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SpaceGym Prepares for Global Take off—First Stop, South Africa with SNT Sports

Johannesburg, South Africa – 14th November 2024 – SpaceGym, a leading innovator in compact home fitness equipment, is thrilled to announce its upcoming launch in South Africa in January 2025. This milestone marks an exciting expansion into the African market, bringing SpaceGym’s unique flywheel trainer to fitness enthusiasts across the region.

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Why Can it be So Hard to Stay Consistent with Home Workouts?

Working out at home offers a convenience everyone can appreciate, especially for those of us who don’t like sharing sweaty gym equipment with annoying strangers. Even more so when flu season strikes and you’re doing everything in your power to avoid that dreaded lurgy!

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Eccentric Training for Injury Prevention: A Guide to Stronger, Safer Workouts

Eccentric training has been popular among elite level athletes to both rehabilitate from injury but also serve as a means to help protect against injury for decades now. Only recently have safe and easy to use retail products become available to offer these scientifically proven benefits to everyday users.

We will be covering the basic fundamentals of what eccentric training is, the science demonstrating how and why it is effective in injury prevention and refer to different methods and products available on the market that can help you get started.

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Flywheel Training 101: What to Expect in Your First Week

Welcome to the world of flywheel training with SpaceGym! If you're new to flywheel training, or you are looking for a way to understand the unique resistance that it provides, we've created a workout guide that will help you through your first week and on your way.

Flywheel training is a versatile and effective way to workout which will likely at first, feel much different than conventional weightlifting. Instead of using weights, SpaceGym adjusts to your exact effort and power in a workout that is truly personal.

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How SpaceGym Helped Me Rehabilitate After a Hernia Operation

A year ago to this very day I experienced a terrifying collision while pushing my surfing limits on a small island off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Not from a surfboard or the seabed but from getting caught out by a rogue giant wave that punished me in a Godly fashion- something resembling a sock being sledgehammered before thrown in a washing machine running at full tilt!

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The Science Behind Flywheel Training: A Breakthrough in Senior Health and Fitness

The benefits of flywheel training for seniors is not a new ground-breaking discovery. One of the earlier scientific studies to take note of this was one conducted by NASA when contemplating the use of flywheel technology as a means to maintain physical well being of astronauts on extended missions in micro gravity. The physiology scientists behind the study pointed out that the insights gained could also benefit Earth-based applications, particularly in managing conditions like osteoporosis and sarcopenia in older and sedentary individuals.

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Flywheel Training for Effective Weight Loss

Among the myriad of workout options available, flywheel training has emerged as a highly effective method for losing weight. This innovative form of resistance training offers unique benefits that can help you shed those extra pounds while building strength and enhancing overall fitness. In this article, we'll explore how flywheel workouts can aid in effective weight loss and why they should be a part of your fitness regimen.

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Understanding The Benefits of Flywheel Training

Flywheel training is not necessarily a new technology; the full benefits however, were only recently realised by professional athletes and sports scientists. What was once considered a compact and efficient means of maintaining fitness for astronauts is now considered an essential piece of equipment to increase performance, strength and overall well-being.

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Why Flywheel Training is a Game-Changer for the Over Fifties

As we age, maintaining strength, mobility, and overall fitness becomes increasingly important for our quality of life. Traditional weightlifting and cardio routines have long been the go-to options for those looking to stay in shape. However, flywheel training, a relatively new and innovative approach to resistance exercise, is proving to be an excellent alternative—especially for those over fifty.

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