Six of the best ... Gym equipment
Monday, June 1, 2009
Gym gear designed specifically for young people encourages them to keep fit. Beth Cassidy looks at what's on the market.
IGNITION SHOKK XT1000 CROSS TRAINER
This cross trainer offers a smooth workout, and users can choose from a range of youth-specific training programmes. The display includes distance, time and speed so progress can be tracked. The quick-access buttons make it easy to use and the hand-grip pulse sensors are specifically engineered for young people.
Price: from £1,400
Available from: www.shokk.co.uk
IGNITION SHOKK FLUID ROWER
This machine smoothly and quietly replicates the motions of rowing, and is designed for comfort and resilience. Users can build upper-body strength by following the pre-programmed fitness settings, developed especially for young people.
Price: from £966
Available from: www.shokk.co.uk
XERTAIN SHOKK MULTIPLAYER DANCE SYSTEM
Put the fun back into exercise with this wireless and portable dance machine, which can accommodate multiple players. Young people can enjoy a variety of games and music that will help them to develop joint movement and co-ordination. Players will find themselves challenged by the range of levels.
Price: from £9,250
Available from: www.shokk.co.uk
STREET OBLIQUE STEPPER
A great choice for clubs with little spare indoor space, this two-in-one piece of equipment is made for outdoor use. Compliant with European safety standards, young people will get a cardiovascular workout using the stepper and can work their abdominal muscles with the oblique trainer.
Price: on application
Available from: www.tgogc.com
YORK HERITAGE EXERCISE CYCLE
With eight levels of manual resistance, four workout programmes and a height-adjustable seat, this exercise bike will increase young people's fitness and stamina. The digital LCD screen allows cyclists to track their distance and speeds covered, so they can develop and adapt their training.
Price: £158
Available from: www.olympicgymnasium.com
YORK ANNIVERSARY TREADMILL
Encourage young people to improve their fitness with this mid-range treadmill. Features include a cushioned running deck, nine workout programmes, hand-pulse sensors, a large LCD display, and MP3 player input and speakers. It also folds up for compact storage.
Price: £790.30
Available from: www.olympicgymnasium.com
