Gravity Training System

I experimented today with a new piece of equipment in one of the gyms I cycle through.

Ok, let me step back and explain.  I have a total morning experience going, where I run - run to one of three places to conduct strength or core training.  Then continue to run.  Running to one of the gyms is where I visualize the strength or core training.  Total focus. 

At the gym, sometimes I work with weights.  Sometimes I work Tai Chi.  Sometimes I clobber core (also hit core on the run with pull-ups, burst jumps, cross-country runs/jumps).

Anyhow, I planned a workout with a machine that I have been eyeing for a week.

WOW!  Their motto of “Show Mother Nature Who's Boss,” while a bit flaunting to the Kosmos, certainly is a bit of a truth.

GTS for me enhances natural body movements in smooth repetitions and ensuring proper biomechanics.  I have come to learn that smooth, concentrated natural movements is important to maintain health (prevent injuries), especially critical at 40 years of age.

I am not affiliated to this product in any way.  I merely see huge potential as one of many tools in a FIT program and in Integral Strength training.

You can check it out here:

http://www.efisportsmedicine.com/commercial/

Peace through Strength,
Christopher

Re: Gravity Training System

Christopher, 

Re: Gravity Training System

Well, a little over a month now rotating the GTS into my workout cycle, which equates to 6 workouts with it. 

First, I will explain why only 6.  I use four different gym facilities and the great outdoors, which equates to 8 different “locations” for workouts.  Then, within each facility, depending upon the equipment available, I will also vary the workouts in each facility.

The outdoor locations are long runs, using pullup/chinup, dip bars, sit up, and elevated push up locations along the way.  Also, once a week, I will climb a peak of a nearby mountain, and at the top toss around boulders, et cetera. 

I have not “duplicated” a workout, that I can remember, for 3 or more years.

Anyhow, the GTS is super for varying workouts - I can hit any part of the body.  I couple dumbbells with the GTS as well. 

The weakness of the GTS is the weight limitation - one's body weight.  While the angle (resistance) of moving the body weight can be increased, the fact remains one is capped at their body weight.  For the “average” person out there, that is probably sufficient.  For anyone who regularly engages in strength training, adapting to the motion properly and hitting the “greatest” angle for highest resistance happens pretty quickly (about 2 sessions for me).

At any rate, it is still a great machine - I slowed down the reps SIGNIFICANTLY, and also use the machine on a “light” day or for workouts involving parts of the body that are strained/close to injury. 

Today's workotu with the machine, very slowly executing reps and concentrating on the movement, it was as if I could feel every muscle fiber fire - I have to admit, it was awesome.

Peace through Strength,

Christopher