Dual Adjustable Cable Column Strength Equipment

Weather you are looking at a piece of weight training equipment for use in your home gym or you are in need of a center piece for your commercial fitness center having a dual adjustable cable column is a must.  Many times it is going to come down to how much room your strength equipment area has.  Home gym areas, fire stations, personal training studios, therapy clinics, and smaller clubs do not necessarily have the space for elaborate Jungle Gym-style cable crossover units such as the Life Fitness MJ8 Multi-Jungle Gym.  Although, it’s nice to look at and a very impressive piece of fitness equipment hardware not all workout rooms will allow for something that large.  Now enter the functional trainer. Not only does a functional trainer resemble a shrunken down cable crossover in looks and function, but it takes up about half the space and allows for other unique motions.

Different Types of Cable Crossovers

• Standard Cable Crossover – This consists of two adjustable pulleys situated facing each other connected by one or two cross-bars.  Just about every manufacturer has something like this from Body Solid with the GDCC250 Deluxe Cable Crossover with its low stature that is designed for home use as well as light commercial applications to Cybex with 17110 Free-Standing Cable Crossover that is designed for use in some of the most high demanding commercial gym equipment environments.
• Jungle Gyms – These units are more of the modular design.  They take a Standard Cable Crossover and allow you to add additional stations to give the ability to create 4, 5, 6, 8, all the way up to 12 station monster units such as the Precor CW2912

Different Types of Functional Trainers

• Cabinet Style – Originally made popular with the now discontinued Cybex 9101 FT-360 that had a single weight stack and Preying Mantis-like arms (many times you can still find these units re-manufactured), companies such as FreeMotion with the F624 Dual Cablecross and Paramount Fitness with the PFT-200A took them to a new level by having two independent weight stacks.  Cabinet Style Functional Trainers do not take up much floor space when they are not in use, but they do require a lot of space around them for maneuvering the arms and doing certain motions.
• Dual Adjustable Cable Column – Most of the functional trainers on the market now are this style.  These are the ones that resemble a shrunken down cable crossover with the two adjustable pulleys with weight stacks that face each other and are connected by cross-bars.  Most of these systems now have very unique sub-sets such as the Cybex Bravo Functional Trainer that has the patented Progressive Stability Pad and the Advanced Cable Adjustment System, the Batca Fitness LD-9 Free Trainer that has a Total Body Stretching Station and a Weight Assisted Chin-Up Station, the York Barbell 55017 Functional Cable Crossover that has a Modular Design allowing for up to 8 total stations, the Matrix G3-MFST3P Functional Trainer that has Rock Climbing Pull-Up Grips and a Swiveling Accessory Station, and the Life Fitness CMDAP with Console that has a Video Screen with over 60 exercise videos.

What is the Best Dual Adjustable Cable Column Exercise Equipment?

This comes down to two factors, your needs and your space.  A small club or a home will be better off with a functional trainer or functional trainers.  You can fit two functional trainers into the same space as one cable crossover.  This would make the functional trainer ideal for personal training studios, sports performance facilities, or clubs that rely heavily on personal training revenues.  In a home setting, since a functional trainer does the same motions as a cable crossover it only makes sense to go the route of the functional trainer and free up space for other home fitness equipment.

In conclusion, it is up to the end user’s needs as to which Dual Adjustable Cable Column unit is the best.  They are all constructed of the same high-quality raw materials and basically do the same motions with some individual variations.  Take a look at your usable floor space, the people who will be working out on the equipment, and your budget since many times a functional trainer can be less money than a cable crossover.

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Total Body Workout Made Simple on One Piece of Strength Equipment

If you have a health club, training studio, municipality workout room, corporate fitness center, or high-end home gym where exercise space is a premium and a cable crossover will not fit take a look at the Cybex FT-325 Functional Trainer.  A dual cable column functional trainer is nothing more than a shrunken down cable crossover to begin with and you can do all the same motions, and more, in half the floor space.  Incorporate the Cybex 16000 -10 to 80 Degree Bench or an Aeromat Stability Ball and you can do all the same motions that you could with dumbbells without the risk of damaging the floor.  The Cybex FT-325 Functional Trainer comes with 21 selectable exercise positions, clearly illustrated exercise placards of some of the more popular exercises, and a selection of standard accessories such as a triceps rope, ankle strap, and 2 nylon “D” handles to give your workouts variety. 

Designed in America and Built by Americans for the World

Designed through research completed at the Cybex Institute for Exercise Science the Cybex FT-325 Functional Trainer delivers outstanding results through the natural movements of the body.  Built in the Owatonna, MN production facility in a plethora of customizable colors within a couple of weeks.

Cybex FT-325 Functional Trainer Specifications

In closing, if a high quality piece of commercial strength equipment is needed in a small space, then the Cybex FT-325 Functional Trainer will deliver proven results with quality American design and construction.

