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Choosing a suspension gym can be a daunting task. What do you go with: the least expensive? the big brand?

Here’s a review that may hlep you make up your mind.

The Fitness Dame

 

Suspension training has been getting a lot of press in the fitness media since the TRX suspension training system hit the market. The TRX is not a cheap item, and many alternatives now exist, some providing a cheap like for like alternative to the TRX, others, like The Human Trainer, offering all the benefits, and a lot more besides.

The Human Trainer Review that I will present here comes through some fairly extensive use of this product, as part of my own training program, and also as part of well constructed programs I develop for my personal training clients. The versatility of the Human Trainer, and the add-ons and attachments that are available, take it a step further than the standard suspension trainer system, and provide a tool that works for athletes, gymnasts, trainers, and….er, pretty much anyone who wants to be able to work out ANYWHERE, and utilise a total body conditioning system for improved  strength, endurance, power, core stability etc.

The Human TrainerThe Human Trainer Review – 30 Second QuickBite

This is for those of you who want to just get a quick heads up on the good, and possibly bad things about The Human Trainer. I recommend You read on to take in the full review, but if you are really impatient, at least get to the end of this section :-)

What’s Awesome

  • Amazingly well thought out and constructed, it’s as robust as they come
  • Flexibility – hundreds of exercise variations to put into your program
  • Designed for athletes, gymnasts, and everyone else in between
  • Excellent range of add-on accessories including gym rings, ab straps, ceiling mounts, pulley system etc
  • Outstanding customer service, worth a lot these days!
  • Great workout DVD with clear narration
  • Price – A lot of equipment for the money

What’s Boresome

  • Nothing, and that is the god’s honest truth

So, please don’t think I’m a lame duck on the ‘negatives’ section. I have used it, I use it almost every day, I’ve spoken to other people who have it, I’ve read the Amazon Customer Review here, and no-one has a bad word to say about the human trainer. Nuff said.

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]]> https://www.thehumantrainer.com/testimonial-a-human-trainer-review/feed/ 0 Testimonial: A Transformation Story https://www.thehumantrainer.com/testimonial/ https://www.thehumantrainer.com/testimonial/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000 http://thehumantrainer.com/testimonial/

We love hearing from our clients how The Human Trainer works for them. Here’s one of our favs.
Send us your testimonial today!
 
Hello Astone Fitness!
           
 Excited to share with you an awesome story of a client of mine that involves The Human Trainer. 
 
 For over 20 years I have been bringing healthy solutions to overcome unhealthy obstacles for my clients.
I made a major change 4 years ago. I left the atmosphere of the gym and created a new atmosphere in a private one-on-one studio.
Changing from the typical gym equipment for workouts, I wanted a new innovative approach for exercising. In searching for high-quality, great engineered suspension straps I came across Astone Fitness. Of the many heart-warming conversations with Darren’s dear Father I decided on the Human Trainer. The Human Trainer is 90% of the equipment of choice for use in my client’s workouts!  
 
My client, Jim McCray is committed to the Human Trainer. This is why I wanted to share his story. It is the only source of equipment for his workouts. Every two weeks he comes to the studio for a new HT strap workout and faithfully will perform the workout 2-3 times a week on his own. He has the Human Trainer set-up with ceiling mounts at his home and office to conveniently perform his workouts. In July we decided to document his monthly physical changes by taking photos through to the end of the year. Some of the awesome physical changes are attached for you to see. Also you will find his testimonial attached. 
 
Jim’s story supports your mission statement and thought you would enjoy knowing the difference you made in his journey.
 
Grateful for your awesome products and being more than an equipment supplier~
~Amy Keenan
 
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My Fitness Journey

Jim McCray

 

Like most people today, I am probably too hard on myself for the way I look.  I was never an overweight child or person, but I was never trim and always carried a little extra weight.  I was a late bloomer in life and never that athletic, so I wasn’t the jock or the heart throb.  

 

In college, I would go to the rec center and work out but just did basic machines.  In graduate school, I had a gym membership and did the obligatory 1990’s step aerobics and used some free weights and machines as demonstrated by the “sales person”.  

After graduate school I started working out at the YMCA and used a trainer sporadically.  I achieved some results but really wasn’t completely dedicated and the trainer, while good, was doing their job.

 

I then reconnected with Amy Keenan, whom I had known from High School.  She owned her own gym and I started a new journey.  At first it was strictly free weights and machines.  The difference was, Amy cares about her clients and it is more than a job.  She educates you on nutrition, supplements, form and discipline.  I must admit, because of her thoroughness, I depend on her completely and rarely investigate anything for myself, because I know she would never recommend something that she didn’t believe in 100% We even trained for a fitness competition when I was 35.  However, this was a huge commitment.  I was working out 6 days a week, several hours a day and still maintaining a full time job, volunteering at church and family. 

