Here comes the Glide!
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New innovative sliding disk exercise system to launch in Virgin Active Clubs nationwide - MARCH 2008
Virgin Active is set to become the first national club chain to introduce Gliding™ to the UK. The new sliding disk exercise system turbo boosts any workout whilst enhancing full body conditioning and toning. The Gliding™ system will be structured into a stand alone class and adapted into a variety of classes including Pilates, Step, Circuits, Yoga, and traditional workout and core conditioning classes.
Gliding™ allows for smooth, fluid, and graceful movements. Exceptionally versatile, the Gliding™ disks work multiple muscles whilst engaging core stabilisation throughout the vast range of motions. The simplicity of movement is what makes Gliding™ not only unique, but suitable for all age groups and fitness levels.
Created by the USA’s IDEA fitness instructor of the year, Mindy Mylrea (creator of cutting edge fitness |
programming for companies such as BOSU, Schwinn Cycling, BodyBar, 6 Second Abs, and CorePole for over twenty years), Gliding™ is a highly acclaimed programme that has taken the USA by storm, and is now set to glide onto the UK health club scene.
How does it work?
Resembling frisbees, the thin plastic disks are placed under shoes or feet for cardio or lower body work outs. To work out the upper body, the disks are placed under the hands. Slowly slide the disks gracefully in various directions.
Benefits
- Enhances and energises existing class formats
- Takes choreography to a new level
- Incorporates body sculpting, balance, flexibility, core and cardio
- Allows for a more optimal range of motion
- Progressive movements strengthen and lengthen muscles
- Fantastic addition for personal training sessions
Gliding will be rolling out across selected Virgin Active clubs nationwide.
For media information about Gliding or Virgin Active clubs nationwide, please contact Laura Hind or Laura Hind at Golden Goose PR on 020 7 376 0070 or email lauralou@goldengoosepr.com.
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