Exercising on a bar called gymstick is a very simple but effective form of activity, recommended even for the elderly. Check how to exercise with gymstick and what advantages this type of training has.

Gymstickis a glass fiber stick to which two elastic resistance rubbers with loops are attached, which are attached to the feet during exercise.Exercises with gymstickinvented by the employees of the Finnish Institute of Sport, who combined into one two well-known utensils, i.e. a cane and rubber belts.

The color of gymstick decides the difficulty of exercise

Gymstick allows you to adjust the difficulty level to the exercising person. Resistance depends on how the rubber is wrapped around the bar and its color.

There are five types of gymstick:

  • greenfor the elderly and for rehabilitation,
  • bluefor women and juniors,
  • blackfor physically fit women, men and young athletes,
  • silverfor men and athletes for strength training,
  • zlotyfor high-performance athletes.

Advantages of gymstick exercises

Thanks to the variety of exercises and the possibility of adjusting the load to the level of the exerciser, gymstick is widely used. Classes are held as independent fitness classes or in supportive training in various sports, but also in rehabilitation. Thanks to its lightness, portability and ease of use, it can be practiced at home.

See an example of a gymstick workout on the video

The exercises shown in the video can be performed by yourself at home using a pole.

Gymstick - exercise effects

The main aim of the classes is shaping muscle mass, improving flexibility, mobility and coordination, and increasing the range of motion. Regular exercise increases muscle strength and endurance, and burns a large amount of calories. The classes are versatile - in addition to strengthening large muscle groups, the muscles that maintain proper posture are also strengthened. Exercises with gymstick prevent the development of increased muscle tension.

Worth knowing

What's the price of gymstick?

The prices of the original gymstick bars range from PLN 200 to PLN 400. Such an amount may seemquite high, but it must be remembered that this device can replace a number of other more complex training devices.

In the offer of some shopping portals you can find gymstick for PLN 80-100, but you should take into account that this is not original equipment and its quality and efficiency may be lower.

Gymstick exercises - who are they recommended for?

For people of all ages, regardless of their condition. Recommended for obese and elderly people - gymstick can support them in developing physical activity and maintaining he alth.

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