 

After the competition we switched to a more maintenance mindset.  I was working out 3-4 times a week anywhere from an hour to two.  I was traveling 20 minutes one way to the gym, so it was still a time commitment. With all things, life sometimes gets in the way and motivations ebb and flow.  

 

A few years ago, Amy decided to change the way she trained and moved to the Human Trainer.  Gone was the gym and now we would be working out at home. I was concerned.  If I didn’t have the destination would I still work out regularly.  Would I see the things I needed to get done around the house and not do my work out.  And most importantly would I get bored with this and not really see any results.  To my surprise, I am actually more consistent with my workouts.  By shaving off travel time, I can get my workouts in when it is convenient.  And no excuse when the weather is bad either.  I have seen great results with the human trainer.  Thanks to the dedication of Amy, she is constantly developing new routines, and exercises that have increased the effectiveness of your product.  She is a true gem! The workouts are effective, timely and keep my interest.  

 

I am not going to lie, there are days I don’t want to work out or times I don’t give it 100%. Like most people, my diet is my biggest hinderance.  I know if i had a full time chef I would be an adonis.  I have also suffered some health issues which created set backs but was able to regain quickly with The Human Trainer.  One of our biggest challenges has always been a severely dislocated shoulder while skiing in college.  Due to the uncertainty of free weights, we have suffered set backs due to subluxations.  But with your product, I have never had a subluxation and have been able to strengthen my shoulder.  

 

The most important thing is, this is a journey.  I was looking for a life style.  I own my own business and have interest and obligations outside of working out.  Working out can not be my career.  The Human Trainer gives me results and does not demand a commitment that I can not meet with the rigors of every day life.  My journey is not done and my goals haven’t been reached but I will continue on changing both as I go.  

 

 

CLICK HERE for more info on The Human Trainer.

 

 

]]> https://www.thehumantrainer.com/testimonial/feed/ 0 Natalie Jill – Our Newest Featured User https://www.thehumantrainer.com/natalie-jill-our-newest-featured-user/ https://www.thehumantrainer.com/natalie-jill-our-newest-featured-user/#respond Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:13:28 +0000 http://thehumantrainer.com/natalie-jill-our-newest-featured-user/

As a Fitness Expert, Licensed Sports Nutritionist, Weight Loss Consultant and Certified Personal Trainer, Natalie Jill doesn’t only talk the talk but walks the walk. A 41-year-old single mom with a six-pack, Natalie is an amazing inspiration to people looking to make a positive change in their bodies around the globe.

Her focus is weight loss, food allergies and intolerances. (She herself is a celiac and has been gluten-free for over a decade.) Natalie provides personal coaching and lifestyle programs for WOMEN, MEN, VEGANS, and much more!

Recently, she got her hands on The Human Trainer and has fallen in love. She is advocating it to all her clients.

“I am a HUGE fan of using my own body weight for my workouts. AND, I do like to workout on my own schedule and in the convenience of my own home. I LOVE the Human Trainer for this reason!”

-Natalie Jill-

Natalie Jill Rings 

What are your greatest accomplishments in health and fitness?

I just turned 41 and I truly feel that I am stronger, have more energy and look better than I was at 20. As far as my accomplishments with OTHERS, my Jump Start Program has truly changed the lives of thousands of individuals. I have helped so many across the globe achieve their weight loss goals and I am grateful to have played a role in that.

 

What results have you noticed from using The Human Trainer?

I LOVE training with the Human Trainer and suspension straps! This method of training has really changed my body and allowed me to progress to the next level. I am a firm believer of Progression style training and with straps and especially the rings; it is impossible NOT to work on progression. Every rep, every exercise works different muscle fibers. No two workouts are the same.

 

In what ways do you use the Human Trainer?

I have replaced weights for the most part. I use almost exclusively Human Trainer rings and straps for full body training. I am a HUGE fan of the rings. You can view to examples of what I do with the rings on my website.

 

What would you say to someone considering getting a Human Trainer?

DO IT!! IT is worth the investment. It is truly an all in one gym. You do NOT need weights when you have this.

 

What have you told people about the Human Trainer?

YES! I am so excited about The Human Trainer and it’s Olympic Rings that not only have I added it to my website, but I have shared many exercises with it via video on facebook. I have also answered a lot of questions about it at my gym when people ask about the straps and rings.

 

How have you, or how could you, use the Human Trainer to reach your next goals?

I am continuing on my path to progressing… And, with the rings especially I am working on more “tricks” constantly.

 

Where do you use the Human Trainer? Have you used it indoors and outdoors?

