Feb 1, 2008 12:00 PM

Pilates

Balanced Body's Pilates Arc was designed to build users' core strength and enhance spinal, shoulder and hip mobility. The Arc features a spine corrector, which offers a gentler curve and more rounded step, an exercise arc, which is meant to accommodate many body types, and the reformer wedge for back and head support and stability.

Contact: Balanced Body; phone: 800-745-2837; e-mail: info@Pilates.com; www.pilates.com.

Mind/Body DVD

Budokon's DVD set “Strength and Balance,” “Power and Agility,” and “Flow and Flexibility” highlights creator Cameron Shayne's yoga, martial arts and meditation skills. “Strength and Balance” helps lengthen and sculpt muscles while bringing greater harmony and clarity of thinking. “Power and Agility” is for the more experienced athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The DVD takes many sports to the next level using advanced techniques. “Flow and Flexibility” combines yoga, martial arts and meditation, and teaches the user to focus on areas of weakness and limited range while cultivating chains of energy and seamless transitions.

Contact: Budokon; e-mail: info@budokon.com; www.budokon.com.

Belts

SETWEAR Fitness' BOA Series Lifting Belt gives weightlifters a new way to support their muscles and spine. The belt features automatic tightening technology and is wedge-shaped with an ergonomic-contoured design to better support the spine. The interior of the belt is lined with CoolMax to help it breathe and pull moisture away from the body.

Contact: SETWEAR Fitness; phone: 877-738-9927; e-mail: info@setwear.com; www.setwear.com.

Hula Hoops

The hula hoop has made a comeback with the Elevation exercise program. The idea was to create a core strength-training program for club members. The idea of hooping has come about in gyms and is a low- to moderate-impact workout that combines free-form and patterned dynamic movements to train the stomach muscles.

Contact: Elevation; phone: 415-568-0819; e-mail: rosie@hooliehoop.com; www.hooliehoop.com.

Ellipticals

Horizon Fitness's EX-76 incline elliptical allows users to target specific areas of the body by adjusting the settings up to 16 degrees. It comes equipped with 16 pre-set programs, an MP3 port, premium speakers, an audio jack and an 18-inch long stride length.

Contact: Horizon Fitness; phone: 800-244-4192; e-mail: comments@horizonfitness.com; www.horizonfitness.com.

Mat Storage

Power Systems' Mat Cart stores Pilates, yoga and fitness mats. The Mat Cart can hold up to 120 thin mats and more than 60 thicker ones. The cart is easy to move from one part of the studio or fitness center to the other. It is made out of steel tubing with locking caster, so it won't roll away.

Contact: Power Systems; phone: 800-321-6975; www.power-systems.com.

Tennis Courts

It took NGI Sports nine years to develop environmentally friendly tennis court surfaces. The materials for its courts are recycled and sustainable, and NGI uses a Nova ProBounce system. The system does not put out fossil fuels or hazardous gases, making the environment cleaner.

Contact: NGI Sports; phone: 800-835-0033; e-mail: info@ngisports.com; www.ngisports.com.

Weight Benches

The Flat Top is a heavy-duty, lightweight, multifunctional training-support bench. The bench allows lifters who use free weights such as standard, Olympic and specialty barbells, dumbbells and kettle bells to obtain health and fitness results or enhance their athletic performance while also being safe. The Flat Top prevents injuries, enhances training performance, and protects flooring and other equipment from improper use.

Contact: Invention Home; phone: 866-844-6512, ext. 19; e-mail: member@inventionhome.com; www.inventionhome.com.

Pedometers

Kenz Lifecorder's series of activity monitors measures steps and activity minutes, and calculates calories expended during the day. The monitors can be used by fitness professionals to monitor their clients' weight loss or as a motivational tool to sustain their clients' exercise program. Health professionals and researchers can also use the product.

Contact: Kenz Lifecorder; phone: 866-312-8144; www.DPShealth.com.

Exercise Balls

The NRG Ball System includes two detachable foam-covered handles that allows users to perform rotational, diagonal, traditional and sport-specific movements. The system is built to improve core strength and stability. The balls are available in five, seven and nine pounds and can be used by themselves or with one or both handles.

Contact: Power Systems; phone: 800-321-6975; www.power-systems.com.

Nutritional Supplements

Pomology has developed five pomegranate-based formulas for specific functions and conditions: heart health, prostate health, menopause, joint and antioxidant health. Each product has a blend of proven ingredients that consumers can use for immediate and long-term relief. Pomology products contain pomegranate, blueberry, cranberry, grapeseed, green tea and broccoli.

Contact: Bullwater Health & Fitness; phone: 877-766-2010; e-mail: info@pomology.net; www.pomology.net.

Microphone System

BV Entertainment's Alesis USB microphone system enables fitness facilities to record message spots on the Internet-based, BV music and messaging system. Clubs can use the system to record numerous kinds of messages to promote revenue streams and marketing initiatives and messages for personal training, membership promotions, the pro shop, the snack bar, classes, new exercise equipment or community news. Local vendors may also purchase a spot on the system.

Contact: BV Entertainment; phone: 800-770-9770; www.bventertainment.com.

HDTV Screen

BV Entertainment offers the Phillips 15-inch digital LCD HDTV screen with ATSC tuner. The AXS15HD screen displays a sharp picture with detailed color and contrast. The screens have the ability to unscramble digital signals that allow a person to watch HD without an extra box to go with the system.

Contact: BV Entertainment; phone: 800-770-9770; www.bventertainment.com.