And after hearing what you our customers told us in 2009 and what you would like to see offered by FDC, we are proud to announce that we now how available a division of Certified Branded Used Equipment to go along with our great selection of branded new equipment.

You told us you wanted brands, warranties and financial choices like leasing opportunities, and we think we have put it all under one roof.

Used Precor, Life Fitness, StarTrac, StairMaster, Nautilus, Hammer and more, in categories of treadmills, ellipticals, bikes , steppers and strength.

Call your local account manager at 1-888-245-7871 for more details. Check in often as new certified equipment will be added on a weekly basis, and we will take your requests.

Absolute Body Fusion has joined the growing movement of health clubs offering the new gravity-based training by efi Sports Medicine. Monitored GRAVITY® sessions are designed to deliver quick, efficient and effective workouts while expanding program variety and member access.

“This system has such appeal,” said Shirlee Petrat, owner of Absolute Body Fusion “Those who didn’t have time to strength train before can now enjoy maximum benefits with a shorter time commitment, and anyone interested can get functional top-notch training regardless of their starting skill level. This work-out is fit for a Spartan Warrior.”

First launched in 2003, GRAVITY has been attracting health and fitness professionals from around the world including at the renowned Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch, a Cooper Aerobics Company, in McKinney, Texas.

The GRAVITYSystem offers a variety of programs on the Total Gym GTS® model. This bodyweight training system has eight calibrated resistance levels, a rolling glideboard and dynamic cable pulley system. Individual participants can perform over 250 functional exercises on the unit by simply changing body positions quickly and moving to the next exercise. Total Gym GTS engages all major muscle groups for strength and endurance training, stretching and Pilates, and integrates core training in every exercise.

Programming at Absolute Body Fusion includes:

• GRAVITYGroup®. These engaging thirty-minute exercise sessions heat up all the major muscle groups for total body conditioning. Each participant works at his/her chosen level of resistance, while enjoying the challenge and camaraderie of a group setting. These time-efficient workouts are particularly attractive to those who traditionally focus on cardio training and want to make time for a fun and effective strength regimen.
• GRAVITYPilates®. These exciting new classes create an environment of immediate success for seasoned Pilates participants and newcomers, too. Offering traditional and evolved programs, GRAVITYPilates addresses and overcomes participant’s strength and flexibility limitations, improves core stability and control for all fitness levels.
• GRAVITYPersonalTraining®. Supervised sessions on GTS, either one-on-one or in small groups require no moving around the gym or waiting for equipment. Members can enjoy lower prices for training in small groups while continuing to receive the personal attention so important to a successful personal training experience.
• GRAVITYPost-rehab®. Total Gym has a long history of application in physical therapy and athletic training. efi Sports Medicine developed the GRAVITYPost-rehab education in association with industry professionals so that clients who work with trainers who have completed this program will have confidence that their conditioning program will complement their recent physical therapy treatment.

For more than a quarter century, efi Sports Medicine has provided a wide array of functional equipment to more than 14,000 clinics, schools, hospitals, athletic training centers, health clubs and more than 3 million home exercisers worldwide.

“Where I live in Cambridge, Ontario, there just isn’t enough ice to go around. It affects everyone, but it’s especially hard for younger skaters to develop their skills. So when we heard about EZ Glide 350® synthetic ice, we saw an opportunity to get involved.” explains Greg Lawlor, Vice President, Sales And Marketing for the Fitness Depot Group.

Fitness Depot Commercial is the exclusive distributer of EZ Glide 350® synthetic ice.

Designed to be used by regular ice skates, EZ Glide 350® synthetic ice is an all-weather surface that functions like frozen ice-skating surfaces.  The surface comes in approximately 4’ x 8’ sheets, requires minimal installation and maintenance, and has a 10-year warranty.

Fitness Depot Commercial’s national reach made them the right choice to distribute EZ Glide 350® explains Steve Mai, COO of Strong Hockey Innovations, the maker of EZ Glide 350®, “We are very excited about working with the Fitness Depot Commercial. It gives us an opportunity for communities across Canada to try our products.”

So how good is EZ Glide 350®?
Fantastic, according to Lawlor, “their ice surface products are the best of the best, in terms of quality and space required. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get more people active in skating.”  Big names like Disney agree. Disney On Ice is using EZ Glide 350® as are professional hockey players and skating associations.

Fitness Depot Commercial will be introducing EZ Glide 350® surfaces to select stores in the coming weeks.

Opportunities to try EZ Glide 350® will be available at a Fitness Depot store location near you.

For more information contact Greg Lawlor at GregL@fitnessdepot.ca.

Whether you are looking to increase your sports performance, take your fitness training to the next level, improve your health, increase bone density or rehab an injury … whole body vibration could be your answer!

Whole Body Vibration technology has been proven and validated for over 40 years as a superior way to train.

Teutonic, one of the most reliable names in vibration technology offers Zen Pro, created specifically to generate performance results to the entire body. Teutonic gives you the tools you need to boost your muscle burning fat, maximize your flexibility, increase your blood circulation, and improve your overall health through efficient and effective whole body vibration training.

