The Step

Cost: $109.95

Description

Known as the Original Fitness Step , the step system is widely used by individuals and over 18,000 health clubs helping you get to your fitness goals in no time.

Features

  • Stacking risers allow for adjustable heights.
  • Step platform has a slip-proof, durable mat on top, and non-marking rubber floor pads on the bottom of the platform and the blocks.
  • Extra Large Stepping Surface.

Benefits

  • Adjustable heights accommodate beginner to advanced exercisers.
  • The Step aerobic activity enables low-impact, high-intensity exercise - recommended by physical therapists and fitness professionals.

Specifications

Extra large stepping surface is 40"L x 14"W.
Adjusts to 4", 6", or 8" high.
Includes two pair of risers.
The platform and blocks are made of high density polyethylene, and they support up to 200 pounds.
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Mini-Slide Training Board

Cost: $99.95

Description

A shorter version of the professional slideboard that allows users to perform most of the upper and lower body exercises that are done on its larger counterpart.

Features

  • Not a roll-up! This popular rigid style slide board lies permanently flat on any floor. To store, simply lean against a wall.
  • 5' Training board (no end ramps) with non skid rubber underneath.
  • Slide board booties are included.
  • 1-year warranty

Benefits/Use

  • This board is perfect for upper body exercises and drills that require limited movement.
  • Target multiple body parts such as your legs, inner thighs, and butt all at the same time.

Specifications

  • Length: 5'
  • Width: 2'
  • Thickness: 1/4"
  • Weight: 15 lbs.
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Gymnic Stability Ball Plus

Sizes: 18" - 30"
Cost: $26.95 - $39.95

Description

Gymnic Plus Stability Balls are constructed of latex-free vinyl material in four different diameters from 45 to 75cm (18 to 30 inches).

Benefits/Uses

  • Increases muscle strength
  • Improves proprioception, balance and stability
  • Helps develop the core body muscles by forcing the body to respond to the the instability of the ball.
  • Can be used in place of a chair to help maintain proper posture as it engages the abdominal and back muscles.
  • Develops strength in all planes of motion (frontal, sagittal, and transverse) which helps improve overall functional strength and decreases the chance of injury.

Features

  • 2 Year Warranty
  • Holds up to 600 lbs.
  • Available in four sizes. These are suggested sizes: (You should select ball size where you can sit with knees bent at a 90 degree angle)
  • Up to 5'0" tall use 45cm; 5'1" to 5'7" use 55cm; 5'8" to 6' use 65cm; Over 6' use 75cm
  • Exercise sheet by Juan Carlos Santana includes 40 exercises for body alignment, balance, abdominal strength as well as chest, back, shoulder, leg and hip strength.
  • Download the Stability Ball Exercise Sheet
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BOSU Balance Trainer

Cost: $119.95

Description

The BOSU Balance Trainer is like a stability ball with a flat bottom. Bosu Exercise Balls are extremely versatile, durable and fun!

Features

  • Four products in one! Stability Ball, Balance Disc, Wobble Board and Plyo Box.
  • Hand pump and manual included.
  • FREE Bosu Training DVD of your choice with each Bosu purchased.
  • 1 Year Warranty.

Benefits

  • Versatile! The BOSU Balance Trainer improves balance, core stability and proprioception.
  • With “bubble” side up, sit, stand, lie, kneel or jump. With platform side up, do push-ups or even stand on it for an advanced balance workout.
  • Any exercise done on the ground can be performed on the BOSU Exercise Ball – making it more challenging and fun.

Specifications

  • Latex Free Burst Resistant Material
  • Holds up to 350 lbs.
  • Weighs less than 14 lbs
  • Measures 25” in diameter and 12” high when fully inflated
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Reebok Core Board

Cost: $199.95
  • Versatile! Adjust difficulty level to accomodate all fitness and rehabilitation uses.
  • Tilts, rocks and swivels in all directions.
  • Unique recoil design responds dynamically to the user's movements. Move to one side and the recoil action pushes you back in the opposite direction.
  • Large platform (29" wide x 22" deep x 6" high) with eight attachment sites for your resistance tubing.
  • 1 year warranty. Comes with exercise sheet.
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Valslide

Cost: $34.95

Description

The Valslide is a pair discs that provide an unstable training surface that allows you to simulate many slideboard exercises.

Features

  • Turns carpet, tile and linoleum floors into an unstable training surface.
  • Lightweight and portable.

Benefits

  • Use them to target multiple body parts such as your legs, inner thighs, and butt all at the same time.
  • Use them to stretch and tone your shoulders, chest and back.

Includes

  • 2 ValSlide discs.
  • 1 mesh carry bag.
  • Valslide Exercise Sheet
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