – and consumes
effective workout time after time. no energy, meaning that it has excellent green credentials.
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