Here are a few reasons you should consider adding a Vibration Training category to your facility:

• Better Results in Less Time: Just 10 minutes a day of Whole Body Vibration has been proven to show increased results, versus standard cardiovascular exercise in the same amount of time.
• Performance Enhancement: WBV is a key asset for professional sports teams to increase stamina, and improve flexibility through short WBV workout spurts. Olympic athletes benefit from WBV for the additional muscle strength, and muscle endurance it provides in a short time.
• Injury Rehabilitation: WBV is a great asset for anyone that needs physical injury rehabilitation, it works efficiently and safely. The vibration helps to wake the inactive muscles that can be dormant from an injury or illness.
• Bone Density: WBV improves density of bone with just a few minutes of training, making this an incredible machine for the retirement-age sector.
• Overall Health: Boosts metabolism to burn fat faster, increases flexibility and core strength, advances muscle strength to help eliminate fat cells and helps to decrease stress through hormone balance

These machines have been created specifically to generate performance results to the entire body. 

To learn more about Vibration Training Technology, speak to a Fitness Depot Commercial Representative today!

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The stationary bike was the first piece of cardiovascular fitness equipment to hit the market and it is still the most-used equipment in fitness clubs and home gyms. For years, people have endured the tediousness of stationary cycling for hours because it is an efficient and effective way to train. The Expresso Bike is the newest stationary bike in the market; it combines an interactive “virtual reality” experience with cardiovascular training known as exergaming.

What is it?
Expresso Bikes are interactive, commercial-grade bikes that incorporate virtual reality course, letting you steer and shift gears like a road bike.

The bike, networked through the Internet, allows you to track your rides or compete against other riders. You can also ride scenic routes and compete in races. There are three styles: upright, recumbent and youth. Each has more than 30 fantasy, interactive road tours, which are rated basic to extreme or off-road.

The ability to shift gears and move the handle bars like an outdoor bike makes the time fly by.

Who would like it?
People who like to play interactive games will love this bike. On expresso.net, riders can personalize their experience, track fitness results and celebrate accomplishments with virtual awards. Even if you don’t like working out, you will like riding the Expresso Bike. It’s so much fun, you’ll forget you are working out.

The sweat factor
Feeling ambitious, I set my intensity level to black diamond, representing an advanced-but not the most challenging-level.  But my scenic ride through the Alps tough terrain; the pedal resistance automatically increased, and I had to steer carefully avoid riding off the cliff. It was fun and intense.

The virtual reality helps to distract you from the fact that you are working, which allows you to work harder and longer.

The klutz factor
One reason the stationary bike is so popular is that it is easy to use. The Expresso Bike has a range of settings and programs; you can ride by yourself down a country road or you can race against others.

The more advanced rides require concentration. You can’t read a magazine and become distracted from your workout. This bike forces you to continually react to the changing terrain. I even found talking to my neighbours difficult while riding the mountain course.

Gear needed
Wear comfortable fitness clothes. A good pair of bike shorts always makes riding more comfortable. Cycling shoes are not required.

Where to get it?
You can check out the bike at Expresso.com. In Canada, the Expresso Bikes are sold through Fitness Depot Commercial.

How much does it cost?
The Expresso Bike is built for health clubs as well as home gym use. The price starts at $7,000.

Bottom line
The Expresso Bike is a revolutionary stationary cycling experience. The interactive gaming combined with the ability to track workout progression and virtual awards make it the bike of the future.

To learn more about Expresso Bikes and Virtual Reality Fitness, speak to a Fitness Depot Commercial Representative today!

Achieving long term and sustainable health starts with small consistent daily changes. MYTRAK uses creative, state-of-the-art technology to provide immediate, meaningful feedback to ensure you move consistently and enjoyably towards your goals. Small and sleek, M² is worn daily while at home, at work or at play – it is your personal key to the MYTRAK system. M² constantly monitors your body movements ensuring you are burning more calories than you consume, you are getting adequate daily cardiovascular benefit and your overall fitness level is improving.

M² is worn at home, at work and at play – continuously learning and adapting to your lifestyle and activities. You set your own unique and achievable lifestyle goals. MYTRAK continually monitors, analyzes and adapts to your lifestyle and activities – intuitively pushing you when necessary and easing up when required. A benevolent intelligence, watching, protecting, motivating – always available – at home, at work or at play.

Complementing the award winning MYTRAK for Fitness Clubs, M² will guide you through your workout at any MYTRAK equipped fitness facility, one exercise at a time, ensuring proper form and energy balance.

MYTRAK Health Circle

M² displays the results of your physical activities and caloric intake instantaneously in a series of red, yellow and green lights that form the MYTRAK Health Circle. A solid green circle tells you immediately that you are burning more calories than you consume, you are getting adequate daily cardiovascular benefit and your overall fitness level is improving – motivating you to GO FOR GREEN!

Simple, elegant and effective.

To learn more about MYTRAK products, speak to a Fitness Depot Commercial Representative today!