Investment of Worthy Fitness Equipment

By Ryan McCulley

What is TRX?

Body Weight Training Get a fast, total body workout

Fitness Levels range from pro athletes to senior citizens Can be used anywhere

At the gym, house, park or anywhere outside Portable can be brought anywhere

Friends house, vacations, etc.

Why TRX?Extreme core challenge as well as balance

challenge. Increases Physical ActivityComes with video trainerOffers several exercises

Chest, Core, Back, LegsCost – $149.99 (entire kit)

VO2 Max Testing

VO2 Max is defined as, "the highest rate of oxygen consumption attainable during maximal or exhaustive exercise”.

Goal is to find the plateau of ones oxygen consumption

What is the individuals aerobic capacity? Can be found through several evaluations

Bikes and Treadmills are most common Cost – Can range from $100-$200 per test

Benefits of VO2 MaxThe more you work, the more you get from itGreat Fat BurnerThose who train for 3x/week for 6 months increase

VO2 by 15-20%

MyPyramid Easy way to track dietEasily accessible (Home, Work, School)Very EfficientPrivateCost - FREE

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Heart Rate Monitors

Easy to useEfficientEasily PortableGreat for walkers, joggers,

cyclist, climbers, etc.Cost – can range from $39.99-

$149.99

How does Heart Rate relate to fitness?Blood carries oxygen to your muscles, which need

the oxygen in order to perform.A healthy fit heart delivers oxygen more effectively

than an unhealthy one.Heart rate is most important for intense training.

Low Ropes Course Fun for all students Teaches cooperative learning Requires everyone to

participate SAFE Students do not have to be a

star athlete to succeed at it.

Low Ropes Course Cont. Consist of several activities Always a spotter for safety Requires students to think and work together Challenging, but fun Cost – Depending on

how many people you

have, can range from

$40-$45 per person for

up to 4 hours

Recommendations

Low Ropes is the best product It offers several activities for students to interact inEquipment is very affordable for several activities

Why am I recommending this?

Helps kids thinkBranches out their social networkFun for allChallenging