Monday, September 12, 2016

By Amanda Collins


Gyrotonic exercise method is one of the two components besides Gyrokinesis exercise method that compose the Gyrotonic Expansion System. Gyrotonic method makes use of specialized equipment, which permits the trainer to move with resistance and support. The sequences entails in this method are meant to increase functional capability of an organism harmoniously. It embraces key principles that can also be found in yoga, gymnastics, tai chi, dance, and swimming.

In gyrotonic training, continuous, flowing motion are emphasized together with synchronized breathing patterns. One can attend sessions in private gyrotonic training in fitness facilities such as studios and gyms. These facilities also provide group sessions besides private ones. Group sessions are administered by one or multiple trainers to several trainees.

The gyrotonic expansion system was created by an individual named Juliu Horvath. Horvath is of Hungarian ethnicity born in Romania. Horvath was motivated to develop the system after struggling for a long time with chronic pain. Horvath was a gymnast and a dancer and became a ballet dancer in his early 20s. This man defected from his country, Romania, in 1970 and was later granted asylum by the United States. During his defection years, Horvath spent several months in an Italian refugee camp.

Horvath has his dance career ended when he herniated his vertebral disc. In a bid to rehabilitate the injury, he moved to Virgin Islands where he made a tiny hut within the mountains and devoted his life to extensive yoga life. The next 6 years of his life were spent in the mountains on meditation and yoga. As he did this, he started to develop the Yoga for Dancers.

Horvath started to teach his new method after returning to New York City from the Virgin Islands. He established a Gyrotonic studio in 1984, being the first person ever. His clientele was composed of professional dancers mostly. However, people soon realized the benefits of his classes and demand increased a lot. Horvath had to refine most routines in the training to accommodate people of different health status, body size, and age. Gyrokinesis Method was the name of the refined method.

Practicing this method presents several benefits to an individual. Among these benefits are enhanced circulation, cardiovascular stimulation, and increased mobility of joints. Other benefits include strengthening of nervous system, enhanced sense perception, mobilization of spine, flow of energy, enhanced coordination, greater balance, and stimulation. The levels to which these benefits are acquired vary among people.

Gyrotonic training requires a special exercise equipment developed by Juliu Horvath. All of the pieces of equipment used for this exercise were developed by Juliu. The design of the equipment is such that it can accommodate all movement patterns made by the human body naturally. The device incorporates curvilinear wooden framework. It also has several adjustments that allow for customization to fit the unique physical ability and physique of the user.

For commercial use, trained use five main models of this equipment. However, the most widely used model is the Pulley Tower Combination Unit. The term specialized equipment is used to refer to the other 4 models. The names of the other four units are Leg Extension Unit, Jumping Stretching Board, Gyrotoner, and Archway.




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