Best known for its popular VersaClimber™ vertical trainer, Heart Rate Inc. has developed a wide array of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment that has helped revolutionize the way people exercise. Heart Rate Inc. is the first to use ExerVibe™ vibration technology in standard cardio and strength exercise machines. It is also the first to incorporate 100% responsive inertial resistance in strength machines like the high-low VersaPulley™ and the ArmBlaster™. Learn how to add energy, diversity and new interest among your members on the fitness floor with the following innovations.
ExerVibe Stepper and Climber
Research shows that vibration exercise is most effective during muscle movement. Without having to exert additional effort, exercisers benefit from 4mm amplitude, 30 vibrations-persecond superimposed on flexing muscles. Resulting studies have shown the positive effects of improved fitness, flexibility, increased blood flow, increased bone density, and natural hormone production. As opposed to stationary vibrating platforms, the ExerVibe stepper and climber applies vibration through foot pedals, handrails, handgrips and a seat during the natural motion of dynamic exercise. The result is more fitness in less time with no additional effort
ExerVibe Biceps/Triceps Machine
Vibration stimulation, when applied to concentric and eccentric muscle activity during strength training exercise, enhances the training effect. It has been shown that there is more than a 15% muscle strength gain when vibration stimulation is added to the strength training session, and with no extra effort. During a typical one-second-up and one-second-down biceps curl, the biceps muscle experiences an additional 60 Plyometric muscle contractions with every repetition. The result is more total muscle contractions in less time. Clearly, ExerVibe is no ordinary biceps/triceps exercise machine.
The Russian Connection
Alexander A. Mikheev, Ph.D., Ph.D., of the Scientific Research Institute of Physical Culture and Sport, in the Republic of Belarus, has specialized in vibration biological activity for over 20 years. Mikheev collaborated with Heart Rate Inc. to produce the line of vibration stimulation cardio and strength exercise machines called ExerVibe.
Arm Blaster with MV2 Technology
Along the lines of extraordinary resistance workouts, the Arm Blaster delivers a new twist. Its infinitely variable cam provides a responsive concentric, eccentric and Plyometric resistance – from four pounds to 400 pounds. Responsive resistance is user-defined; it automatically loads the muscles through the full range of motion to match the capability of the exerciser. Unlike selectorized weight stacks or free weights there is no sticking point where the resistance is limited to the weakest muscle/joint angle, so muscles are exercised maximally through the complete range of motion. Members who are tired of traditional arm curls and vertical rows will surely benefit from the ultimate pump after being challenged by the one-of-a-kind ArmBlaster.
VersaPulley with MV2 Technology
If you’re looking to spark interest and attention in your weight room, check out the unique VersaPulley, the first and only 100% responsive-resistance, total-body exercise machine. Designed to improve sport movement and athletic performance, along with everyday body movements, the VersaPulley combines speed, power and functional mobility through any range of motion with fully accommodating resistance at any speed – just like sports and daily living activity.
The resistance generated in the VersaPulley and ArmBlaster is based on patented MV2 technology. It is a mechanism that uses rotary inertia and an infinitely variable cam to produce a resistive force that automatically matches the capability of any level of user. Essentially, all the concentric energy to initiate flywheel movement is stored and then released as resistance throughout the eccentric motion. This provides a true stretch-shortening cycle for closed-chain, multi-plane, multi-joint exercises. Exercise ranges from low force and high velocity to high force and low velocity. Drop sets, explosive training, Plyometrics, super sets and periodization are performed on the VersaPulley.
VersaClimber
Traditional horizontal exercise on equipment like treadmills and stationary bikes tends to limit workouts to lower-body only. A more satisfying option for today’s time-pressed club members is vertical trainers, which offer total-body cardio and strength benefits and exceptional caloric expenditure in just 20 minutes. In fact, research shows that by requiring exercisers to use the upper body to pushand- pull their weight vertically against gravity, VersaClimbers generate greater caloric burn than any other equipment.
Plus, the new generations
of vertical trainers can accommodate beginners to elite athletes. The 108 CM VersaClimber has a reduced step height of just 10 inches to effectively decrease the workload by 50% for the average club member, while the 108 SM VersaClimber offers the traditional 20 inches of step height and arm travel to challenge members with the highest level of fitness. Both models have variable hydraulic resistance and an interactive display module that delivers audible training instruction, feedback and motivation, as well as heart-rate monitoring for maximum calorie burning effectiveness.
Hi-Tri VersaClimber
As personal training with partners and small groups becomes increasingly popular, the Hi-Tri VersaClimber is an ideal choice for individual or group exercise. With a minimal 6- foot diameter footprint the Hi-Tri configuration links three VersaClimbers together for competitive or camaraderie-filled group workouts.
Health club members reap the benefits of non-impact, calorieblasting, total-body workouts in competition with their climbing neighbors. The Hi-Tri enables club managers and owners to accommodate more members in less space – which is an affordable way to grow the business and drive additional personal training revenue.
Heart Rate Monitors
Heart Rate Inc. was organized after receiving an exclusive patent license for a NASA capacitive electrode for monitoring heart rate. The touch sensors were incorporated in the 1-2- 3 Heart Rate monitor available in handheld, equipmentmounted, floor, and wall models. The latest models include both touch and wireless chest-strap heart-rate inputs. It delivers a quick reading of heart rates at a touch, or from standard, wireless chest straps. The equipment-mounted unit is ideal for group cycling bikes, treadmills, steppers, elliptical and other cardiovascular machines. The wall and floor models enable an unlimited number of exercisers to check their heart rates, before, during or after exercise.
Above and Beyond
Clearly, Heart Rate Inc. is a pioneer in the development of innovative equipment for cardio and strength training – a company committed to stretching the boundaries of fitness equipment innovation. The company ensures that all products are precisely engineered, rigorously tested and supremely durable to meet the demands of aggressive users.
If your business plan includes providing new and advanced exercise modalities for your clientele, contact Heart Rate Inc. for more information.
Brett Collins is the Sales and Marketing Manager of VersaClimber. He can be contacted at 800.237.2271, or by email atbcollins@heartrateinc.com , or visit www.versaclimber.com .
