VI. THE ESTATE'S GYM

The Owner, many of its guests and no doubt many of its Tenants are used to working-out regularly in both professional gyms and ones at home. Consequently, the Estate has put in place a gym (next to its Squash Court) so as to satisfy this probable requirement.

Before doing this, the Owner spent a considerable period of time in researching appropriate suppliers who could provide top quality, professional equipment, which collectively would provide an overall range of interlinking exercise alternatives. The supplier selected was TECHNOGYM from Italy and their Technogym XT Pro equipment installed is as follows:

1) Glidex 600
 

With Glidex 600 all of the upper and lower body muscle groups can be exercised simultaneously.

The even, elliptical movement of the lower limbs - with low impact on the joints - effectively combines with the forward and backward motion of the upper limbs. This smooth, easy and multi-functional exercise is suitable for users of all abilities, including de-conditioned individuals.

The low rear platform is designed to enable users to access the pedals more comfortably.
2) Recline 600
 

The effectiveness of pedalling plus the comfort of a perfectly biomechanical seat makes the Recline 600 the most popular machine especially with women who want to stay fit.

The angle of the backrest guarantees involvement of the upper buttock muscles while the configuration of the lumbar support eliminates spinal fatigue.

This makes Recline 600 the ideal piece of equipment for anyone with back problems or users who want an effective aerobic workout. The position of the pedals, which are lower than the seat, makes pedalling more powerful and effective.

The display panel on XT PRO provides a variety of workout programs and tests, from CPR to manual workout profiles.

Recline 600 is the ideal machine for people who want to be active yet comfortable and relaxed.
3) Top 600
 

Top 600 breathes refreshing innovation into the cardiovascular exercise sector.

Providing a totally comprehensive exercise movement for the muscle groups in the shoulders, arms and chest it is sure to inspire total fitness enthusiasts.

When combined with a training programme on the other machines from the XT PRO range, exercising on Top 600 assures top physical fitness even for those members who can only dedicate a limited amount of time to their training. CPR, training profiles, tests and manual training routines enable each individual to have the correct and effective exercise programme.

And Top 600 is absolutely ideal for those users with impairment of the legs or for athletes with leg injuries who wish to continue with cardiovascular training.
4) Run 600
 

More and more people want to enjoy walking and running in the most natural way possible, exercising their heart and burning off excess fat.

The silent, strong and powerful Run 600 is set to become one of the most popular pieces of equipment in fitness clubs, purely because it satisfies this desire while offering much more.

A wide choice of different exercise modes is easily selected from several courses stored in its programming memory.

Easy to use push buttons for selecting the speed and desired gradient are centrally located. A running shock-absorbing platform protects the knee and ankle joints.

In addition, as with every machine in the XT PRO range, it also features the exclusive CPR System to ensure that the training level is continually adapted to the pre-set heart rate values.

A powerful and reliable AC motor ensures troublefree durability and smooth operation under the most severe usage conditions.

 

This photograph is of the Estate's Gym itself, which has the above equipment installed and which also has installed both a complete Hi-Fi stereo music system and a Satellite TV system.