Mostly at the gym or my house. I have a balcony outside with rafters that I use the versatility straps on and use it outside!

 

What do you like most about the Human Trainer?

There is a LOT I like about it but the top 3 things are: The ring attachment, the 3 mounting options (I love the versatility option) and that it is convenient to take with me anywhere.

 

For more on Natalie, visit her website at: http://nataliejillfitness.com/

]]> https://www.thehumantrainer.com/natalie-jill-our-newest-featured-user/feed/ 0 We’re In Fitness Business Canada! https://www.thehumantrainer.com/88we-re-in-fitness-business-canada/ https://www.thehumantrainer.com/88we-re-in-fitness-business-canada/#respond Thu, 24 May 2012 22:55:01 +0000 http://thehumantrainer.com/88we-re-in-fitness-business-canada/ Have you picked up the latest May/June 2012 issue of Fitness Business Canada?

If you did, you would see our review in the What’s New (Page 24) and The Body Leverage Workout (Page 34) sections.

The What’s New section features our Human Trainer Versatility Kit (Email us contact @ astonefitness.com to order or for more information). The Versatility Kit is made for gyms, club owners, and for any commercial setting. Great for classes, indoors and out. This commercial suspension gym has been in demand and we are proud to now carry it!

Find more information about suspension training in The Body Leverage Workout article. The why’s, what’s and how’s of suspension gyms.

The Human Trainer Essential Home Kit is a great way to get started and also getting the most complete body weight workout.

About Fitness Business Canada

Fitness Business Canada is a print magazine by FitNet.ca, Canada’s Network for Fitness Providers. Fitness Business Canada  is the primary trade publication in Canada for owners, managers, directors and staff of health and fitness facilities. www.fitnet.ca

]]> https://www.thehumantrainer.com/88we-re-in-fitness-business-canada/feed/ 0 Astone Athlete: Leigh Busby (Natural Bodybuilder) https://www.thehumantrainer.com/46featured-user-leigh-busby-natural-bodybuilder/ https://www.thehumantrainer.com/46featured-user-leigh-busby-natural-bodybuilder/#respond Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:25 +0000 http://thehumantrainer.com/46featured-user-leigh-busby-natural-bodybuilder/

Astone Athlete – Leigh Busby Natural Body Builder. Fitness and Health Supporter.
 
Throughout his life, Leigh Busby has developed immense knowledge and experience in many different aspects of the health and fitness world. He is not only a former natural body builder but also a personal fitness trainer and fitness spokesperson. At the young age of eleven, Busby dedicated his life to growing stronger mentally and physically. But early on he sustained injuries that curtailed a promising wrestling career. Through this, however, he learned the value of working out and training correctly. He rehabilitated and today continues to workout with Ripcords and the Human Trainer. Leigh has graciously shared his journey and fitness tips with us.
 

 

A long road from wrestling to bodybuilding

I started lifting free weights at age eleven, working out with anything I could get my hands on. I would use the broomstick my mom threw out along with dumb weights from the windows of an old house at first. I quickly found my muscles growing and others also took notice too.

 
In the sixth grade, I had thirteen-inch biceps with the peak on top. My chest grew so large, folks thought I was taking steroids. I also squatted with 350 lbs for over 50 reps properly done. Yes, all in sixth grade. I also began wrestling at that time and continued until my junior year of high school. I worked out around five to eight hours a day, sometimes more. Once in a while, I would even do an all-night workout. At the age of 16, I quickly saw my progress dwindle and burn out. I had several long-lasting injuries, such as joint issues and a slipped disc. I stopped all sports. I had to quit wrestling and I was in the top 6 best high school wrestlers in New Jersey in 1981.
 
After a year of not over straining my body, my mind was refreshed. I understood a little more about balance. I put off punishing, overloaded workouts and started bodybuilding. I loved working out without being on anyone’s team; I represented only me. I quickly became one of the top East Coast natural bodybuilders, and placed in almost every show I entered. Since then, I have appeared in several fitness commercials, including Nordic Track. I love to tell my story because I’ve had success but it came with some failure too. I no longer regret my mistakes and I found that by sharing honestly, other people may find success and avoid the mistakes and wasted effects I had to struggle through and was frustrated by.
 
If you’re bodybuilding or starting a new exercise, get the proper knowledge and train with someone who KNOWS HOW to train. Despite my injuries, I love to workout for my well-being now and have been looking deeply into exactly how to exercise with injuries so I can rehabilitate myself without causing further harm to myself.

