5 Awesome Exercises You Need To Try!
12.01.2022
Written by Molly Roper
Bored of your same old workout? Need some inspiration? Let’s shake up your training routine using the premium equipment available at Phase 1! Get the inside information from our trainers on what we love about these exercises and why we love to use them in our own workouts and for our clients…
1. Glute Trainer.
Strong glutes are the foundation for so many daily activities including walking and running. This machine is the perfect way to increase your glute strength and power, and improve hip stability!
Why we love it: It’s awesome for people who might have trouble squatting or deadlifting due to injuries or limitations (eg. knee or back pain), they are able to increase their strength using this machine and work within their range, without pain! It's easy to set up, and easy to track your progress by gradually increasing your load.
2. Hack Squat. This machine is the perfect way to safely add weight to your lower body workouts and start getting seriously STRONG. Why we love it: We love regular squats, but depending on people’s experience, mobility or technique, they might be limited with how much weight they can add to their squat, therefore limiting their ability to get stronger… but this machine takes away the extra variables, and makes it easy to increase your load without compromising your form! In short, we love making those legs BURN..
3. Chin/Dip Assist. Chin Ups or Pull Ups are excellent exercises for upper body and back strength. They are one of the foundational movements that should be included in your training. This machine provides a stable base to support your body and assists you through the full range of the exercise, ensuring you can maintain good technique.
Why we love it: It makes chin ups doable for ANYONE, no matter how strong you are, because you can adjust the amount of your bodyweight that you’re lifting! It’s also great for drop-sets, for those strong peeps who can already do a chin up unassisted. You can now do more reps and sets, gradually increasing the amount of assistance by adjusting the weights with each set!
4. Concept 2 Rower. For an intense cardio workout that targets the whole body, you can’t go past the rowing machine!
Why we love it: It’s really hard! And we love that! As well as the convenience and versatility. We love to use it for short intervals to spike the heart rate, as well as longer intervals. It can really challenge your body and mind to hit a target distance or time, as your muscles and lungs are burning (in a good way of course!)
5. Matrix CXC Training Cycles… also known as our SPIN BIKES!
The best way to get an awesome workout on these best-in-the-biz bikes is to join a class with us! With our best-in-the-biz instructors!
Why we love it: Our bikes are designed for the smoothest ride possible, with a huge range in gears, easily adjustable to ramp up your efforts with climbs and sprints!
You can also connect to our new Myzone technology to track your efforts in real time as you ride, adding a whole new level to your workout.
For more in depth coaching on getting the most out of all our gym equipment, try a personal training session!
Intro packs available for new clients with great savings, so get started here!
