UltraFlex

VO2 Max Test

david — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:42:14 +0000

VO2 Max testing is used to determine the calories expended by measuring the oxygen uptake while exercising. In our testing we wanted to know if someone was simultaneously walking and performing upper body exercises with the UltraFlex, would they burn more calories and if so how much. At a major university the walking baseline was performed by having the participants (5 women, 5 men) walk on a treadmill at three (3) miles per hour with the VO2 Max mask in place. Then a day later the participants returned and resumed the treadmill test while performing upper body UltraFlex exercises (pec fly, bicep curl, single arm row). The results were impressive. On average, women expended (burned) 53% more calories when walking and using the UltraFlex. Men, on average, expended 71% more calories. Combining the UltraFlex with a simple walking program is an extremely effective way to burn more calories in less time.

	Females	Males
Average Increase in Calories Burned	53%	71%

Increase in calories burned during a 20-minute walk

Fat Loss Study

dave — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:31:10 +0000

Below are the results of an UltraFlex Weight Loss Study conducted in Palm Desert, California. Independent measurement services were provided by Fitness Wave and conducted by means of Hydrostatic Body Composition Testing. HBCT is recognized by industry experts as the “Gold Standard” in body fat testing. Over a twelve week period the average amount of original fat mass lost was 34.33% and the average pounds of fat lost was 22 pounds. The average lean mass gained (lean muscle) was 8.3 pounds.

Participant	% of Total Fat Lost	Total Pounds of Fat Lost	Total Pounds of Lean Mass Gained
Amy Joy N.	24%	14 lbs	11.8 lbs
Cynthia C.	38%	28 lbs	5.9 lbs
Dawn M.	34%	21 lbs	11.2 lbs
Ellen M.	37%	27 lbs	8.2 lbs
Emily S.	37%	24 lbs	3.7 lbs
Gene N.	39%	19 lbs	13.1 lbs
George R.	41%	19 lbs	12.3 lbs
Janette T.	32%	15 lbs	7.2 lbs
Jori J.	21%	15 lbs	14.4 lbs
Karen B.	31%	17 lbs	4.9 lbs
Laura L.	29%	23 lbs	5 lbs
MaryJane S.	29%	33 lbs	8.1 lbs
Richard G.	27%	20 lbs	6.8 lbs
Victor C.	48%	27 lbs	12.3 lbs
Debbie S.	48%	28 lbs	-1 lbs
Averages	34.33%	22 lbs	8.3 lbs

EMG Testing

david — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:06:23 +0000

EMG or Electromyography readings are used to represent muscle activation. In our test we wanted to know the difference in muscle activation between our beginning and advanced exercises. We chose the Biceps as well as abdominal (abs) exercise for EMG testing. The assumption was that our advanced move would show a higher EMG reading, thus validating our claims. Also, we wanted to demonstrate that using the UltraFlex was an effective resistance exercise device when used as directed. See Target Perfect Resistance in our FAQs. Five women and five men were used for this test.

Exercise	EMG Reading	Exercise	EMG Reading
Beginning Abs	.030	Beginning Biceps	.204
Advanced Abs	.070	Advanced Biceps	.368
% Increase	233%		180%

Coming Soon

dave — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:36:42 +0000

Look forward to workout videos and fitness tips using the UltraFlex.

1. Pec Fly

dave — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:36:27 +0000

TARGET MUSCLES

Chest, Shoulder(pectoralis, anterior deltoid)

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

Put both hands through the safety straps and grasp the ends of the UltraFlex™ with each hand palms facing forward in front of your body and place the UltraFlex™ behind your neck. Your feet should be shoulder width apart.

ACTION

Breathe in and exhale as you bring your hands and elbows together in front of your head as shown. You should attempt to bring your hands and elbows together at the same time while the UltraFlex™ bends away from you and behind your head. Inhale as you return to the start position and repeat.

BEGINNER – 12 reps
INTERMEDIATE – 18 reps
ADVANCED – 25+

Start out at level 1 and the “grip up” for more resistance. The UltraFlex™ grows with you.

