Wednesday, February 4, 2009

What is SoloStrength?

Simply put, SoloStrength is the term we use to describe you feeling at your best. It also can describe the fantastic energy and fitness you experience from Whole Body Exercise (we use WBE).

It's been our exerience that bodyweight exercise is the most effective way to achieve desired fitness results for everyday living. Keeping a "state of readiness", so that you feel powerful, energetic and eager to participate in the activities you want to enjoy in life. Just being ready. When we lose that feeling, it seems we all head in a downhill spiral and we suffer needlessly for it. We are meant to enjoy our lives, and in today's living, even finding the time to attend classes and regular trips to the gym, can add stress. The SoloStrength system is simple to learn, easy to use, and infinitely versatile to meet your level of fitness needs no matter where you start, or how high you set your goals, SoloStrength exercise is the most effective way to get there...and maintain your "readiness" for all the challenges life has to offer you.

Check out what people who use SoloStrength have to say, and let us offer you a 30 day no risk trial. Full instructional materials included, and top warranty in the industry. For in home use, and commercial applicaitons such as personal training studios and wellness centres. Learn more at SOLOSTRENGTH.COM or contact Michael at info@solostrength.com

What is SoloStrength?

Simply put, SoloStrength is the term we use to describe you feeling at your best. It also can describe the fantastic energy and fitness you experience from Whole Body Exercise (we use WBE).

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Bodyweight Calisthenics Exercise Improve Fitness, Health and Physique

Another good reference for bodyweight exercise...it's not NEW by any means, it's the oldest form of exercise, and will always be the most effective because its using your BODY as the machine, to connect your energy, functionality, and sense of strength, and that is the common goal of all exercise approaches. This is a great point to reiterate our mantra, that what we believe in is supporting a person's "state of readiness" for activity...by keeping strong, healthy, and energized, we are more encouraged to be active, enjoy life, and feel great! Live with SoloStrength! Please find below a reference to bodyweight exercise, and note that what we offer is an all-in-one home gym, exercise equipment station, that supports very adaptable bodyweight training techniques, with versatility to be used by ANYONE at any level of fitness for incredible exercise experience. As we like to say, "ONE Life, ONE body, ONE bar, the POWER of ONE". SoloStrength...it's all you need!

NOTE: We wholeheartedly agree that "expensive equipment" can be a large waste of money, if it is ineffective, or unused. What sets our SoloStrength system apart, is the simplicity of use, versatility so everyone in your home can use it effectively and safely, and our programs are so fast to adjust through (by simply adjusting the bar height for changing resistance levels or different exercises), that you are done a SoloStrength workout in less time than it takes to ADJUST most of the other pieces of equipment on the market. USE it, LOVE it, LIVE with SoloStrength!

RP from link : www.bodyweight-calisthenics-exercise.com

Bodyweight Calisthenics Exercise Improve Fitness, Health and Physique
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
Using Only The Weight Of Your Body!

Don't be fooled into believing you need expensive gym memberships and costly equipment to increase fitness, improve health and build an attractive physique.

You already have access to the best gym in the world... Your Own Body!

Hello, my name is Coach Eddie Lomax, president and founder of the Optimum Fitness Network LLC., and I’m here to tell you that you CAN build a strong, lean, functional and attractive body using only the gym you were born with.

That is... if you have the right PLAN!

Bodyweight calisthenics exercise uses only the weight of your own body as resistance to develop the ability to squat, reach, twist, lunge, jump, land, push and get up and down... all the physical abilities you need to meet the challenges of sport, work and life with excellence.

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Sometimes bodyweight calisthenics exercise gets a "bum rap" from proponents of other forms of physical training... but make no mistake about it, bodyweight calisthenics exercise is a valuable, effective and efficient training method.

Using nothing more than bodyweight calisthenics exercise, you can simultaneously increase muscular endurance, improve cardiorespiratory endurance and burn fat... without the unneeded high risk of injury.

Bodyweight Calisthenics Exercise Is
An Incredibly Effective And Versatile
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You can do bodyweight exercises and calisthenics anywhere and anytime, they do not require expensive equipment or costly gym memberships, you can do them in short bursts and you can effectively train the entire body by using only a few movements.

Bodyweight calisthenics exercise is fundamental in any fitness program designed to improve fitness, health and physique.

