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Realistic goals and amazing fitness YOU CAN ACHIEVE, based on simple and safe movement programs, utilizing the easy to use and versatile bodyweight exercise gym by SoloStrength.

We developed the SoloStrength FUSE and the bodyweight exercises for simple and fast exercise that is suitable and works great for every type of person.
From professional athletes, to beginners and home bodies seeking safe weight loss, the SoloStrength Lifestyle Program results in energy, strength, all over body toning, and flexibility with safe, easy to learn and use, lowest level impact possible. For those that are short on time, freedom to leave the house to attend classes or gyms, or those that would rather just have maximum fitness benefits in the least time – so you can get out and enjoy all the other fun activities in life with your friends and family, the SoloStrength bodyweight exercise and stretching system is for you. Developed by professionals with families, we understand your needs, what works, and how great it is to feel fit, and see your entire family enjoy the SoloStrength home gym all in one fitness solution. No matter what your fitness level, use it today, use it for life. Live strong with SoloStrength. Triumph over the challenges of modern living and keeping fit. We know you will be satisfied, and guarantee it with a free trial for 30 days. For more information visit our website for shipping locations and availability.


By Paul Rogers, About.com
Updated: October 31, 2008
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Pull-up in progress
Photo (c) Paul Rogers and Cooloola FitnessUsing the weight of your own body to create resistance was one of the earliest forms of strength training. It's easy to learn, effective, and you can do it just about anywhere.
Although you can get quite inventive, the following exercises are the primary bodyweight exercises and how to do them. It's a somewhat fine distinction, but the core resistance bodyweight exercises are not the same as calisthenics, stretching, plyometrics or most yoga exercises (in my opinion anyway), although they may include elements of all these disciplines.
The exercises form the core of any bodyweight workout program. Many others are variations and trivial modifications.
Variations include resting knees on the floor, using a wide or narrow hand position and using one arm to perform the push-up motion (for the tough guys and girls).
Options include a variety of arm positions -- at the sides, straight out in front, raised at each side, crossed at the chest or straight up overhead. Try them all, as each arm position provides a slightly different emphasis and perhaps level of difficulty. For example, the arms raised at the sides provides better balance and stability than arms crossed at the chest.
Other more advanced options include the backward lunge and the 45-degree angle side lunge.
Do as many as you can in a minute, then see if you have anything left for another set.
Pull-ups are demonstrated in this article6. It's a difficult exercise for many people, especially women. While pull-ups or chin-ups are a good example of a bodyweight exercise, you may not have a pull-up bar at home or anywhere convenient. Most gyms have a pull-up bar, and you can improvise at home or away with a beam or bar meant for other things. Make sure it's solid and secure.
These six bodyweight exercises are all you need to build good strength and muscle in a fitness program. Don't forget that you can use most of them at just about any time and any place.
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We recently had an installation at the beautiful Langley Rec Centre, which otherwise was primarily Technogym equipment otherwise. We love Technogym equipment, and think our products well compliment each other. We hope to work with them one day to help us reach our international market that is very challenging as a smaller company right now! This isn't the first time we have come across Technogym equipment in facilities where we have installed our SoloStrength FUSE bodyweight circuit training and fitness exercise system. Trainers LOVE it, they can do most of the work they want to do with clients on our system alone, and keeps their activity client centered rather than running around between stations. We get fantastic feedback by trainers and home users alike, and we appreciate it all! Thankyou! Below is a photo of one of the trainers getting familiar with their new piece, she was SO excited. Now I love SoloStrength, because I know what can be done with it, and how a person feels using it, but to see others as excited as I am (and even more sometimes!), is really wonderful and encouraging. Thank you for your orders, support, keep the use ideas rolling in and all feedback is appreciated! We have made some small modifications on our Gen.2 version which we are taking orders on now! Put the best all in one bodyweight exercise and bodyweight fitness system on your list today! visit us at www.solostrength.com to put in your order or call 604.818.6225 with any questions!
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SoloStrength Lifestyle Products Corp. has combined the two most effective exercise methods: Bodyweight and Circuit Training, for maximum fitness results in a sleek and easy to use support system called the FUSE. Simplicity and versatility are the features that set us apart, and the design is inspiring both in aesthetic and functionality. Our all-in-one system provides commercial grade strength, in a small footprint ideal for any environment: Home, studio, or office. Our programs are beginner and family friendly, as much as they can be used for elite strength training and rehabilitation. Unique to our system is the ease which the supported movements adjust to the challenges of those with balance, blood pressure, or obesity. We offer top of the industry customer satisfaction options and stand behind our product 100%. Learn how our system alone, or with standard bodyweight training accessories (balls, band’s, bosu) is the most complete all-in-one system for your home or facility. Visit us online for video introductions www.solostrength.com.
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Bodyweight training and stretching support all on its own or add versatility with common fitness accessories such as balls, bands and bosu balls. Visit us at www.solostrength.com for more information!
