New equipment choices help clubs make the best use of space, time and money.

If you’re considering upgrading your club’s current equipment or researching pieces for a new club, look into the new multi-function pieces on the market, advises strength coach and personal trainer Kris Padman. “It can be cheaper to buy one or two multi-functional pieces than several individual pieces,” says Padman, “and they’re a big space saver.”

Padman, who works at four different Toronto fitness facilities with a wide variety of equipment and set-ups, says that with many clients looking for quick and efficient workouts, they can also be a timesaver. “Clients don’t have to keep changing stations and jumping from machine to machine.”

And even if space and budget aren’t an issue, there are lots of gym-goers who need something new after years of the same old exercises at the same old single-exercise stations. According to Padman, “This type of machine is different. It’s really appealing to people who are bored with dumbbells and want to try something new and creative.”

Here are some of the latest and most innovative multi-function pieces available today.

The Viper Rope Climber The Viper Rope Climber provides a complete upper-body strength or cardio workout in one exercise. It eliminates the need to use separate machines to exercise different muscle groups. A levitating seat, seven rope resistance settings and up to 250 lbs. of counterweights make the Viper accessible and effective for a wide range of users. Its small footprint and no electricity requirements help maximize floor space utilization. The specially-designed rope is durable, yet provides a soft grip. A battery-powered electronic display keeps track of time, distance and speed. For more information, call 925-337-4205 or visit www.marpokinetics.com.

Pro-Trainer System II This one-of-a-kind, bi-lateral, 360-degree functional and core training system features the patented “grab-n-train” design. It has a small 5’ X 7’ footprint yet houses 14 ergonomically spaced cables placed at every 30 degrees along the patented curved training environment. It has: two all-steel 235 lb. independent custom weight stacks with a 6.5 lb. starting weight; a long stroke length for full multi-planar movements; 1.25 lb. weight increments for the first 10 plates, then 2.5 lb., 5 lb. and 10 lb. increments, set for 2:1 ratios for reduced inertia and higher speed training. This unit is coupled with the patent-pending “Xcellerator” band system.

This attachment enables the user to convert the unit into a high-speed power and strength training system. It also comes with Internet training and tracking programming featuring over 300 exercises for sports, personal training and general fitness, active daily living, total body circuit training and cardio-strength combination training.

For more information call 1-877-676-4677, or contact rtharpe@VortexFitness.com.

Cardio Wave Cardio Wave introduces the concept of multi-planar cardiovascular exercise. The movement combines abduction, external rotation and extension to train the lower body, spine and core stabilizer muscles. This functional, low impact exercise teaches balance and coordination while facilitating a high caloric expenditure. Cardio Wave’s unique movement pattern also stabilizes the knee, hip and ankle by ensuring proper alignment of these joints throughout the entire range of motion.

This revolutionary cardiovascular approach offers a safe and efficient exercise that appeals to a wide range of interests and fitness levels.

For more information, call 418-849-1978 or contact gtousignant@technogymusa.com.

Cybex Total Body Arc Trainer The Total Body Arc Trainer combines elements of a climber, hiker and skier allowing users to focus on their own specific needs and targeting the same areas in different ways to build muscle, burn calories or both. Effective for beginners to professional athletes, the arc pattern of motion provides an optimal full-body workout with less stress on the joints.

With an adjustable resistance up to 900 watts and 11 levels of incline, workouts can be tailored to strength training or to burn calories and increase heart rate with a cardio workout.

For more information, call 1-774-324-8000, or visit www.cybexintl.com.

Freemotion Incline Trainer The new Freemotion Incline Trainer is a one-of-a-kind system that delivers quality performance with the most comfortable deck cushioning. It’s a twist between a treadmill and a stepper for advanced athletic training. The incline trainer can transform from a treadmill to a 30% incline or a –3% decline providing a challenging incline that supplies a more difficult workout then a stepper without a fixed range of motion.

Great for triathletes and for simulating real hill runs. The AC lift motor provides 1,500 lbs. of lift force for smooth consistent deck movement and stabilization.

For more information, call 1-877-348-4111 or visit www.nationalfitnessproducts.com.

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