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Power Plate
» To satisfy the increasing demand for training,
Power Plate has launched a dedicated Training
Academy at its home office in London. Open daily,
the academy offers courses that are accredited by
the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) at basic
and advanced levels for fitness professionals, as well
Power Plate U.
as a new introductory course for beginning users.
Courses cover the fundamentals of vibration, anatomy
and physiology, physiological and strength adaptations, program design, and more. Fitness
professionals must successfully complete a practical assessment and written exam to earn
continuing personal/professional development points. Future courses will cover golf training,
performance academy, and seminars on osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis. For more information,
contact the company at 3363 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-509-6000; 847-509-6004
(FAX); www.powerplateusa.com. —|
Star Trac
» Star Trac’s new premium E series line of cardiovascular
equipment—including treadmills, total-body trainers,
stationary bikes, and steppers—is designed to satisfy today’s
savvy exercisers in health clubs. It includes 15" personal
viewing screens, iPod connectivity, composite audio/video
(A/V) inputs, and USB portals. Users can charge their iPod
and view iPod media content on the personal viewing
screens while exercising, and the convenient USB port
provides charging power to small portable devices, such as
MP3 players, mobile phones, and personal digital assistants
(PDAs). For more information, contact the company at 14410
Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92606; 800-228-6635; 714-669-1660;
714-508-3303 (FAX); www.startrac.com. —|
»BV Entertainment
| Innovations | What’s New
To enhance personal entertainment options at health clubs,
BV Entertainment now offers a new Philips 15" digital LCD HDTV
screen with a sharp, high-definition picture, rich color, and
dynamic contrast. The built-in digital ATSC/QAM tuner receives
and decodes off-air and unscrambled digital signals directly
so that exercisers can view high-definition programming
without an additional set-up box. The AXS15HD screens can
be positioned in front of cardiovascular equipment or used with
manufacturer-attached mounts; members simply need to plug
in their headphones and select their program. Multiple package
options are available, with pricing starting at $699. For more
information, contact the company at 31344 Via Colinas, Ste. 103,
Westlake Village, CA 91362; 800-770-9770; 818-879-9785;
www.bventertainment.com. —|
Star Trac-ing with E series
Perform Better
Perform Better with Superbands
» Perform Better now has two
new tools to enhance both cardio
and strength training. The company’s
Superbands are thick,
extra-strong bands that are
suitable for assisted pull-ups or
dips, resisted walking, shuffles,
running, and overload or leverage
during weight training. Measuring
40" long, the Superbands are
3/16" thick and come in widths
of 1/2", 1", 1-3/4", and 2-1/2".
Also new is the Gray Cook Functional
Movement Screen Test Kit,
which is used to test and assess
functional mobility, stability, and
flexibility. It includes a portable,
easy-to-read measurement device
and a DVD that demonstrates the
entire movement screen. For more
information, contact the company
at 11 Amflex Drive, Cranston, RI
02920-0090; 888-556-7464; 401-
942-9363; 401-942-7645 (FAX);
www.performbetter.com. —|
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