VitaGlide Wheelchair
Fitness Machine
The VitaGlide™ is a
revolutionary wheelchair accessible fitness
machine that raises the bar for seated fitness
programs. Using its patented linear, push-pull
technology, the VitaGlide™ increases range of
motion and involves more muscle groups, resulting
in a more effective and efficient workout when
compared to traditional seated systems.
Use of the VitaGlide
helps to tone the upper body and rehabilitate the
shoulders, all while providing a phenomenal
cardiovascular workout. The VitaGlide is the
result of extensive research into the causes of
shoulder injuries and pain, especially amongst
wheelchair users. Research has indicated that
shoulder injuries occuring in wheelchairs are
similar to rotator cuff injuries suffered by
baseball pitchers, caused by imbalanced muscle
stress placed on the shoulder joint. This
imbalance results in what is clinically referred
to as "Overuse Syndrome." The "push-pull" motion
of the VitaGlide helps to work the back muscles in
the shoulder, thereby balancing the overall
shoulder musculature.
The home version of the
VitaGlide allows you to experience the countless
fitness and therapeutic benefits of the VitaGlide
Pro from the comfort of your home! Compact in
design, the VitaGlide is not much larger than a
wheelchair, allowing it to conveniently fit in any
home environment.
- 7 levels of
resistance to provide a challenging workout for
users of any ability.
- Height can
adjust to fit virtually any manual wheelchair,
and most power chairs with foldaway or removable
arms.
- Base is
fortified with platforms for the wheels to rest
upon to ensure stability no matter how hard you
work out!
VitaGlide Standard
Dimensions: Length: 45.5", Width: 35", Height
at Entry Point: 31" Raised / 23" Lowered, Total
Height: 40" Raised / 32" Lowered, Weight: 65Lbs.
VitaGlide Pro
Dimensions: Length: 62", Width: 39", Height
at Entry Point: 32" Raised / 20" Lowered, Total
Height: 33" Lowered / 45" Raised, Weight: 165Lbs.
"As the owner and
founder of Access to Recreation, Inc. I have
tried just about every piece of adaptive
exercise equipment on the market in the last 20
years. It wasn't until I brought home my
VitaGlide that I found true happiness with my
exercise routine. I now workout every other day
for 30 to 45 minutes. After about 8 months of
using the VitaGlide I had to go purchase new
pants because mine were falling off. I went from
my belly hanging way over my 36 inch waist down
to a much slimmer 34 inch waist without the big
potbelly.
"I like to use the
VitaGlide without the breaks being locked so I
can get more of a twisting motion and it really
works my stomach muscles even though I am
paralyzed from the chest down."
- Don Krebs
- Access to Recreation, Inc.
The VitaGlide Wheelchair
Fitness Machine is available in the following
models:
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VitaGlide Standard
- Ideal for the home, height is adjustable up to
8 inches
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VitaGlide Pro
- Adjustable up to 11 inches, this model is also
equipped with a built-in roll-away seat that is
easily moved into position for non-wheelchair
users. This unique feature allows everybody to
experience the benefits of using the VitaGlide.
VitaGlide Accessories:
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VitaGloves
Fabricated from "VitaTex" a unique new nylon
fabric that does not absorb moisture and
contains holes to allow for air circulation.
These gloves feature a unique cupped design to
hold the entire hand, especially the thumbs,
in place. The gloves are washable and
available in both large and small. |
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The Polar WearLink™ Transmitter
The first fabric transmitter belt engineered
for unsurpassed comfort. The WearLink combines
innovative Polar technology with a new fabric
design. The electrodes, picking up the heart’s
signals, are built right into the fabric
strap. The result—a comfortable fit for any
individual body shape. The perfect complement
to your VitaGlide Pro.
- No chafing or
pinching
- 3 foot range
- Replaceable
battery (battery life: 2 years)
- Water resistant
- Strap removable
and machine washable
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Tri-Post Adaptors
Adapts to any VitaGlide handle to provide
support for users with limited gripping
ability with their hands, enabling them to use
the VitaGlide without gloves. |
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VitaGlide Exercise DVD
A great supplement to the VitaGlide, this DVD
is the first in a continuing series of
exercise videos that provide structured
workout programs for VitaGlide users. The
initial video, in a DVD format, includes two
great workouts for the VitaGlide. Workout 1 is
a Beginning Level Workout called Building Your
Endurance. The goal of this workout is to be
able to sustain a medium level of effort for
twenty minutes. Workout 2 is an Intermediate
Level Workout called Interval Training.
The goal of this workout
is to introduce the user to light interval
training by incorporating a series of one
minute spurts into a sustained medium level of
effort workout. The Exercise Videos enable the
viewer to work out along with an instructor as
part of an on-screen VitaGliding Class. They
are great for either working out alone or in a
group setting. The suggested retail price for
VitaGlide videos is $24.95 and they are
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VitaGlide Testimonials:
"Since using VitaGlide, I
feel stronger and can do things I couldn't do
before. My family notices the change in my
muscles, especially in my arms. The VitaGlide is
helping me to reach my goal of total
independence."
-Ray Kelly, T-9 SCI
"My pulse rate got higher
faster using the VitaGlide, meaning less work to
achieve more benefit. My masseuse noticed that I
was developing different muscles in my shoulder
and I noticed less strain on my shoulder during my
workout."
-David Wilson, T-6 SCI
"I have been in a chair
for 23 years and have used arm crank devices for
many years. These devices have always hurt my
shoulder. The VitaGlide is easier to use and
produces no shoulder pain. I can work out a lot
longer with VitaGlide."
-Frank Diaz, T-5/6 SCI
"VitaGlide gives me a
better workout. On the bike, I would go for 45
minutes and not get tired. With VitaGlide, after
25 minutes on the #2 setting, I'm huffing and
puffing. VitaGlide also got rid of my shoulder
pain. I always had pain with the bike. Now I get a
better workout with no pain. I also really like
the VitaGloves. They feel much better than the
vinyl gloves and are easier to put on."
-Luis Hernandez. C5-6 SCI
"I always had shoulder
pain on the bike after 10 minutes. With the
VitaGlide I feel like I'm running with no pain."
-Robert Howell, T1-2 SCI
"I have always had a
problem with shoulder pain. Exercising has been a
problem, as the arm crank machines made the pain
worse. For that reason, I haven’t been able to
stay with a program for very long. After I was
hired to model for the VitaGlide, I continued to
use the machine and have been very pleased with
the results. For the past three months, I have
used the VitaGlide three days a week for 30
minutes a day. I have reduced my waist size by at
least two inches and I have no shoulder pain."
-Letitia Fisher
"I have a UBE at home and
use it three times a week for 20-25 minutes at a
high setting. I have been using the VitaGlide
three times a week for 2 months. When I started, I
could only go for 7 minutes. Now I have built my
stamina to the point where I can go for 19
minutes. My goal is 25 minutes. There is no
comparison between the VitaGlide and the UBE with
respect to work effort. The VitaGlide is a lot
harder and provides a much better workout. I also
noticed that I have reduced my waistline by at
least 2-3 inches since I have been using the
VitaGlide."
-Francis Wenke, T9-T10, L1 SCI
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