The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a unique system of equipment and exercise that incorporates movement principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and tai-chi. It was created by former dancer and gymnast Juliu Horvath.
From the word "gyro" (meaning ring, spiral or circle) and "tonic" (to tone or invigorate), GYROTONIC training helps to increase range of motion, coordination, and strength by performing prescribed graceful, circular motions.
In this system all movements originate from the spine and come back to it. This way circular, spiraling and undulating movement patterns come to life. They stimulate the vital forces of the body to circulate through its energy pathways. The gentle and even resistance provided by the equipment reinforces that stimulation and strengthens the nervous system at the same time. An internal massage of all organs takes place. Corresponding breathing patterns, synchronized with the movements enhance aerobic and cardiovascular stimulation and promote neuromuscular rejuvenation. Muscles are being stretched and strengthened, while connective tissues in and around the joints is simultaneously stimulated and strengthened.
The GYROTONIC equipment offers complete freedom of movement while being fully adjustable to all sizes and all levels of strength. It is used worldwide by people of all ages in therapeutic, dance, sports, and general conditioning facilities.
Most exercise systems move in a linear way that essentially compresses energy back into the body causing congestion and stagnation. Linear movement must eventually give out, whereas circular movement can be recycled endlessly, creating a more consistent and fluid flow of energy that aids in nurturing and strengthening all the systems of the body.
With GYROTONIC movement you will focus on every aspect of the joints making them flexible, resilient, and capable of easily supporting and responding to whatever activity or impact life offers. Since joint stiffness is one of the determining factors of aging, this becomes just one of the many ways this system helps to arrest the aging process.
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GYROKINESIS®
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GYROKINESIS exercises are done without equipment and allow one to work on the entire body through seven natural elements of spinal movement: forward, backward, left side, right side, left twist, right twist and circular, as well as all other joint articulation. Click the more button to visit the GYROTONIC website.
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GYROTONIC
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GYROTONIC uses unique weight and pully based equipment that incorporate the principles of yoga, dance, tai-chi and swimming. Click the more button to visit the GYROTONIC website. -
Specialized Equipment
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After many years of research and development, Juliu Horvath began developed four pieces of specialized equipment to meet individualized needs and deeped the GYROTONIC expereince. Click the more button to visit the GYROTONIC website.