Halo Toning Suite
The Toning Suite – a low impact gentle alternative to the gym…
At Hereford Leisure Centre and Bridgend Life Centre we have power-assisted fitness suites that are working wonders for visitors who are after an accessible, relaxed environment, or specific support as they return to exercise or recover/live with a medical condition.
How it Works
You’ll enjoy a 30-minute circuit using power-assisted equipment that will see you working with the machine, not against it (as is the case with resistance based equipment you’ll find in traditional gyms).
Pre-booked slots mean no queuing. You simply come in and get going – moving from one piece of equipment to the next to work all major muscle groups. Our friendly staff can adjust and advise on all aspects of your workout based on your fitness level and needs. You are not required to wear any special fitness gear.
What's it's all about?
How power-assisted exercise feels and benefits the body
This has been called stress free exercise because it works the entire body but without arduous effort!
Unlike a conventional gym, the equipment does not rely exclusively on your muscle power but rather works with you. It can move your legs, for example, without any effort at all. When you want a more intense workout you can put in the effort that feels comfortable.
PS: That means the person next to you has no idea whether you are trying your hardest or having a bit of a breather!
Who uses the Toning Suite?
It’s the perfect choice for those coming back to exercise after periods of rest or inactivity, including those with mobility or health issues. It can be used by anyone no matter their mobility, weight or fitness level.
As a result, Halo has welcomed scores of new visitors to the suite, including those referred by their GP for exercise because of their specific fitness and health needs, perhaps because they’re recovering from illness or an accident.
We’ve welcomed people with mobility issues or tackling weight loss, people who have high blood pressure, back pain, who have joint problems or replacements, who are stroke survivors or living with MS, ME, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy, Fybromyalgia or arthritis. It’s often the first choice of those who are preparing for hospital treatment or recovering from it.
As with all forms of exercise, if it has been some time since you have been physically active we recommend you get the thumbs up from your doctor first.
What do those who work out say about it
Without exception, people tell us they like the professional support and the friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
One member told us how the suite helped during her recovery from cancer, while another, who joined as part of a successful weight loss plan, shared her positive experience. Additionally, another member living with arthritis and recovering from knee surgery mentioned that the suite significantly improved her strength and flexibility, to the extent that it even surprised her doctors.
And the benefits they feel?
