Prism Fitness Group

Functional Fitness Equipment

Black Friday! Give the Gift of Fitness

by

Happy Black Friday! Are you ready for holiday shopping? This year give the gift of fitness and health from the comforts of your home!

The brand new Smart Straps are an incredibly versatile and affordable piece of functional fitness equipment that can be used anywhere. This bodyweight training system is portable, adjustable, and can be attached to a door, pull-up bar, park equipment, a tree…the only limitation is your imagination! Perform upper body, lower body, and core exercises. Twelve exercises are printed directly on the surface so you’re never left wondering ‘what to do’.

Hurdles may not pop into your head when holiday shopping, but they should! These are not just for track teams. Smart Hurdles are also versatile pieces of functional fitness equipment that can be used on the track or at home. Focus on hip mobility by sweeping one leg over at a time. Increase range-of-motion by alternating going over and under the hurdles. They fold flat for storage and have a sturdy 3-point base. Bonus – the following Smart Hurdle sizes are on sale for 20% off the list price!

  • Smart Hurdle #3 is 32″ wide; height adjusts from 12″ to 18″ (Set of 3)
  • Smart Hurdle #4 is 38″ wide; height adjusts from 21″ to 36″ (Set of 3)
  • Smart Hurdle #5 is 42″ wide; height adjusts from 27″ to 42″ (Set of 3)

Speaking of sales, both styles of Smart Mats are on sale! Have you ever gone to workout with great intensions to strengthen and stretch? Then you simply went blank about the exercises to perform when you got there? The Smart Mats take the guesswork out of exercise. On one side find core exercises printed directly onto the surface. On the other side are exercises to help you lengthen and stretch your muscles.

6mm (Black/Yellow) Smart Mats – on sale for $28.50 each (40% off)
16mm (Blue) Smart Mats – on sale for $37.80 each (30% off)

Be ‘Smart’ with holiday shopping this year! Give Smart Straps, Smart Hurdles, or Smart Mats to loved ones so they can enjoy improved fitness and health in 2018!

Smart Straps: Part 2

by

Last week we learned about Smart Straps and how to attach them to doors, chin up bars, or any other sturdy surfaces at the park or gym. This simple body weight training system takes versatility to a whole new level!

Use Smart Straps in 4 basic ways: (1) Pulling, (2) Pressing, (3) Feet in Cuffs Facing Down (Prone), (4) Feet in Cuffs Facing Up (Supine). Notice how much more you need to engage your core to maintain stability when performing these exercises with Smart Straps! Adjustable straps let you easily cater to your own proportions and exercise needs. You can also change the width to make exercises more or less challenging. Set them wider for greater stability or narrower to make exercises more difficult. Create a circuit of upper body, lower body, and cardio for a well-rounded workout session.

UPPER BODY/CORE SMART STRAP EXERCISES

  • 60-degree Pullup
  • 60-degree Pushup
  • Forward Arm Raise
  • Pike-up
  • Knee Tucks
  • L-Sit (Butt tuck)
  • Pull Up
  • Chest Fly

LOWER BODY SMART STRAP EXERCISES

  • Bridge
  • Single Leg Squat
  • Hamstring Curls
  • Skater Lunge

CARDIO EXERCISES – Perform with correct form as quickly as possible

Create a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout by alternating high intensity work with rest or active recovery.

Not sure what all these Smart Strap exercises are…no worries! The exercises are printed directly on the straps, plus a User Guide is included with each set of Smart Straps.

Add Smart Straps to your holiday wish list and enjoy greater functional fitness in 2018!

Smart Straps: Part 1

by

Take body weight training to a whole new level with Smart Straps! This new functional fitness product, designed by Prism Fitness Group, allows you to train smarter by recruiting more muscles for stabilization. Try performing Bridge with your feet in the straps and you’ll instantly feel what we mean. Hello glutes and hamstrings!

Each Smart Strap has a door anchor so you can loop and secure the strap around a bar (e.g. chin up bar). Use the straps at home or while traveling by closing the anchors in a sturdy door. Be sure to set up so the door opens away from you. Check out the videos to see how to properly use the door anchors.

Once anchored, adjust the length of the straps to best suit your proportions and the exercise. You can also adjust the anchor width to make exercises more or less challenging.