2. Bicep Curl

dave — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:40:12 +0000

TARGET MUSCLES

Biceps (Front of Upper Arm)

VIDEO INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTIONS

From standing or seated position place hands through the safety straps and grasp the UltraFlex™ with both palms down. Place the hand with the palm down at the shoulder, with your head turned toward the shoulder of the arm that you’re exercising, and the hand with the palm up by your side and keeping the elbow at the waist.

ACTION

While holding one end of the UltraFlex™ under and to the side of your shoulder, breathe in, while keeping your elbow stationary exhale as you curl your hand towards your shoulder. Inhale as you return to the start position to repeat the exercise. After completing the repetitions switch arms to complete the exercise for opposite arm.

BEGINNER – 10 reps
INTERMEDIATE – 15 reps
ADVANCED – 15+

3. Tricep Press Down

dave — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:42:38 +0000

TARGET MUSCLES

Triceps (Back of Upper Arm)

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

From a standing position place one hand through the safety strap and grasp the UltraFlex™ with palm down. Step on the safety wrist strap. The UltraFlex™ will be bending behind you while exercising as shown. Hold the end of the UltraFlex™ at chest level to begin the exercise.

ACTION

Breathe in and exhale as you press the handle down to full extension of the arm. Keep the elbow stationary at your side during the movement down and the return to the start position as you inhale for the next repetition. Switch to the opposite arm and repeat the same exercise.

BEGINNER – 10 reps
INTERMEDIATE – 15 reps
ADVANCED – 15+

Start out at level 1 and then “grip up” for more resistance. The UltraFlex™ grows with you.

4. Single Arm Row

dave — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:44:31 +0000

TARGET MUSCLES

Upper Back, Shoulder, Front of Upper Arm, Between shoulder & Neck (latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid, trees major, biceps, tapezius)

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

Place your hands through the safety straps and grasp the UltraFlex™ with palms down. Bend the UltraFlex™ so that the bend is facing towards the ceiling and place one hand between the chest/shoulder/arm gap and the other hand straight out from the shoulder and at shoulder height.

ACTION

Inhale and exhale as you pull your outstretched arm toward your shoulder. The UltraFlex™ should bend up as shown. Pause and inhale as you return to the start position and repeat. Switch to the other side and perform the same exercise.

BEGINNER – 12 reps
INTERMEDIATE – 18 reps
ADVANCED – 20+

5. Lat Pull Down

dave — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:47:30 +0000

TARGET MUSCLES

Upper Back, Shoulder, Front of Upper Arm (Latissimus Dorsi, Posterior Deltoid)

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

Place one hand through the safety strap; grasp the handle with palm down and assume a seated position. Place one end of the UltraFlex™ on the upper thigh as shown. Grasp the UltraFlex™ with one hand and extend one hand/arm above your head as shown. The UltraFlex™ will be bending away from you.

ACTION

Breathe in and as you exhale pull the end of the UltraFlex™ down to your chest. Inhale as you return to the start position and repeat. Switch to the opposite arm and repeat the same exercise.

BEGINNER – 12 reps
INTERMEDIATE – 15 reps
ADVANCED – 20+

Start out at level 1 and then “grip up” for more resistance. The UltraFlex™ grows with you.

6. Ab Crunch

dave — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:49:12 +0000

TARGET MUSCLES

Abs (rectus abdominis)

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

In a seated position place one end of the UltraFlex™ on the chair between your legs with the safety strap securely under one foot. Place your hand through the safety strap and grasp the handle with both hands, bend the UltraFlex™ and bring your hands up against your chest.

ACTION

Lean back slightly, take a breath and as you exhale bend forward in a crunch motion maintaining good posture and curl forward to try and bring your chest to your knees. Hold that crunch position 1 second and inhale as you return to the start position. You may add a twist to this exercise by twisting at the bottom of the movement bringing the opposite elbow to each knee and then return to the start position.

BEGINNER – 15 reps
INTERMEDIATE – 25 reps
ADVANCED – 30+