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Three pieces of cardio equipment are expected in any
fitness facility: treadmills, ellipticals and cycles. These are
considered the big three of cardio equipment, and your fitness center
should have at least two of them.
“At Classic, we provide a variety [of cardio equipment], but
you must have treadmills, bikes and ellipticals to be competitive in our
market,” says Michael Caposella, general manager of Classic Athletic
Club, Lyndhurst, N.J. Some fitness centers think the big three is all
they need to offer for cardio exercise options, but that’s a recipe for
exercise boredom. Establishing your facility as a unique place to work
out means offering members the unexpected, and you can accomplish this
by offering different pieces of cardio equipment. Of course, ordering
new equipment willy-nilly is bad business; instead, analyze your
membership to determine which alternative cardio machines are best for
the demographics you serve.
The Viper Rope Climber provides an upper-body workout, and
eliminates the need to use separate machines to exercise different
muscle groups. Its levitating seat with counter-weight-stack provides a
simulation of rope climbing. Seven resistance settings and up to 250
pounds of weight assistance make Viper accessible and effective for a
wide range of users. Keeping users close to the ground eliminates safety
concerns associated with ceiling ropes. A small footprint and no
electricity requirements maximize floor space. The specially designed
rope is soft, yet durable.
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