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Heavy Built Free Weight Equipment for Use in a Home or Light Commercial Application

For serious development of explosive power and strength the free weight squat is considered the king of exercises.  What happens if an injury is suffered or leverage factors keep you from doing squats?  How do you still develop impressive lower body strength without damaging your body?  You look for a piece of fitness equipment that allows you to compensate for those limitations.  The plate loaded hack squat and leg press allow you to work the legs intensely without damaging the body.  With the use of the Body Solid GLPH1100 Leg Press/Hack Squat combination unit you are able to do two excellent motions for developing the hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteals, and calves with minimal stress to the joints.  The Body Solid GLPH1100 Leg Press/Hack Squat is engineered to be smooth, comfortable, and solid.  Constructed of 11 gauge steel just like exercise machines in all of the top health clubs the Body Solid GLPH1100 Leg Press/Hack Squat will hold up in any home gym or light commercial application such as personal training studios, fire stations, therapy clinics, etc.

Technical Specifications on the Body Solid GLPH1100 Leg Press/Hack Squat Exercise Machine

In closing, if you have a hard time doing squats or are just looking for something else to supplement your workout the Body Solid GLPH1100 Leg Press/Hack Squat is an ideal piece of fitness equipment.  Built strong enough to be used in the most hard-core of home gyms to any light commercial application.

Commercial Quality Group Exercise Bike for the Home Gym

With the popularity of indoor group cycling it has been very difficult to find a quality spin-style bike for home.  The BFSB10 from Best Fitness has changed all of that.  By incorporating the most popular features, such as 44 pound flywheel, grooved V-Belt transmission, handle bar adjustments both vertically and horizontally, seat adjustments vertically and horizontally, and sealed aluminum bearing pedals. 

Technical Specifications of the Best Fitness BFSB10 Spin-Style Bike

In closing, the Best Fitness BFSB10 Spin-Style Exercise Bike is a high quality piece of fitness equipment designed for use in home gyms.  Multiple adjustments, smooth motion, and enough resistance for the hardest of users the Best Fitness BFSB10 will satisfy any user.

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Commercial Quality Fitness Equipment for the Home Gym

For those looking for a Health Club feel in their home fitness equipment the Life Fitness CSX Club Series Elliptical Cross-Trainer is the best choice to make.  Bearing a strong resemblance to the ultra-popular Life Fitness 9500HRR-NG Next Generation Elliptical that was in just about every major health club in the 1990′s the Life Fitness CSX Club Series Elliptical Cross-Trainer has melded the old with the new.  By adding  iPod® compatibility and 27 different workout programs Life Fitness has taken the home elliptical trainer to the next level.  Some of the key features that make this unit so popular is that its elliptical motion is identical to their health club units, it has wireless and Lifepulse™ digital contact heart rate monitoring system that also has the wireless chest strap, synchronized upper and lower body movements for a total-body workout, over-sizes dual accessory tray with built-in reading rack, and ErogGrip™ stationary handlebar provides stability during lower-body only workouts.

Life FItness CSX Club Series Elliptical Cross-Trainer Specifications:

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Cybex International produces the finest commercial and residential fitnessequipment in the world that delivers results. Whether you are a first time user or a professional athlete the company has developed equipment through exercise science and its medical heritage. Durable in structure and biomechanically correct, Cybex would not be able to do this without a state of the art modern manufacturing facility in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Cybex strength equipment is manufacturing its Arc Trainers and Strength Equipment in a facility that measures over 340,000 square feet which correlates to over eight football fields under one roof. Cybex takes a vertical integrated approach to manufacturing. Everything from metal fabrication, welding, painting and assembly take place under one roof allowing for a well designed and built product.

Every order that is manufactured by Cybex is custom built just days before the shipment leaves the factory. Once an order is entered it is put in a production schedule waiting for manufacturing and assembly. The customer has the option of customizing the equipment by chosing an endless assortment of frame and upholstery color choice as well as custom embroided seats. Cybex has an industury record on-time delivery and short lead-times because of its remarkable facilities.

It is no wonder why so many of the world’s greatest fitness facilities chose Cybex Intl. as it’s equipment of choice!

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Piece of Full Commercial Fitness Equipment to Maximize Squats and Pressing Motions

Designed for use in high-use fitness environments, the Body Solid SMR1000 Pro Club-Line Multi-Squat Rack is safe and easy to use for all levels of free weight users.  Constructed of heavy gauge steel, the Body Solid SMR1000 Pro Club-Line Multi-Squat Rack is great for use in schools, fire stations, military installations, health clubs, CrossFit facilities, and other fitness facilities that require high quality fitness equipment for multi-joint movements such as bench presses, squats, shoulder presses, etc.  By being equipped with Strength Band Pegs, 1/4″ Gunrack-style Liftoff, safety catches, weight plate storage, and an integrated pull-up bar the Body Solid SMR1000 Pro Club-Line Multi-Squat Rack is a very versatile unit for everything from general training to specialized sport-specific motions.  Units that are very similar are the Hammer Strength HDMR Multi-Rack or the York Barbell 54000 ST Series Multi-Function Rack.

