Body Bars are classic fitness tools that were made to help you perform a number of different exercises for a full body workout.
Body Bars are simple, one-piece solid steel bars that are weighted and covered in easy-grip rubber to help you get a secure, firm, and comfortable grip. Body Bars are extremely user friendly because they are so simple and easy to use, without a lot of complicated pieces and parts, and they are so versatile. Body Bars come in different weights and lengths to accommodate the different needs of users.
Body Bars are great for personal training; you can even use them at home because they take up very little space. Body Bars are also great for group workouts as well as for physical therapy.
Functions of Body Bars
Body Bars are cost-effective as well. You don’t need to buy a different piece of workout equipment for each type of workout you want to do and each muscle group you want to strengthen. Body Bars can be used in so many different ways:
Strength Training and Conditioning
Body Bars can be utilized in many different strength-training workouts, including squats, lunges, biceps curls, shoulder presses, and many more.
Circuits
Body Bars can easily be incorporated into circuit training to perform toning exercises. These bars are easy to set down and pick up quickly during your fast-paced circuit.
Kickboxing and Martial Arts
These bars can be incorporated into a kickboxing or martial arts routine to increase your level of skill and strength in all areas of the body.
Balance and Alignment
Body Bars are useful for balance and alignment training, particularly during physical therapy.
Pilates and Yoga
Pilates and yoga routines can be aided with the use of a Body Bar, particularly the stretching moves. Your level of flexibility and strength can improve after continued use of a Body Bar.
Cardiovascular
Even if you focus mostly on aerobic exercise rather then strength training, you can still find a place for a Body Bar in your cardiovascular routine to maximize your workouts.
Types of Body Bars
Body Bars come in three basic sizes: classic, mini, and heavy.
Classic
The Classic Body Bars is the most popular and versatile bar; it can be used for many kinds of strength training and condition workouts. They are available in four weights: 3 pounds, 6 pounds, 9 pounds, and 12 pounds. Prices range from $23.95 to $34.95.
Mini
The Mini Body Bars are shorter and lighter than the Classic Body Bars. They can be used for yoga, Pilates, martial arts, and stretching workouts. They are also great substitutes for dumbbells. They are available in either 4 or 6 pounds and cost $23.95 and $26.95 respectively.
Heavy
The Heavy Body Bars are for advanced strength training. They are available in either 30 or 36 pounds and cost $79.95 and $89.95 respectively.
All Body Bar products are supported by Master Your Body videos that feature top fitness instructors who give you great workouts and tips on using your Body Bar. You can get a fun, full-body, at-home workout by simply pulling out your Body Bar and popping in a DVD.
Body Bar Systems
Body Bar Systems, owner and creator of Body Bars, was founded in 1987. Body Bars quickly became popular after several renowned fitness experts began incorporating Body Bars into their routines. Today, Body Bars can be found in facilities around the world, including personal training studios, physical therapy centers, spas, military bases, high schools, colleges, and homes.
Body Bar Systems even offer workshops and master classes to help you become more familiar with your Body Bar and to help you get the most out of each workout.