University of Florida – University – High End Cardio Training
Assistant Director for Fitness Darcie Burde creates small group training programs with the Kinesis wall at the University of Florida. With a diverse population of approximately 50,000 students, Darcie Burde has the challenge of creating engaging and interesting exercises to fit a variety of different training backgrounds. Most of the 18-24 year old students who visit the fitness center have participated in high school sports or tend to be more familiar with programmed exercises. As a result, Burde incorporates higher end aerobic cardio exercises that are still capable of power.
A few exercises typical of Darcie’s training: spiderman crawl (using the low handles and belt attachment), torso rotations with jumping (using the high handles) and bow and arrow with transverse lunges (using vertical handles)
Click here to view a video from Darcie on how to use Kinesis for resistance training.
Treeline Fitness – Gym – Strength and Power Training
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Treeline Fitness trains individuals from 25-65 years of age. Personal Trainer and ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist Bryan Powell combines functional exercises with the Kinesis One into his circuit programs. Many of Powell’s clients have soccer and running backgrounds. For those with running backgrounds, Bryan tends to integrate more plyometric exercises. However, in general, Bryan focuses on circuit exercises for the various age groups he oversees and just alters the weight stacks for each user.
A few exercises typical of Bryan’s training: plyometrics, lunges and squats
Click here and/or here to view video(s) from Bryan on how to integrate lunge and squat exercises with Kinesis.
GenCare Lifestyle – Active Aging – Natural Movements/Encourages Flexibility
Candace Pilar is Personal Trainer who creates one-on-one training programs with Kinesis at GenCare, a retirement community in the greater Seattle area. The residents range from 55 to 101 years of age with the average resident at 80 years old, and are referred to as “aging hipsters” or “active agers” by Candace. Most of the women train using natural movements and exercises targeted towards strength and balance. The men perform more aggressive workouts that include movements that simulate a chest press, curls and squats. Once the men become stronger, some even attempt reverse lunges and use a ball to exercise their core. Lastly, some of the men used to play golf so Candace practices movements that help improve their golf swing too.
A few exercises typical of Candace’s training: chest press, arm extension, stretching and natural movements
Click here to learn more about the “Vitality” program offered at Gen-Care.
So with just a few examples, the Kinesis proves that one machine has enough versatility to exercise those that are young to frail, inexperienced to experienced, and with enough variety of exercises in between through cardio, circuit, power, balance and flexibility training.
Written by Aleksandra Shutte, Marketing Coordinator at Technogym USA
