Golf Fitness Cards

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This ‘How-To’ card system guides golfers through a complete golf-conditioning fitness programme, whether exercising at home or in the gym. It is a result of a partnership between two leading fitness companies--Solotrainer and the C.H.E.K Institute. Based on the same exercise principles used by many of today’s top professional golfers, it was developed by Paul Chek, HHP, NMT, a world-renown expert in the fields of corrective exercise and high performance conditioning.

Aneroid Sphygmomanometer

A professional aneroid sphygmomanometer, complete with extension hose and zipped case. Used for Biofeedback mechanism for abdominal training and specific cervical conditioning. For guidelines please see Scientific Core Conditioning, Equal But Not The Same Correspondence Courses or the video from the Gym Instructor Series Volume 1, Core Conditioning, Part 1 Abdominal Training                                 

Chek Seminars logo on the front, the website across the sleeve & the new 'Exercise - The Drug of  Choice' design on the reverse

WOMEN'S & MEN'S style V neck T-shirt

Sizes: Small (Women's 30" chest), Medium, Large, (X Small & X Large on in men's old style)                                                                      We will soon have women's XL in the new style

Colour: White with silver lunging man

(Product Code 1102)  £14.95    Shipping Wt. 0.25 kg.

DuraDisk

A cross between a Swiss Ball and a sitting wedge, the DuraDisk is an ingenious device that can be used on any type of chair or stool. It promotes an upright posture and improves balance, yet is small enough to carry around. The DuraDisk can also be used as an exercise device, similar to a wobble board, see Strong ‘N’ Stable: Swiss Ball Weight Training video series. The DuraDisk can be combined with a wooden platform to create a more traditional type of wobble board.                                                                                                

Swiss Balls

Increase balance, strength and refine performance. You can even use them at your desk as a chair! We have been collaborating with our Australian manufacturer to develop the world’s best Swiss Ball. Paul Chek recommends using the new, stronger and safer DuraBall Pro™ for resistance training and for use with his Strong ‘N‘ Stable: Swiss Ball Weight Training video series. The DuraBall Pro™ balls are university tested to the following limits:

45cm ball – 2500lbs static load & burst proof up to 1000lbs

55cm ball – 2500lbs static load & burst proof up to 1000lbs                                                                                                                 

65cm ball – 2500lbs static load & burst proof up to 1000lbs                                                                                                           

75cm ball – 2000lbs static load & burst proof up to 800lbs

Sizing a Swiss Ball for Exercise:

The ball should be firm and the exerciser’s thighs should be parallel to the floor when sitting on the ball.                                                  

• If you are smaller than 5’2”(1.6mtrs) you will need a 45cm ball                                                                              

• If your height is 5’2”(1.6mtrs) – 5’8"(1.7mtrs) you will need a 55cm ball

75cm ball Shipping Wt. 2.25 kg. £42.30    (Product Code 0103U)

Testing

MediBall®Pro has been designed to meet the following criteria:- • Safety – the anti burst capacity reduces injury risk associated with exploding balls • Retains shape and small base of support under heavy loads, thus maximising the body’s stabilisation process • Strong resistance to wear, tear and stretching • Resists deformation when under load, particularly when exercising

• Suitable for sitting, rehabilitation, exercising, stretching and weight training

• Non-toxic

AOK Health has designed MediBall®Pro for the needs of the health & fitness industry. We have not modified toy balls to do something for which they were not designed. MediBall®Pro is a purpose designed and tested heavy weight ball which resists compression when under load, particularly during exercise.

This provides 3 essential benefits:

1 While exercising it slows the reaction speed of the MediBall®Pro so that the pro prioceptive/sensory pathways are stimulated through the entire range of motion.                                                                                                                                                                       2 Retains its spherical form and small base of support, thus enhancing the body’s stabilisation responses.                                                  3 Promotes long life due to resistance to wear, tear and stretching.

NOTE: These sizes are not definitive but only a guide. Larger/bulkier individuals may need a larger size ball than shown purely for comfort and not biomechanics. Using the ball for weight lifting also is best with a larger ball than normal. There is only 10-20% loss of efficiency if using a larger ball size for exercise. You will rarely use a mediBall®at its maximum inflated diameter. Best results at 90-95% inflation.

CAUTION: All balls like car tyres wear out with heavy use - we have balls 5 years old and still performing well. If you use your ball in a commercial environment you may need to upgrade on a regular basis. MediBall®Pros are not indestructable and may be weakened or damaged by sharp objects which may result in the ball deflating. Do not use a mediBall®that has been damaged. Always keep your activity area clear of sharp objects or corners, and check your ball regularly.

• Improve the function of neutraliser and stabiliser muscles. Neutraliser muscles counteract the actions of the prime movers to co-ordinate smooth movement patterns. Stabiliser muscles surround and support the joints.

• Improve posture by strengthening the stabiliser musculature of the spine.

• Improve balance and agility by destabilising the training environment.

• Increase core strength and development. Training on a Swiss Ball requires constant recruitment from the core musculature unlike machine training where you are stabilised by the equipment and work predominately the prime movers. Since all movements emanate from the core it is essential to have strong and well coordinated trunk musculature.

• Develop strength in all planes of movement (sagittal, transverse and frontal), as opposed to machine training that strengthens mainly just in the sagittal plane. Most injuries occur in the transverse or frontal planes which is a sign that we should be developing more strength in these planes instead of avoiding them.

• Challenge your nervous system

Everyone can obtain benefits from working out with a Swiss Ball: Kids, elderly, non-athletes,              bodybuilders and  elite athletes

Use one size larger than you would need for exercise and inflate to the height recommended above. The ball will be much softer and more comfortable to sit on.