Since Viper's introduction almost 2 year ago, we have been receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers and users. We would like to share with you some of their experiences through our new X^v newsletter designed to explore the possibilities that this machine can offer to athletes and gym operators. We will try to tell you about customers whose experiences with the Viper are truly unique, educational, or simply entertaining. 

LP with "BIG RED"

LP bought the Viper after trying it at the IHRSA trade show in March of 2007. "I liked it right away," explains LP, "our studio has all the athletic conditioning 'toys' and Viper looked like it would fit it with the type of equipment that we have and with the philosophy of what we teach at our studio."

After having the Viper for about 5 months, LP boasts an arsenal of 20-25 different Viper exercises, for cardio, strength, and circuit training. "Our members really enjoy the diversity and the variety of what I make the Viper to be. It's not just a rope-climbing machine; we use it for many different workouts. It's always something new, something innovative."

Some of the exercises that LP has developed, and shared with us, involve removing the seat (originally intended for wheelchair access), putting a BOSU balance trainer in front of the machine and having members sit or squat on it, balancing themselves while pulling the rope. The seated exercise engages the core muscles, while the squatting form provides a total-body workout in one exhausting exercise, as we found out when we attempted these exercises at Marpo Kinetics.

And the results? "The Big Red is used every day. Our clients love it; it's one of the most popular pieces in the studio," says LP. He adds that members really enjoy working out on Viper; they like the variety of exercises that LP has introduced and the Viper accommodated. Aside from having fun, members are noticing the results of their workouts. "They are definitely, definitely satisfied with the results. Especially men - they can see a big difference in their arms, shoulders, and core."

As far as the custom color: "Red is an energy color. It's powerful," says LP. "And rope climbing is a challenging exercise, so when members get on this machine, we want them to be motivated, to be aggressive."

Team LP can be found on the web at http://www.teamlpfitness.net/. Click on Photo links to view pictures of Team LP workouts.