Augie In Action! Augie In Action! - Ihrsa
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HD by BV Entertainment<br />
Power Plate<br />
» To satisfy the increasing demand for training,<br />
Power Plate has launched a dedicated Training<br />
Academy at its home office in London. Open daily,<br />
the academy offers courses that are accredited by<br />
the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) at basic<br />
and advanced levels for fitness professionals, as well<br />
Power Plate U.<br />
as a new introductory course for beginning users.<br />
Courses cover the fundamentals of vibration, anatomy<br />
and physiology, physiological and strength adaptations, program design, and more. Fitness<br />
professionals must successfully complete a practical assessment and written exam to earn<br />
continuing personal/professional development points. Future courses will cover golf training,<br />
performance academy, and seminars on osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis. For more information,<br />
contact the company at 3363 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-509-6000; 847-509-6004<br />
(FAX); www.powerplateusa.com. —|<br />
Star Trac<br />
» Star Trac’s new premium E series line of cardiovascular<br />
equipment—including treadmills, total-body trainers,<br />
stationary bikes, and steppers—is designed to satisfy today’s<br />
savvy exercisers in health clubs. It includes 15" personal<br />
viewing screens, iPod connectivity, composite audio/video<br />
(A/V) inputs, and USB portals. Users can charge their iPod<br />
and view iPod media content on the personal viewing<br />
screens while exercising, and the convenient USB port<br />
provides charging power to small portable devices, such as<br />
MP3 players, mobile phones, and personal digital assistants<br />
(PDAs). For more information, contact the company at 14410<br />
Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92606; 800-228-6635; 714-669-1660;<br />
714-508-3303 (FAX); www.startrac.com. —|<br />
»BV Entertainment<br />
| <strong>In</strong>novations | What’s New<br />
To enhance personal entertainment options at health clubs,<br />
BV Entertainment now offers a new Philips 15" digital LCD HDTV<br />
screen with a sharp, high-definition picture, rich color, and<br />
dynamic contrast. The built-in digital ATSC/QAM tuner receives<br />
and decodes off-air and unscrambled digital signals directly<br />
so that exercisers can view high-definition programming<br />
without an additional set-up box. The AXS15HD screens can<br />
be positioned in front of cardiovascular equipment or used with<br />
manufacturer-attached mounts; members simply need to plug<br />
in their headphones and select their program. Multiple package<br />
options are available, with pricing starting at $699. For more<br />
information, contact the company at 31344 Via Colinas, Ste. 103,<br />
Westlake Village, CA 91362; 800-770-9770; 818-879-9785;<br />
www.bventertainment.com. —|<br />
Star Trac-ing with E series<br />
Perform Better<br />
Perform Better with Superbands<br />
» Perform Better now has two<br />
new tools to enhance both cardio<br />
and strength training. The company’s<br />
Superbands are thick,<br />
extra-strong bands that are<br />
suitable for assisted pull-ups or<br />
dips, resisted walking, shuffles,<br />
running, and overload or leverage<br />
during weight training. Measuring<br />
40" long, the Superbands are<br />
3/16" thick and come in widths<br />
of 1/2", 1", 1-3/4", and 2-1/2".<br />
Also new is the Gray Cook Functional<br />
Movement Screen Test Kit,<br />
which is used to test and assess<br />
functional mobility, stability, and<br />
flexibility. It includes a portable,<br />
easy-to-read measurement device<br />
and a DVD that demonstrates the<br />
entire movement screen. For more<br />
information, contact the company<br />
at 11 Amflex Drive, Cranston, RI<br />
02920-0090; 888-556-7464; 401-<br />
942-9363; 401-942-7645 (FAX);<br />
www.performbetter.com. —|<br />
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