If you want to provide extra challenge for the core muscles, use the Strap Connector to join both straps together. Rather than securing each individual strap to a bar or door, simply wrap the connector around a sturdy object like playground equipment, strong tree branch, or a chin up bar. Without the stability of a strong anchor, you need to engage the core even more to maintain control during each exercise.

Just like all Prism Fitness Smart products, the Smart Straps have exercises printed directly on the surface so you’re never left wondering “what to do.”

Add Smart Straps to your holiday wish list to take functional fitness to new heights!

Top Fitness Trends for 2018

by

HIIT continues to be a big “hit” in the fitness industry. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released its annual Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2018, and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is in the number one slot!

The survey identifies “trends” to help the fitness industry make investment and programming decisions for the upcoming year.

HIIT alternates short bouts of intense exercise with periods of less intense exercise or brief rest. This style of workout is appealing because it’s physically effective and time efficient often completed in 30 minutes or less. Survey respondents also shared concerns about a perceived risk of injury associated with HIIT. Walter R. Thompson, Ph.D., FACSM, president of ACSM and the lead author of the survey, says HIIT can be safe when done properly. “HIIT offers participants a good workout that can be done without a lot of time or equipment,” Thompson explained in a press release. “Research shows that with proper precautions, like working with a certified personal trainer, HIIT can be a safe, effective and fun way to exercise.”

An ACSM HIIT information guide suggests starting with one HIIT session per week and progressing to two per week. It also suggests doing a fitness screening and checking with your doctor before starting an intense exercise program.

Here are the top 10 trends for 2018:

  1. (High-Intensity Interval Training) HIIT
  2. Group Training
  3. Wearable Technology
  4. Body Weight Training
  5. Strength Training
  6. Educated and Experienced Fitness Professionals
  7. Yoga
  8. Personal Training
  9. Fitness Programs for Older Adults
  10. Functional Fitness

Time to HIIT the gym!

Breast Cancer Awareness: Reduce the Risk

by

One in eight women will develop breast cancer over their lifetime, according to BreastCancer.org. Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in U.S. women after lung cancer. Breast cancer can also happen in men, but it’s much less common. How can you reduce your risk?

Staying active helps reduce the risk of many cancers, including breast cancer. According to MD Anderson Cancer Center, exercise helps reduce that risk in many ways including:

  • Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight
  • Exercise helps maintain healthy hormone levels

MD Anderson Cancer Center also recommends sitting less and moving more! This is true even for people who exercise regularly! If you’re at a computer all day, be sure to get up and move around for a few minutes every hour.

Are you physically active enough? Click here to take a quiz to help you find out! The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week.

Other breast cancer risk factors according to MD Anderson Cancer Center include:

  • Age
  • Family history
  • Hormones/childbirth history
  • Oral contraceptive use (birth control pills)
  • Diet high in saturated fats
  • Drinking more than one alcoholic drink a day

Keep moving, eat a healthy diet, and talk with your doctor about the best ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer!

Stress Relief During Travel

by

If you’ve walked into a store lately, you may have noticed Christmas decorations are already stocked on the shelves! Do you feel yourself tensing up already? If the thought of holiday stress and long travel days bring tension into your body, it’s time for a TP Massage Ball.

Being a passenger in a car or airplane can bring to light minor aches and pains in the body. Provide some relief to sore muscles and fascia with the TP Massage Ball! Apply pressure with the ball by using the floor, wall, or any hard surface, to stabilize movement of the ball. Keep the ball still with strong pressure for 5 to 7 seconds. The ball will change shape. Once relieved, roll the TP Massage Ball side to side or in circles for a cross friction type massage. The TP Massage Ball is ideal for the neck, shoulders, back, chest, piriformis, calves, or anywhere that you have minor aches and pains.

Don’t have a TP Massage Ball yet, but need some relief fast? Lacrosse balls are another popular choice for treating sore muscles although they won’t change shape like the TP Massage Ball.

Want even more relief from tight muscles and fascia? Check out these foam rollers and TP Quadballer for whole body relaxation.

Holiday travel by planes, trains, and automobiles will be a lot more comfortable with a Massage Ball! They also make great gifts…with a low price-point and easy packability. Cheers to relieving stress this holiday season!

JOIN OUR FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Learn about the latest news and tips from our Fitness Expert AND receive exclusive deals from our Fitness Chief.

Sign me up!
→ View Available Catalogs and Flyers

→ Interested in Becoming a Dealer?