WHY EXERCISE?? It is absolutely necessary to keep our organs in good working order and our muscles from wasting away (use it or lose it).  Exercise maintains and improves body tone, keeps us looking younger and more attractive.  Whatever shape a body is in, the immediate health effects of the invigorating Power Assisted Exercise programme will help to shed inches, putting flabby muscles quickly back into shape and lower body fat levels. 20 Reasons why most people don't exercise or join a gym Think it would be too expensive Think it is too time consuming Think exercise is boring Think it's too tough Think they are too old Think it will be painful or strenuous Think they are too unfit Think they are too overweight Think results take too long Think exercise is not suitable for their condition Concerned about their physical skills Feel too tired to exercise Think they will feel uncomfortable in a gym Their perception of their own body Think they will feel intimidated by 'firm bodied fitness fanatics' Think there will be a competitive atmosphere Think there will be an impersonal environment Think there will be complicated exercise equipment and programmes Think the environment will be totally wrong Think they have no friends to do it with 20 good reasons to start a powertone exercise programme Look more attractive Live up to true potential, physically and mentally Minimise and even reverse the effects of ageing (live longer) Feel healthier Feel happier Tone and firm  up Reduce and control weight Increase athletic skills Prevent diseases (arterial, heart, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer of the colon, etc.) Assist the immune system and increase the body's resistance to infections Improve flexibility and joint mobility Have fun Relax more, eliminate or cope better with stress Achieve a better body Rediscover a zest for living Speed up recovery after injury Make new friends Increase endurance Gain strength and energy to live life to the full Raise body metabolism (more lean muscle to control body fat) Your objectives Contour/develop and shape upper body Firm and flatten tummy Slim waist and hips Contour/develop and strengthen arms and legs Lose/gain weight What is power assisted exercise equipment? How does it work? Power assisted exercise is an exciting new concept in exercise technology and is really three exercise systems in one.  The prime features and benefits contained in conventional resistance, passive and cardiovascular machines are brought together into one unique exercise concept. Double positive action creates alternating contractions of opposing muscle groups. Add the benefits of the same effect happening with upper and lower body simultaneously and it is easy to see why Powertone machines help clients achieve amazing results fast. Double positive action produces results in half the time. Four good reasons to use power assisted exercise equipment; easy to use more interesting faster results enjoyable to use Equipment designed to exercise every body part. Extra hidden benefits Look after your health, it's the most precious thing you have! If you are not in good shape on the outside you are probably not in good shape on the inside.  Our exercise programme not only does a great job of firming and trimming, it is also an excellent conditioner for the heart, lungs and circulatory system.  Protecting the heart reduces blood fats (cholesterol) and generally raising the body's resistance to cold and flu etc. The 8 risk factors for heart disease: High blood pressure Cigarette smoking Stress Diabetes Lack of exercise Overweight High cholesterol levels Family history of heart disease