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle RP from ABOUT.com article

I read this article on bodyweight exercise and felt Mr. Paul Rogers did a very good job communicating the benefits of Bodyweight exercise. I felt it was valuable enough to repost. The suggestions can all work well with SoloStrength FUSE home gym personal training fitness station and our lifestyle programs! Enjoy!

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle

Use Your Bodyweight in a Weight Training Workout

By Paul Rogers, About.com

Updated: October 31, 2008

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

Pull-up in progress

Photo (c) Paul Rogers and Cooloola Fitness

Using the weight of your own body to create resistance was one of the earliest forms of strength training. It's easy to learn, effective, and you can do it just about anywhere.

Although you can get quite inventive, the following exercises are the primary bodyweight exercises and how to do them. It's a somewhat fine distinction, but the core resistance bodyweight exercises are not the same as calisthenics, stretching, plyometrics or most yoga exercises (in my opinion anyway), although they may include elements of all these disciplines.

The exercises form the core of any bodyweight workout program. Many others are variations and trivial modifications.

Push-ups¹

The push-up is a classic bodyweight exercise, and it demonstrates quite clearly the principle of bodyweight resistance training.

Lie face down on the floor, preferably on a firm carpet or mat or rubber surface, with feet together.
Place your hands on the floor at shoulder level, facing forward. Keep a slight bubble in the hands and fingers, rather than positioning them flat on the hard surface.
Raise your body up on the hands and toes until elbows are nearly straight, then lower to a point where the elbow is at a right angle. Don't let your body touch the floor.
One "up and down" is one push-up repetition. Don't go too fast or too slow. Keep the head and neck steady.
Do as many as you can in one minute, rest, then try again. Rest your knees on the ground if you find the exercise difficult when you first start out.

The push-up develops strength in the chest, shoulders and the triceps muscles of the upper arms.

Variations include resting knees on the floor, using a wide or narrow hand position and using one arm to perform the push-up motion (for the tough guys and girls).

The Squat²

The squat without weights may seem easy, but once you get up around the 20 rep mark it starts to take a toll on the knees, upper legs and butt until you build some condition. Here's how it goes:

Stand with feet about shoulder width apart. Keep hands on your hips, crossed over the chest, held out in front, or at your sides. I like the hands out in front because it allows you to settle back a little into the squat and put some emphasis on the butt muscles and hamstrings.
Keeping the back straight, bend the knees and squat down until your knees are are at approximately 90 degrees (a right angle).
Push up to the starting position and repeat. The squat develops legs and butt muscles and, over time, may strengthen knee joints. However, be cautious with this exercise if you have an existing knee injury or feel knee pain at any stage in the workout.
Start with 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Lunges

The lunge is a fundamental bodyweight exercise. Done in sets of 8 or more (each leg), lunges provide strength, balance and flexibility training. You can see how to perform the lunge in this example of a weighted lunge³.

Options include a variety of arm positions -- at the sides, straight out in front, raised at each side, crossed at the chest or straight up overhead. Try them all, as each arm position provides a slightly different emphasis and perhaps level of difficulty. For example, the arms raised at the sides provides better balance and stability than arms crossed at the chest.

Other more advanced options include the backward lunge and the 45-degree angle side lunge.

Crunches

Crunches are a key exercise for strengthening the abdominal muscles. Many different types of crunches are possible. Some of the best are:

Standard crunch, in which the shoulders are raised off the floor while you contract the abs
Reverse crunch, in which the legs and knees are raised off the floor while you contract the abs
Combo crunch, which is a combination of both of the above
Bicycle crunch, which includes all of the above and you peddle the legs in the air as well (see examples in this article on best crunches⁴)

Dips

Dips are performed with a chair or bench. You can also use a special machine at the gym that helps you. These are called "assisted dips." These instructions are for the standard dip from a bench:

Make sure you select a secure bench or chair that will not slide from under you.
Sit on a bench or chair and slide your butt forward off the bench so that you are supporting your whole body weight on your hands, with your butt hanging and your feet on the ground. You can see how it's done in thisvideo demonstration⁵.
Lower your body down until the elbow is at about 90 degrees (a right angle). Don't go below this, as the shoulder joint can get in a position that may not be safe for some people.
You can start out with the legs bent at about 90 degrees and your feet more or less flat on the floor, then extend them out as you get stronger until your "dipping" on your heels with your feet stretched out in front of you.

