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Efficiency in Exercise

 

Fact Sheet 2006

The Exer-Genie® Exerciser was developed in 1962 and has become a staple for physical fitness, rehabilitation & functional training programs for over 40 years. Featured in the Smithsonian Institute, displayed at NASA and in the Astronaut Hall of Fame the Exer-Genie® Exerciser was the first device that allowed the application of multiple concepts of exercise.

Isometrics (static contraction), isokinetics (range of motion exerciser at controlled speed), Variable Resistance, Variable Isotonics and Resistive Aerobics®.

While these methods have been known to exercise professionals for decades, extensive research was not undertaken on either method until the early 1960's. Then, based on preliminary findings, Isometrics became quite popular, not only among coaches, trainers and athletes, but with the general public looking for an efficient way to get and stay fit.

Isometrics was the simple and quick approach to strength that made this training concept attractive. It was soon discovered, that while rapid strength gains could be made, little was accomplished in the area of endurance and range of motion flexibility.

Isometrics soon took its place in the training room as coaches, trainers and athletes used it with more systems. Isometrics also found its place in the general public as one part of a total fitness program.

More hope was held for ISOKINETICS as the because it allowed for controlled resistance through a specified range of motion. The method maintained a low profile for a number of years because there was not an economical way to implement it. Machines which could provide full range of motion and controlled speed of movement, at the same time, were too expensive for the general public and many institutions to own.

Then, about the time the American Space Program was experimenting with Fitness in Space, a variable resistance rope friction device, originally designed to lower people from a burning building(Sky-Genie® Controlled Descent Device), was adapted to a small exercise machine and named the Exer-Genie® Exerciser.

It was discovered that friction was generated by winding a specially woven nylon rope around a smooth chrome plated metal shaft and pulling on it not only controlled the speed at which the rope moved, but also provided resistance that was proportional to the speed.

The Exer-Genie® provided an economical and efficient way to perform a variety of exercise and training methods.

One of the hybrid methods of isokinetic exercise, is known today as Variable Isokinetic exercise.  In addition, by grasping the trailing end of the line, preventing movement of the rope through the Exer-Genie® Exerciser, one could also implement variable isometric training.

At the time the Exer-Genie® Exerciser was developing, experiments were being conducted by many exercise physiologists throughout the United States and Canada on the application of the Exer-Genie® Exerciser for injury prevention, functional training and functional performance enhancement.

NASA was attracted by the lightweight and small size of the Exer-Genie® Exerciser and decided to put the exercise concept to the test to see if it could provide a valid method for exercising astronauts in micro gravity.

Using the Lockheed Human Performance Laboratory in Sunnyvale, California, NASA scientists put the Exer-Genie® Exerciser and the isometric/variable isokinetic method of exercise through a series of extensive studies.

NASA found the Exer-Genie® Exerciser was not only feasible but was effective in conditioning muscle fiber and maintaining bone mass in micro gravity. In terms of time, space and equipment the Exer-Genie® Exerciser proved to be a more efficient system of exercise than conventional methods. As a result , the Exer-Genie® Exerciser was used in the Apollo Space Program.

The Exer-Genie® Exerciser Fitness & Rehab Training Systems, provided for the first time in the history of exercise a practical, economical, efficient and highly effective way for anyone at any age to get fit and stay fit.

This program has been and is now being used by thousands of High Schools and Colleges, Rehab Clinics, Functional Training Centers, Sport Performance Centers and hundreds of thousands of individuals looking to improve their Functional Fitness and Performance.

Professional teams such as the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Golden State Warriors and others have made the Exer-Genie® Exerciser an integral part of their Functional Training and Injury Prevention Programs.

With the use of Space Age Materials and the newest design techniques the highly publicized Exer-Genie® Exerciser has been improved and is widely known as The Trainer® Custom Series Exer-Genie® Training and Rehab Systems.

The improved model uses high impact, high temperature resistant plastic for the casing. An improved resistance dialing mechanism allows TheTrainer® Exer-Genie® to adjust from ounces to hundreds of pounds of resistance and back in a matter of seconds.

With the improvement in construction and design comes a new formula in the training line. A  scientifically woven nylon training line allows smooth operation at any resistance setting with exceptional durability.

The standard of excellence of the Exer-Genie® Exerciser has provided performance enhancement for over 40 years and with the improved model The Trainer® Exer-Genie® Exerciser Training & Rehab Systems.

For more info log on to: www.exergenie.com

You can count on one fact: If you don't have The Trainer® Custom Series Exer-Genie® Exerciser Your program is a Step Behind.

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About the Author

Jim Warren

 

Credentials and Experience

Jim Warren’s Companies have provided strength, speed and injury prevention systems for many Pro Teams, some of which are:

Boston Bruins Minnesota Vikings Oakland Raiders Chicago Bulls Cincinnati Bengals

Cleveland Browns Greenbay Packers Philadelphia Flyers Seattle Seahawks

Carolina Panthers Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Oakland Raiders Chicago Bulls

San Francisco 49’ers San Diego Chargers.

Jim Warren’s career began in a suburb of Chicago where he was an award winning athlete. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Northern Illinois University and went on to graduate studies at the University of North Texas majoring in exercise physiology.

As the National Director for Team America Health & Fitness, Inc. Jim developed Physical Fitness programs making the Company a leader in Motivational and performance programs for Companies, Company Employees and Individuals needing high levels of Personal Performance.

Jim has conducted over 10000 sales meetings for all levels of management. Presented exercise concepts to NASA for the Space Station, Shuttle and Mission to Mars Space project.

He has personally implemented over 50000 personal performance programs to enhance corporations’ employees' personal performance. Developed and produced training instructional DVD’s, shared the stage with such notables as Former President Gerald Ford and TV announcer Dick Enberg.

Do you think that today's young people would exercise to a Sweating to Gangsta Rap DVD series?

You needs to shake that A before I pop a cap in it! That's it! Feel the burrrrrnnnnnnn!

Maybe if it were conveniently packaged with some silky short shorts.

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