As trainers, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to accomplish the same goal – helping our clients get into better shape. We want to create exciting, effective routines. I find that the best way to accomplish this for your client is to add rubberized resistance and the Ultra Toner™ is the right tool for pumping up a stale routine. It can help increase muscle strength, range of motion and muscle endurance. No matter what their ability, you’re students and clients can choose the correct resistance level and be challenged by the Ultra Toner™.

When using the Ultra Toner™ with group classes or with a client, help them to choose the correct resistance. They should reach moderate to maximum muscle fatigue between 10-20 repetitions. If the band is too easy, they’ll know. If it’s too hard, they won’t be able to complete the full range of motion. Encourage them to stay in control and keep a steady pace. Add music with a steady tempo around 124-128bpm. This is a great way to inspire and motivate!

There are endless innovative ways to use the Ultra Toner™.

Have the client place the ultra toner on their shoes, squat down low and side step to the right 4 times then left 4 times. Instruct them to continue to do this until they are fatigued working the lower body – specifically those medial gluts and quads. Tell them to – “imagine they are sweeping their buns across a picnic bench”.

Have the client keep the Ultra Toner™ on their shoes and sink down into a plie (wide stance, heels face together, toes apart). Encourage them to hold an isometric plie as they lift and lower their heels, working their calves and legs. This also incorporates core body balance.

Have the client stand tall with the Ultra Toner™ on their shoes. Have them try balancing on one foot while performing quad lifts moving into leg extensions.

Have the client hold the Ultra Toner™ in their hands and pull it open across their chest working the rhomboids and mid back. Encourage them to balance on one foot and incorporate the core body stabilizers.

Use the Ultra Toner™ during your ab routine. Have your clients place the band on one shoe and hold the other handle in their opposite hand. In supine crunch position, have them pull their hand and press their foot away as they do their bicycle ab exercises. This adds resistance and it requires balance and mind body connection as they push and pull.

These are just a few of many ways to incorporate the Ultra Toner™ into your client’s routines and in your classes. You can mimic many everyday activities with this band like rowing, pumping, sidestepping, and others by continuing the repetitions to fatigue you’ll get their heart rates up, help them burn calories and ultimately get them in better shape!