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iJoy Twist - Display Model

This is an display model of the iJoy Twist and comes with a 12 month return-to-base warranty.

iJoy Twist fitness machine was designed by one of the most famous brands in the world; Human Touch - and made specially for the British market.

The iJoy Twist is the younger brother of the iJoy Ride fitness machine and is also designed to give you an effortless exercise work-out, whilst helping you tone and condition muscles known to help you improve your figure. Following the same principles as its predecessor, the iJoy Twist targets the core muscles of the abdomen and back, through functional dynamic movement.

It uses a 3-axis-twisting-motion to burn more calories than the iJoy Ride and targets your core stability muscles and love handles in particular. It also works the muscles in your legs and arms and burns up to 76 calories every 15 minutes.

The iJoy Twist comes with an exclusive DVD that enables you to progress to an advanced level and allows you to get the most out of your workout.

The Human Touch iJoy Twist's unique balance challenge works your muscles while you simply keep your balance. This balance trainer is an easy and fun way to strengthen, reshape, tone and train your body!

We only sell the original iJoy Twist designed to UK and EU standards. For additional information please see below.

Price (ex VAT):£249.17 Old Price (inc VAT):£399.00 Price (inc VAT):£299.00 Delivery (inc VAT):£20.00

Delivery Time: 2 - 5 days

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Independent trial of the iJoy Twist

World-leading sports research centre Liverpool John Moores University conducted a number of studies to find out just how effective the iJoy Twist is. Their independent trial assessed the iJoy Twist’s calorie-burn rate and muscle workout. You’ll love the results – read on...

Source: Evaluation of the physiological demands of the iJoy Twist: Professor Gregory P. Whyte PhD FACSM & Karen Williams MSc, July 2008 Research Institute for Sports and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University.

Study 1: Energy Expenditure across the iJoy Twist levels

The results:

  •  The iJoy Twist increased energy expenditure by up to 200%.
  • Heart rate levels increased by 68% at Level 4 using two 1kg dumbbells.
  • The iJoy Twist achieved the intensity of exercise required for improved quality of life and reduce the incidence of over 20 chronic diseases including coronary heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
  • Two 15-minute sessions per day on the iJoy Twist burns an average of 162kcal.
  • The iJoy Twist is equivalent to 24 minutes of brisk walking.
  • The iJoy Twist accounts for 80% of the recommended physical activity for health when used according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
  • Research shows that 10 minute exercise sessions are as effective as longer exercise sessions (Murphy & Hardman; 1998).

Study 2: EMG report: Muscle Activation using the iJoy Twist

Electromyography (EMG) measured the activation of muscles surrounding the core during exercise on the iJoy Twist.

It does this by detecting the electrical potential generated by muscle cells when these cells contract.

The results:

  • EMG data shows the iJoy Twist activates the core muscle groups of the stomach, back and legs.
  • The specific muscles activated by the iJoy Twist are the rectus abdominus, erector spinae, external obliques and hamstrings.
  • Participants in the trial reported that the iJoy Twist activated their hip muscles, including the illiopsoas and the gluteals.
  • The iJoy Twist activates the core muscles that are used in several ways, including posture.
  • Following the exercise programme that accompanies with the iJoy Twist would activate the leg, chest, upper back and arm muscle groups.
  • This means the iJoy Twist offers whole body exercise.

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