 

Rehabilitation and Continuing Growth

I love the type of workouts Astone Fitness provides. For over 12 years of natural bodybuilding competitions and 35 years of fitness experience, I mostly use resistance bands because, compared to free weights, they put less stress on my joints, especially on my lower back and knees, and gave the same results. I also use light dumbbells and an exercise ball along with some yoga. The Human Trainer is great for sports training and core training, for professionals and amateur athletes alike. There is no limit to its use. Using the Human Trainer as a part of weight training gives variety to your workouts. It is never boring. I used other gym equipment, but the Human Trainer allows you to perform the same movements, while being more affordable and versatile. I have used Ripcords and the Human Trainer for years; the results have always been great. All in all, Astone Fitness has a great variety of equipment and exercises that will really help you get to that next level.

 

Sample Workout

Products used: Ripcords Resistance Bands, The Human Trainer

  1. Squats
  2. Squats with shoulder presses
  3. Lunges
  4. Chest press with door attachment [high angle & low]
  5. Shoulder presses with flies [compound exercise]
  6. Push ups on knees with Ripcord around back and held beneath palms on floor
  7. A basic yoga stretch series and shake my muscles out, and done!
 

]]> https://www.thehumantrainer.com/46featured-user-leigh-busby-natural-bodybuilder/feed/ 0 The Human Trainer in The Sun https://www.thehumantrainer.com/40the-human-trainer-in-the-sun/ https://www.thehumantrainer.com/40the-human-trainer-in-the-sun/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:48:56 +0000 http://thehumantrainer.com/40the-human-trainer-in-the-sun/ Have you met Coach Ed yet? Coach Ed is The Sun’s (UK) go-to fitness guy. And this week, the Human Trainer made an appearance in The Sun and got him talking.

Check out what he had to say below. The Human Trainer is the best in suspension gyms. The way the Human Trainer is designed allows you to achieve a wide range of exercises that works out your entire body. Because your body weight and angle determines the workout intensity, it is completely versatile and evolves as your fitness level increases. Great for cardio, improving muscle tone, core, and flexibility.

Click here to learn more about The Human Trainer  

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 A few months ago, we heard back from our good friend and natural bodybuilder Alex Nagy. He had made quite an impact in a slew of bodybuilding championships, including winning 2nd Place in the British Natural Bodybuilding Federation (BNBF) South Championships! Alex still fails to disappoint. He trains with the Human Trainer to maintain his best fitness condition.

Just this fall, he was named the British Champion in the British Natural Bodybuilding Federation (BNBF). He is always on the run knocking competition after competition and motivated to surpass his bodybuilding and fitness goals.

To prepare for his competitions he decided to take on The Human Trainer. The Human Trainer, via suspension body weight training, creates a full-body work out and targets specific muscle groups. Suspension training allows you to perform a wide range of exercises, hone your stabilizer muscles, and lets your body determine the intensity of your workout. Not only can it be used for bodybuilding, but for stretching and improving cardiovascular level.

” I used the Human Trainer in the mornings for fat burning circuit trainings, and you can see my results, it was effective.” Alex Nagy.

Alex Nagy’s latest bodybuilding competitions and winnings: 1st Place – NPA South-East Championships, Tonbridge, Middleweight category (Qualified to the British Final) 2nd Place – NPA British Final’s Middleweight Class 1st Place (British Champion) – BNBF British Final, Glasgow, Novice Lightweight 2nd Place – UKDFBA UK Open Championships, Rugby, Lightweight 2nd Place – Musclemania, St. Albans, British Final middleweight category 3rd Place – European Championships middleweight category Alex uses Ripcords resistance bands to also tone, build muscle, and pump up before a big competition.

Read more on Alex’s bodybuilding and fitness tips using Ripcords.  

]]> https://www.thehumantrainer.com/24bodybuilder-alex-nagy-takes-on-astone-s-very-own-human-trainer/feed/ 0 Astone Fitness in the Press – The Human Trainer In AM New York https://www.thehumantrainer.com/23-astone-fitness-in-the-press-the-human-trainer-in-am-new-york/ https://www.thehumantrainer.com/23-astone-fitness-in-the-press-the-human-trainer-in-am-new-york/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:00:58 +0000 http://thehumantrainer.com/23-astone-fitness-in-the-press-the-human-trainer-in-am-new-york/ We are proud to announce that an article about The Human Trainer has been published in the AM New York newspaper.

Elle Taylor mentions how suspension gyms are the evolution of  fitness equipment because they can be used virtually anywhere, and are good for everything from strength building to yoga stretching and even physical therapy regimens.

Be sure to check out the webpage listed in the AM New York article: www.expertfitnessreviews.com. There is a great chart listing the pros and cons of different suspension trainers. Human Trainer stands out from the pack with a 4/5 rating!

Full AM New York paper here (we’re on page 7).

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