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Specialised

equipment

for cardio health, flexibility

& muscle strength

Sit and stand options to improve cardio health, strength
and toning. Whole body workout opportunities for upper
and lower body plus core and back strength. Variety is
key, with age-inclusive options.

Recumbent cycle
(sitting, spine support, use legs)
• Great low-intensity cardio exercise
and lower body resistance training.
• Safe and versatile for beginners
and experienced exercisers alike.
• Good for seniors, takes pressure
off the spine.

Horse rider
(sitting, use arms + legs)
• A full-body workout that improves
stamina, cardio functioning and
coordination while developing
upper and lower body muscles.
• Tone muscles, improve posture
and increase metabolism.

Strider
(standing, use arms + legs)
Compact but clever • Full-body, low-impact
aerobic workout.
There’s still plenty of • Machine motion allows for low
free space for all kinds of impact on joints while toning
exercises, from push-ups to hamstring and glutes.
burpees and star jumps. • Pulling and pushing strider poles
works biceps, triceps, chest,
shoulders and back muscles.

Dip and crunch station
Agility ‘ladder’ (lines): (upper body, core)

• Work the abdominals, chest,
Standing or squat jumps triceps and shoulders.
and walking lunges for
cardio, speed, coordination, • Shape, build, and
joint and ligament strength stabilise muscles.

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