Akrowheels allow you to perform a wide range of exercises - all integrating the core into each move - making each rep much more effective. The simple movements and lightweight design make them attractive to a wide variety of users, from Navy SEALs to business executives looking for travel exercise to Pilates Enthusiasts.
Here we'll go through a sample workout that is simple enough to do at home or in the hotel room in just minutes.
First we'll show the Single arm stability pushup. This is a great exercise to start, no matter your fitness level. The benefit to this exercise is greater muscle recruitment due to the introduction of instability. Make sure you keep your pelvis in a neutral position, thus engaging the core muscles. Below we illustrate the beginner version on the knees....Of course once you are comfortable with this exercise you can progress off the knees onto the feet.
The Akro Ab rollout takes the traditional ab rollout using the ab roller to the next level. By using both arms independently, you gain greater control over the movement and are free to introduce variations that cannot otherwise be performed. This motion will also target the lats, chest and triceps in addition to training the core; a complete upper body exercise!
The Tiger Rollout is a unique variation on the ab rollout. Here you will do a single arm rollout while supporting yourself with the other arm. You could also think of this as a single arm pushup assisted with the wheel. Either way, this is a superb upper body strengthener.
Trainer's Tip: Adjust the position of the supporting arm to vary the difficulty.
The Akro Core Fly Seriously strengthen the arms, shoulders and chest all in one simple movement. Be sure to keep the wheels from meeting in the middle (keep them a few inches apart at the top of the movement). Keep the elbows slightly bent as you descend as far as is comfortable. This movement will take your chest strength and power to the next level.
The Akro Russian Twist is a unique way to engage the obliques and incorporate twisting motions critical to virtually every sport, from Baseball to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
To perform the exercise make sure you begin with a wide base by separating the knees. The Akrowheel should be directly below the chest. Make sure to keep a straight line from the crown of the head to the tailbone.
Trainer's Tip: Actively push into the ground to increase the resistance. This will really work the obliques (better known as the love handles)
The Single Arm / leg core extension is a great variation on the traditional 'superman' exercise used by physical therapists to balance the core and back muscles. This move is great for developing Pilates strength as well as calisthenic strength.
The Akro Lateral Rollout is another movement akin to Pilates Exercises. You can think of this exercise as a variation on the usual 'Plank' used by personal trainers every day.
The Akro Single Arm Fly is an excellent way to develop functional strength in the chest, arms and core while supporting yourself with the other arm...totally appropriate for beginners as well as those looking to vary their normal dumbbell routine.
Pilates studios are now teaching classes featuring the Akrowheels.
The
highly versatile nature of the Akrowheels makes them a perfect
supplement to the movements already performed with the reformer and
other equipment in a typical Pilates studio. The video below features a
Pilates instructor in San Francisco using the Akrowheels for a medley
of Pilates exercises for strength, toning and flexibility.
Akrowheels allow you to perform totally unique bodyweight exercises like thebodyweight core fly. No more gymnastic rings needed!