Pull-ups and Chin-ups

Stand below the bar, steady, then jump up and grab the bar with an overhand grip a little wider than shoulder width.
Haul yourself up so that your mouth is about level with the bar. You can go higher if you want to clear the chin.
Pull your shoulder blades back at the same time as you lift.

Variations include using an underhand or wide and narrow grips, claps, alternating over- and underhand, leg position and more.

Do as many as you can in a minute, then see if you have anything left for another set.

Pull-ups are demonstrated in this article⁶. It's a difficult exercise for many people, especially women. While pull-ups or chin-ups are a good example of a bodyweight exercise, you may not have a pull-up bar at home or anywhere convenient. Most gyms have a pull-up bar, and you can improvise at home or away with a beam or bar meant for other things. Make sure it's solid and secure.

These six bodyweight exercises are all you need to build good strength and muscle in a fitness program. Don't forget that you can use most of them at just about any time and any place.

This About.com page has been optimized for print. To view this page in its original form, please visit: http://weighttraining.about.com/od/weighttrainingbasics/a/bodyweight.htm

Links in this article:

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/PectoralSternal/WtPushup.html
http://weighttraining.about.com/od/exercisegallery/tp/dumbbell_sh_squat1.htm
http://weighttraining.about.com/od/beginningweighttraining/tp/weighted_lunge.htm
http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=u3ZfAM9eHWQ
http://weighttraining.about.com/od/exercisegallery/tp/pullup.htm

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle RP from ABOUT.com article

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle

Use Your Bodyweight in a Weight Training Workout

By Paul Rogers, About.com

Updated: October 31, 2008

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

Pull-up in progress

Photo (c) Paul Rogers and Cooloola Fitness

Using the weight of your own body to create resistance was one of the earliest forms of strength training. It's easy to learn, effective, and you can do it just about anywhere.

The exercises form the core of any bodyweight workout program. Many others are variations and trivial modifications.

Push-ups¹

The push-up is a classic bodyweight exercise, and it demonstrates quite clearly the principle of bodyweight resistance training.

Lie face down on the floor, preferably on a firm carpet or mat or rubber surface, with feet together.
Place your hands on the floor at shoulder level, facing forward. Keep a slight bubble in the hands and fingers, rather than positioning them flat on the hard surface.
Raise your body up on the hands and toes until elbows are nearly straight, then lower to a point where the elbow is at a right angle. Don't let your body touch the floor.
One "up and down" is one push-up repetition. Don't go too fast or too slow. Keep the head and neck steady.
Do as many as you can in one minute, rest, then try again. Rest your knees on the ground if you find the exercise difficult when you first start out.

The push-up develops strength in the chest, shoulders and the triceps muscles of the upper arms.

Variations include resting knees on the floor, using a wide or narrow hand position and using one arm to perform the push-up motion (for the tough guys and girls).

The Squat²

The squat without weights may seem easy, but once you get up around the 20 rep mark it starts to take a toll on the knees, upper legs and butt until you build some condition. Here's how it goes:

Stand with feet about shoulder width apart. Keep hands on your hips, crossed over the chest, held out in front, or at your sides. I like the hands out in front because it allows you to settle back a little into the squat and put some emphasis on the butt muscles and hamstrings.
Keeping the back straight, bend the knees and squat down until your knees are are at approximately 90 degrees (a right angle).
Push up to the starting position and repeat. The squat develops legs and butt muscles and, over time, may strengthen knee joints. However, be cautious with this exercise if you have an existing knee injury or feel knee pain at any stage in the workout.
Start with 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Lunges

Other more advanced options include the backward lunge and the 45-degree angle side lunge.

Crunches

Crunches are a key exercise for strengthening the abdominal muscles. Many different types of crunches are possible. Some of the best are:

Standard crunch, in which the shoulders are raised off the floor while you contract the abs
Reverse crunch, in which the legs and knees are raised off the floor while you contract the abs
Combo crunch, which is a combination of both of the above
Bicycle crunch, which includes all of the above and you peddle the legs in the air as well (see examples in this article on best crunches⁴)

Dips

Dips are performed with a chair or bench. You can also use a special machine at the gym that helps you. These are called "assisted dips." These instructions are for the standard dip from a bench:

Make sure you select a secure bench or chair that will not slide from under you.
Sit on a bench or chair and slide your butt forward off the bench so that you are supporting your whole body weight on your hands, with your butt hanging and your feet on the ground. You can see how it's done in thisvideo demonstration⁵.
Lower your body down until the elbow is at about 90 degrees (a right angle). Don't go below this, as the shoulder joint can get in a position that may not be safe for some people.
You can start out with the legs bent at about 90 degrees and your feet more or less flat on the floor, then extend them out as you get stronger until your "dipping" on your heels with your feet stretched out in front of you.

