Aloha!
Have you wondered why there were leis on some of our cardio equipment over the past few weeks?
The leis represent “Aloha,” which in Hawaiian means both “hello” and “goodbye.”
“Hello” to our new cardio equipment and “goodbye” to the old equipment!
Midtown has recently changed out 34 pieces of cardio equipment, including:
“At many clubs, you may notice frequent “Out of Order” signs on the cardiovascular equipment, but not at Midtown,” says Chuck Barnard, General Manager. “We have made it standard to replace our most frequently used cardiovascular pieces on an annual basis to minimize the frequency of equipment breakdown.”
What are the benefits of using this equipment?
You can use treadmills for running and walking with up to a 15% incline (good for simulating hill walking and running) and speeds ranging from a half mile per hour to a 3:45 mile, which is great for the advanced runner and interval training. The lower speeds simulate tennis footwork.
This piece of equipment is the personal favorite of Neil Wywialowski, our Fitness Director!
With the AMT, various stride lengths simulate walking, stair-climbing, and running. To Neil, it feels like doing the activities in a swimming pool without the swimsuit, and you can also work your arms while doing these activities!
Using this equipment (with and without arm movement) is similar to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and is a total body workout, especially when using your arms.
Which one is best for you?
According to Neil, the “The best exercise for you is one you enjoy doing.”
Which new piece of equipment have you tried?
