You've checked out a lot of Saskatoon Gyms; they're all different and they all have great things to offer. One thing that sets us apart is our variety of equipment.  Why is variety important in the gym? First of all, your health and fitness pivot on your ability to always challenge your body in different ways. Second, life and workouts get boring and stagnant without change.  So take advantage of the variety!

 After 20 years, we've understandably accumulated quite a selection of equipment; and to start off 2022, we wanted to keep the collection growing.  After all, it's all here for you!  What better way to say thanks to our members for their support over the past 2 years?  Also, in light of the difficult year you've been through, it's our job to help keep your drive alive and keep you focused on your wellness by offering more tools for you to make that return to the gym every day and to make every workout, the best possible workout. 

New to the Cardio Room

Assault Air Bikes might just be one of the most intense types of cardio training you will ever do.  The Assault brand bike is the original Air Bike which set the bar very high for all of its competitors.  It's dubbed "the Air Bike designed by athletes for athletes

Now, if you aren't a "trained athlete, that's perfectly fine.  If Air Bikes are new to you, here are a couple things you might like to know about them.  Like any bike, the foot pedals are the main source of propulsion, but a unique feature of Air Bikes are the arm pedals that incorporate your upper body in the exercise, not just your legs.  This means you're burning more calories and conditioning more muscles than a traditional stationary bike.

A great feature with all Assault Brand Equipment, yes we have an Assault motor-less Treadmill as well; is they are ideal for HIIT, High Intensity Interval Training. Essentially that is the ability to seamlessly switch between higher intensity and lower intensity intervals of your workout.

One last bit of info before you seek these things out, the name Air Bike is from the fan blades on the front of the bike. The resistance is created by the fan when the pedals are in motion, not like a traditional gear and sprocket system.

 New in The Main Gym

This one is simple; but it's a game changer.  The Multi-bar, or "Swiss Bar" is great for pushing exercises.  The obvious difference with this bar is the curve; but why this bar is special are the hand grips which run perpendicular to standard Olympic bars.  If you have never experienced a shoulder injury, you won't know what a detriment a traditional bench press can be.

The varied grip allows your elbows to lower in a more natural way, saving the user from reinjuring the joint and causing more discomfort, while still getting the benefit of a chest press.

The Atlantis Glute Drive is an amazing addition to the gym, and ultimately, your leg workout.  Also known as the Hip Thrust Machine, you are going to find benefits for more than just one muscle group when you start to incorporate these into your routine.

The design is simple; a large pad for back and shoulder support, a large foot platform, and a round pad you press upward with your hips.

The primary muscle you're targeting with the Glute Drive is, naturally, the Glutes. Other muscles you'll find get a great workout from this machine are your abs, lower back, hamstrings and thighs.

Finally, one great feature of this machine is how you can load the resistance. Standard weight plates can be loaded, as seen in the image. You also have the option for attaching resistance bands which provide resistance that becomes gradually more difficult as you push the weight through the exercise.

If these new additions look like they may be great additions to your workout routine, but you still have questions, please be sure to ask our staff for assistance; because if you want to have the most effective and diverse workouts,

This is where you focus!