Pull-ups and Chin-ups

Stand below the bar, steady, then jump up and grab the bar with an overhand grip a little wider than shoulder width.
Haul yourself up so that your mouth is about level with the bar. You can go higher if you want to clear the chin.
Pull your shoulder blades back at the same time as you lift.

Variations include using an underhand or wide and narrow grips, claps, alternating over- and underhand, leg position and more.

Do as many as you can in a minute, then see if you have anything left for another set.

These six bodyweight exercises are all you need to build good strength and muscle in a fitness program. Don't forget that you can use most of them at just about any time and any place.

This About.com page has been optimized for print. To view this page in its original form, please visit: http://weighttraining.about.com/od/weighttrainingbasics/a/bodyweight.htm

Links in this article:

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/PectoralSternal/WtPushup.html
http://weighttraining.about.com/od/exercisegallery/tp/dumbbell_sh_squat1.htm
http://weighttraining.about.com/od/beginningweighttraining/tp/weighted_lunge.htm
http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=u3ZfAM9eHWQ
http://weighttraining.about.com/od/exercisegallery/tp/pullup.htm

Friday, January 30, 2009

Another SoloStrength installation! (alongside Technogym)

We recently had an installation at the beautiful Langley Rec Centre, which otherwise was primarily Technogym equipment otherwise. We love Technogym equipment, and think our products well compliment each other. We hope to work with them one day to help us reach our international market that is very challenging as a smaller company right now! This isn't the first time we have come across Technogym equipment in facilities where we have installed our SoloStrength FUSE bodyweight circuit training and fitness exercise system. Trainers LOVE it, they can do most of the work they want to do with clients on our system alone, and keeps their activity client centered rather than running around between stations. We get fantastic feedback by trainers and home users alike, and we appreciate it all! Thankyou! Below is a photo of one of the trainers getting familiar with their new piece, she was SO excited. Now I love SoloStrength, because I know what can be done with it, and how a person feels using it, but to see others as excited as I am (and even more sometimes!), is really wonderful and encouraging. Thank you for your orders, support, keep the use ideas rolling in and all feedback is appreciated! We have made some small modifications on our Gen.2 version which we are taking orders on now! Put the best all in one bodyweight exercise and bodyweight fitness system on your list today! visit us at www.solostrength.com to put in your order or call 604.818.6225 with any questions!

Another SoloStrength installation at a primarily Technogym filled facility in the beautiful Rec. Center in Langley, BC

Bodyweight Exercise with SoloStrength!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

What is SoloStrength?

What is SoloStrength?

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Bodyweight Calisthenics Exercise Improve Fitness, Health and Physique

Bodyweight Calisthenics Exercise Improve Fitness, Health and Physique

Monday, February 2, 2009

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle RP from ABOUT.com article

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle

Use Your Bodyweight in a Weight Training Workout

Push-ups¹

The Squat²

Lunges

Crunches

Dips

Pull-ups and Chin-ups

Links in this article:

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle RP from ABOUT.com article

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle

Use Your Bodyweight in a Weight Training Workout

Push-ups¹

The Squat²

Lunges

Crunches

Dips

Pull-ups and Chin-ups

Links in this article:

Friday, January 30, 2009

Another SoloStrength installation! (alongside Technogym)

Bodyweight Exercise Home gym

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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Monday, February 2, 2009

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle

Use Your Bodyweight in a Weight Training Workout

Push-ups1

The Squat2

Lunges

Crunches

Dips

Pull-ups and Chin-ups

Links in this article:

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle

Use Your Bodyweight in a Weight Training Workout

Push-ups1

The Squat2

Lunges

Crunches

Dips

Pull-ups and Chin-ups

Links in this article:

Friday, January 30, 2009

Bodyweight Exercise Home gym

About Me

Blog Archive

Push-ups¹

The Squat²

Push-ups¹

The Squat²