Specifications of the Body Solid SMR1000 Pro Club-Line Multi-Squat Rack

• Constructed of 2″ x 3″ 11-gauge steel tubing
• Integrated weight plate storage
• Integrated Strength Band Pegs
• Integrated Pull-up Bar
• 1000lb weight capacity
• Extended frame for spotter access
• Unit weight of 315lbs for stability
• 1/4″ solid steel gunrack lift-off
• Assembled Dimensions of 80″L x 71″W x 89″H

Recommended Accessories for the Body Solid SMR1000 Pro Club-Line Multi-Squat Rack

• MuscleDriver USA Strength Bands
• TDS Lifting Chains
• Body Solid SFID325 Pro Club-Line Flat/Incline/Decline Bench
• Body Solid Olympic Weight Plates
• Body Solid 7ft Olympic Weight Bar
• Body Solid Abdominal Slings

In closing, the Body Solid SMR1000 Pro Club-Line Multi-Squat Rack is a great piece of freeweight equipment for environments that require a well constructed, heavy-duty unit without breaking the bank.  Heavy gauge steel frame materials and unique amenities such as Strength Band Pegs, Pull-up Bar, and Weight Plate Storage make the unit very versatile.

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Well-Constructed Fitness Equipment for Development of the Back and Arms

The Life Fitness Pro2 Series Assist Dip Chin (PSADC) is designed for use in some of the most demanding commercial fitness environments.  The Pro2 Series is hallmarked by a very user-friendly and easy to use format without sacrificing the quality of the construction.  The unit is designed to fit users from 4’10″ to 6’6″.  The unit features a knee pad that folds down and out-of-the-way for unassisted training and has multi-position handles to allow for variation of exercise and provide size adaptability.  The Life Fitness Pro2 Assist Chin Dip has dimensions of 46″ in length, 45″ in width, 87″ in height, and a machine weight of 655lbs that includes the 190lb weight stack.

Life Fitness Pro2 Assist Dip Chin Features:

Frame Construction: U.S. made mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities to assure the best consistency.  2″ x 3″ and 2″ x 4″ 11-guage rectangular tubing construction.

Weight Plates: 1″ solid steel weight plates, front weight stack shrouds, low friction, self-lubricating, weight plate bushings to minimize friction and noise.  Also includes a magnetic weight pin for easy and secure adjustments.

Guide Rods: 3/4″ stainless steel weight stack guide rods

Cables and Pulleys: 7 x 19 strand construction, internally lubricated, nylon-coated cable that meets U.S. military specifications.  4 1/2″ and 6″ diameter fiberglass impregnated pulleys feature sealed bearings.

Hand Grips: Grip positions are engineered to keel a neutral wrist position through the entire range of motion.  The diameter of the grips are designed for a comfortable exercise of the specific movement.  To avoid normal wear and tear, the grips are constructed of extruded thermo rubber that does not absorb moisture.  Finally, the grips are held on by aluminum collars to prevent slipping.

Upholstery: Naugahyde vinyl used on all upholstered pads.

Paint: Powder coat paint with a clear coat finish for extra protection and enhanced appearance

Instructional Placard: 2D Color Instructional Placard included.

Iso 9001 Certified for quality assurance     

In closing, the Life Fitness Pro2 Assist Chin Dip is designed for heavy usage in an environment that needs high quality commercial fitness equipment.  Constructed of high-grade components coupled with outstanding biomechanics the Life Fitness Pro2 Assist Chin Dip is a must for all health clubs, universities, park districts, or any other heavy usage health club setting.

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Dual Action Fitness Machine to Target the Entire Abdominal Area

The Hammer Strength MTS Abdominal Crunch (MTSAB) is a very unique piece of commercial fitness equipment.  This unit targets the upper and lower abdominal area at one time with weighted resistance from the 150lb weight stack.  The upright position of this Abdominal Exercise Machine allows for easy entry and exit.  This configuration allows for minimal floor space needs in a health club or home that does not have much room.  The Hammer Strength MTS Abdominal Crunch measures 44 inches in length, 39 inches in width, and is only 56 inches high and has a total machine weight of 530lbs.  This is a high quality commercial exercise machine that is designed for use in the highest use commercial locations.    

Hammer Strength MTS Abdominal Crunch Features:

• Frame Construction:  U.S. made mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities to assure best consistency.  1.5″ x 3″ and 1.5″ x 2″ rectangular tubing with 11-guage thickness
• Seat Adjustments:  Ratcheting 1/2″ increment seats that can be adjusted with one hand for ease of use.
• Weight Plates: 1″ solid steel weight plates, full weight stack shrouds, low friction, self-lubricating, weight plate bushings to minimize noise and friction.  Each stack has an integrated 5lb. increment drop down weight for smaller resistance increments
• Guide Rods:  3/4″ stainless steel weight stack guide rods.
• Belt Drive System:  Direct, sort, belt drive system insures a smooth action and has a breaking strength rating at over 4,000lbs.
• Instructional Placards: Color 2D instructional placards
• Made in the USA
• ISO 9001 Certified for quality assurance.

In conclusion, the Hammer Strength MTS Abdominal Crunch is a heavy-duty full commercial abdominal exercise machine that does not take up much space.  This unit would be an excellent addition to any workout room or exercise facility.    

 

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