We feel the best way to share with others the experience of SoloStrength, is to have individuals who have introductions, share their thoughts on who the SoloStrength FUSE and BodyForm programs would be best for. Please feel free to put your experience down for others to learn from, and assist in their decision. It would be valuable to share your training experience, age, and whether or not you are involved in the industry professionaly. We hope this BLOG will provide a valuable information tool to buyers and prospective buyers of the SoloStrength complete body fitness system. Thank you for taking the time to post! We look forward to hearing your thoughts.
July 20, 2007 at 12:59 am edit
I wish I had more time to commit myself to fitness more regularly. In today’s world we are all so incredibly busy with the hussle and bustle of life, It seems that keeping fit is almost a privelage.
SoloStrength however has made everyday fitness more attainable due to the fact that it takes such a short time. It doesn’t require changing endless cables, weights and moving stations entirely to work on a different muscle group. It stays in one place and you stay in one place, period. It’s quick, easy and user friendly which intreages even the not so ‘keen” on fitness individual. Every time you have a workout on it…..a very quick workout I must add, you will ask yourself why you don’t do this more often….I know I do every time!
July 20, 2007 at 2:18 am edit
Is SoloStrength the best home fitness system around? Maybe…if you like a workout that is convenient and works your whole body in a short period of time. Maybe…if you think a piece of exercise equipment should look great wherever you put it and do more than just hold your wet laundry. Maybe…if you are smart enough to realize that real exercises like chin-ups, push-ups and squats work better than most exercises out there. However, if you would prefer to spend 2 hours at the gym, doing 4 different kinds of biceps curls with one foot on a wobbly board and the other on a BOZO ball, then this is not the product for you.
July 20, 2007 at 4:00 am edit
SoloStrength has become a great addition to my clients workouts. Simple things can be deceiving but extremely effective. That’s what SoloStrength is all about. Thanks Micheal for a wonderful product!
July 20, 2007 at 5:25 am edit
The SoloStrength FUSE is truly a gym quality home fitness product. At our gym it is constantly being used by clients and trainers. I’m actually a little frustrated because I’d like to use it more but it’s always being used
July 21, 2007 at 6:01 am edit
I can’t say if the SoloStrength is the best home fitness system but I can say it holds it’s own in a fully equiped gym. The trainers and clients can’t get enough of the FUSE. It looks great. It’s smooth functioning allows for quick and easy transitions from one exercise to the next. I haven’t seen another piece of home equipment that has all the features and clean lines the SoloStrength FUSE has. In fact I’m quite frustrated because I haven’t been able to use it as much as I’d like to because it is always occupied
July 25, 2007 at 10:08 pm edit
Being a fit person, I remember the first time I jumped on the Solo thinking to myself how intense of a workout can I get from this? Once I was half way through the 15min routine that was given to me, sweat was dripping down my forehead and I couldn’t believe how great of a whole body workout I got. I really like the sleak sexy look of the Solo and the fact that you can easily tailor the Solo workout for people of any age or lifestyle.
July 26, 2007 at 6:27 am edit
Solostrength is a exciting new fitness device that allows me to gain flexiblity while targeting specific “problem areas”. It was fun to use and easy to learn the different exercises.
September 25, 2007 at 2:59 am edit
September 27,2007
I could not believe the incredible feeling that I had after a guided work out with SOLO. I used all my muscles and felt them firming. My body craved for more. I can hardly wait to get my own SOLO in my home so I can exercise every day on it. The convenience of a home based system like this is exciting and valuable to those of us who have limited extra hours in a day. As a senior I can see the value of steady daily firming exercises and steady progressive movments that I can stage based on my own tolerance and using my own weight resistance. Thank you Michael please get this product here soon.
February 26, 2008 at 8:17 pm edit
The first time I saw the SoloStrength FUSE I really liked it. The first time I used it, I fell in love with it.
Unless you’ve been asleep for the last few years, you know that bodyweight training is growing in popularity every day. One of the benefits of bodyweight training is that in most cases all you need is, well, your body. However, try doing a chin-up without a bar. And what about people who can’t do push-ups from a horizontal position or others who need support when performing squats. This is where the SoloStrength FUSE comes in. It allows everyone to enjoy the benefits of bodyweight training. As as a fitness professional, I have personally used the SoloStrength FUSE with clients in their 70s with some physical limitations as well as with clients in their 20s preparing for athletic events. It’s versatility is not always evident at first glance but, once you use it, you see the possibilities for it’s use are endless.
To compare the SoloStrength FUSE to a standard chin-up bar is like comparing a Ferrari to a little red wagon. Sure, the Ferrari and the wagon are both red with four wheels, but that doesn’t mean they’re the same. And yes you can do chin-ups on the SoloStrength FUSE or a standard chin-up bar, but the fact you can do endless variations of hundreds of exercises on the FUSE makes it obvious it’s not just a chin-up bar.
Dan
Titanium Fitness
July 22, 2008 at 4:25 pm edit
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