The three basic components of fitness are cardio, flexibility, and strength. The first two can be easily reached through walking and stretching or yoga, but strength training can be a little more complicated. Many experts believe in the theory of muscle confusion, or the need to perform different exercises at different weight levels and while varying the number of reps each time to prevent the muscles from stopping at a plateau in developing tone and strength.

While gyms and health clubs offer a wide variety of options for weight training, they may not be suitable for everyone. People living with some challenges, such as those recovering from trauma or a stroke, or folks who need to do strength training as part of their weight management program may feel physically or emotionally uncomfortable with visits to fitness centers.  For them, the G3S Selectorized Home Gym may be the answer.

The G3S is a valuable tool for reaching the goals of better muscle definition and increased strength. The basic model comes with five stations to work lats, abs, chest, shoulders, and legs. The weight stack is made of alloy and provides up to 160 pounds for lifting. Unlike other home gyms, there's no need to change cables, allowing the user to make easy transitions between exercises while experiencing a wide range in workouts, preventing boredom and burnout. The seat and rollers feature a thick layer of padding for comfort while performing exercises. Aluminum pulleys are available as an option.

Its frame is constructed from sturdy 11-gauge metal to assure maximum durability and strength. The seat is mounted on a telescoping chrome post to let the user make adjustments for proper body positioning to receive the maximum benefits of the workout in comfort. There's extra padding in the lumbar region to provide additional support during seated exercises. Many of the features such as the press bar and bearing system for the leg station are biomechanically designed to work with the user's body, providing optimal benefits. All of this has been included in a space saving package, making it suitable for use in most homes, smaller fitness clubs or even some schools as well as rehab centers.

While the basic package allows the user to perform some 22 exercises for a total body work out, options and add-ons to allow focus on specific muscle groups are available. They include attachments for performing leg presses; one for seated inner/outer thigh exercises; a cable column; and a 50-pound weight stack upgrade.

People, especially seniors, who weight train not only have strong, toned muscles with definition, improved balance, and fewer aches and pains, but enhance their bone strength and density as well, preventing or even reversing osteoporosis in some cases. The G3S is a valuable partner for anyone with the goal of staying fit for a lifetime in mind.

Fran Jablway,
Medical Consumer Writer
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO