Gyrotonic® -
The art of exercising and beyond™
The
fundamentals of the Gyrotonic
Expansion System consists
of a totally new exercise system,
using GYROKINESIS as the basis to exercise
the musculature while mobilizing
and articulating the joints.
The
uniqueness
of the
System
is that
it simultaneously
stretches and strengthens the body with minimal
effort,
while increasing range of motion and developing
coordination.
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The
Gyrotonic Expansion System was
specially conceived regarding
key principles of gymnastics,
swimming, ballet, and yoga through
which major muscle groups are
worked interdependently and in an integrated
manner.
This "System" is served
by a series of specially designed
exercise equipment, which is
built around the human body with
all regards to total freedom
in movement, no restriction to
speed and versatility, and enhances
rather than distracts from coordination,
strength and flexibility.
Unlike most conventional exercise machines
where linear or isolated movement patterns are performed
creating uncoordinated strength, the patented Gyrotonic
Expansion System emphasizes multiple joint articulations
without compression, thus strengthening ligaments
and each attachment.
The motion patterns are natural, turbulence
free and pure with no interruption, creating a bridge
between contraction and extension through the rotating
movement of the joints, resulting in a balanced support
system for the skeleton.The
exercises are performed through
spherical awareness and circularity
of movement, enabling the user
to perform under permanent guidance,
variable controlled resistance,
and real sports simulation with
no limitation to speed and impact.
Through uniform and permanent resistance meaning
through all the changes of directions and as well within
the pivot axis, the concentric and eccentric forces
exerted by the involved muscle groups are maximized
and evenly distributed between agonist and antagonist
(muscle groups).
Each exercise is synchronized with a corresponding
breathing pattern and is performed with either a rhythm
or melodic rhythmical expression, creating a gentle
or vigorous cardiovascular-aerobic stimulation, depending
on the intensity and speed of the execution.
Special attention is paid to increase the functional
capacity of the spine, resulting in a superior and
well-proportioned body, which is significantly less
prone to injuries. It also reduces long term
accumulation of micro trauma
while encouraging extraordinary flexibility and essential strength,
culminating in an organic rejuvenation, increased vitality
and vigor.
Also in contrast to exercises that are performed
under water, where it is very difficult to regulate
the exactness of the movement pattern and the correctness
of the position, the Gyrotonic exercises
are performed with maximum adjustability to the range
of motion and controllability of the positioning. (And
the same pleasurable, healthy resistance like water.) All
sporting activities demand strength, flexibility, coordination
and range of motion. The Gyrotonic Expansion System® provides
tomorrow and today's athletes not only with the entire
above, but also with greater degree of endurance, versatility
and gracefulness to all performed competitive skills
and movements.
Aside from adults and professional sports people,
it has enormous educational value for young children
who benefit tremendously from the exercises at a time,
when their glandular development, combined with physical
consciousness, dexterity and coordination are at such
a vital stage of growth.
Currently, the Gyrotonic Expansion System is
used worldwide with great success amongst the circle
of dancers, sports people, rehabilitation facilities,
as well as general conditioning amongst people of all
walks of life, from children to senior citizens.
The Gyrotonic Expansion System equipment
was awarded a medal at the 7th International Invention
Convention in Pittsburgh, 1991.
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courtesy of Gyrotonic.com.
Gyrotonic®,
Gyrotonic® & Logo, Gyrotonic
Expansion System®, GyrokinesisTM,
and The Art of Exercising and
BeyondTM are
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