HOW IT WORKS
IsoTone has a unique design that ensures effective toning results. To see how it works, consider its use in the Horizontal Press exercise as an example:
Step 1.
Hold the expanded IsoTone in front of your chest.
Step 2.
Collapse IsoTone against its resistance as quickly as you can.
Step 3.
Expand IsoTone against its strong resistance rapidly.
Step 4.
Repeat Step 2, completing the one Horizontal Press exercise.
This exercise engages and tones the muscles in your arms and shoulders. Thrust your chest up during the expansion part of the exercise in Step 3 to engage your chest muscles.
NOTE ON RESISTANCE. To equalize resistivity level of collapsing and extending IsoTone, we suggest to always collapse IsoTone as quickly as you can in all exercises to achieve omnidirectional and isotropic resistance.
CONTRACT AND EXPAND
IsoTone is unique among existing fitness devices by requiring swift muscle contractions immediately followed by expansions against intense resistance, both within every exercise cycle.
The goal is to dynamically engage various muscle groups in a fluid physically demanding resistance motion: we replace static stress exercises by motions that are more natural for a human body.
SOOTHING HEAT
As you exercise, your IsoTone heats up. Why? It simply follows physics: you convert your bio-energy calories into physical heat calories, while toning your body and becoming stronger in the process!
In fact, IsoTone is the most efficient “greenest” heater possible, a Bioheater: it transforms bioenergy contained in your food directly into physical heat, calorie-for-calorie!
Importantly, the only direct and tangible measure of workout quality is the amount of calories you spent and, consequently, IsoTone’s temperature at the end of your workout, not the number of IsoTone pumps you have made.
Do your exercises explosively! This is the key to successful workouts!
To utilize the heat you produced in the exercises, wrap your fingers over your hot IsoTone: warming your hands will help your heart to circulate blood through dilated veins.
As the device heats during an intense exercise to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, it becomes an effective tool for massaging neck and relaxing neck muscles. We recommend to gently massage the back of your neck as you perform the Back Press exercise.
EXERCISE BASICS
Achieve optimal muscle engagement and cardiac loading by performing each exercise as sets consisting of 30 to 50 repetitions in succession.
The IsoTone offers a consistent level of resistance, requiring no adjustments for users of any age or physical fitness level.
The speed at which it expands is solely dependent on the amount of force applied by the user. You can challenge yourself by attempting to complete your exercise sets as quickly as possible: 2 second per a single exercise cycle is excellent!
Ask your trainer or PT specialist to create IsoTone exercise sets targeting the areas of your body on which you need to focus.
Before starting the workout, it’s important to warm up your muscles. You can do this by performing the exercises at a lower speed. Follow our recommendations on safe use of IsoTone in your workouts. READ HERE!
SHOULDERS AND ARMS
Horizontal Press
- Holding the IsoTone device in front of and close to the chest, raise elbows to shoulder height
- COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
Overhead Press
- Holding the IsoTone device above the head, keep elbows slightly bent.
- COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
Low Front Press
- Hold the IsoTone device down in front of the hips, arms extended and slightly bent.
- COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
Low Back Press
- Hold the IsoTone device down behind your back, arms extended and slightly bent.
- COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE
Shoulder Cross
- Holding the IsoTone devic, cross the forearms at shoulder height.
- Raising the elbows slightly, COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY POSSIBLE.
- Toning the shoulder and upper arm muscles.
Vertical Press
- Hold the IsoTone device vertically, extended in front of you, with arms slightly bent.
- COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
Biceps Press
- Brace one side of the IsoTone device against the chest, with one hand.
- COLLAPSE the device with the other hand, and expand it AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
- Change hands and repeat.
Low Cross
- Holding the IsoTone device, cross the forearms at the waist.
- Straightening the arms slightly, COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
Elbow Squeeze
- Hold the IsoTone device in front of you at shoulder height, squeezing the elbows in at the sides.
- COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
High Cross
Do this exercise together with #13
- Holding the IsoTone device above the head, cross the forearms, keeping elbows slightly bent.
- COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
Low Back Push
- Bending the arms behind the back, hold the IsoTone device vertically.
- Pressing upwards with the bottom hand, COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
Back Press
- Hold IsoTone behind the head.
- COLLAPSE AND THEN EXPAND THE DEVICE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
This exercise is excellent for strengthening your back and improving your posture. During this exercise, you can gently massage the back of your neck. We suggest doing it after you do some other exercises and IsoTone is warm.
Floor Pump – Cup
- From a reclined position, roll onto the right side.
- Brace the Isotone device onto the floor using the right hand (see NOTE).
- Collapse and expand the IsoTone device as quickly as possible using the left hand.
- Repeat on the other side.
Floor Pump – Grip
NOTE: There are two versions, with different positions of the supporting hand on the floor, to engage different sets of muscles.
Version 1 – cup the lower ball with your right hand from below and hold the IsoTone device down on the floor when expanding.
Version 2 – grip the IsoTone device by the black cylinder with your right hand, and press it down on the
floor during expansion.
THIGHS
Mighty Thigh
- From a seated position, brace the IsoTone device inside of the knees.
- Engaging the thigh muscles, collapse the device as quickly as possible.
- Expand the device as quickly as possible, providing resistance with the thighs.
Note that the thighs and knees must be solely responsible for collapsing the IsoTone against its resistance. The arms merely support the device in place! (Description – TBD.)
Mighty Thighs Out
- From a reclined position, contract the abdomen and raise the head and shoulders.
- Bend the knees, lifting the feet into the air.
- Reach the arms around the outside of the thighs, and hold the IsoTone device over the ankles, bracing against the ankles.
- Using the power of the thighs, contract the device.
- Use the hands, braced, to expand the device against the combined IsoTone and thighs’ resistance.
Mighty Thighs In
- From a reclined position, contract the abdomen and raise the head and shoulders.
- Bend the knees, lifting the feet into the air.
- Reach the arms around the outside of the thighs, and hold the Isotone device underneath the ankles, bracing the hands against the inside of the ankles.
- Using the power of the thighs, contract the device.
- Use the hands, braced, to expand the device against the thighs and IsoTone’s resistance.
Mighty Thighs & Knees
- From a reclined position, contract the abdomen and raise the head and shoulders.
- Bend the knees, lifting the feet into the air.
- Reach the arms around the outside of the thighs, and hold the IsoTone device underneath the knees, bracing the hands against the inside of the knees.
- Using the power of the thighs, contract the device.
- Use the hands, braced, against the thighs and IsoTone’s resistance to expand the device.
BODY CORE
Tummy Press
- Brace one side of the IsoTone device against the abdomen with one hand.
- Tighten the abdominal wall by contracting the muscles.
- COLLAPSE the device with the other hand, and expand it AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
- Change hands and repeat.
During the exercise, collapse and expand the isoTone while pressing it to various locations on your abdomen.
IsoBridge
- From a reclined position, bend the knees, placing the feet on the floor.
- Place the IsoTone device underneath the bottom of the buttocks.
- Lift the hips into a reclined bridge position, while holding the Isotone device with the hands.
- Contract and expand the device while maintaining the lifted hips.
IsoBridge Pumps
- From a reclined position, bend the knees, placing the feet on the floor.
- Place the IsoTone device underneath the bottom of the buttocks.
- Lift the hips into a reclined bridge position, while holding the Isotone device with the hands.
- Contract the device while lifting the hips.
- Expand the device while lowering the hips.
IsoCrunch Air1
- From a reclined position, bend the knees and raise the feet, bringing the calves parallel to the floor.
- Holding the IsoTone device in front of the chest, raise the head and shoulders while contracting the device.
- Lower the head and shoulders, while expanding the device.
IsoCrunch Air2
- From a reclined position, bend the knees and raise the feet, bringing the calves parallel to the floor.
- Separate the knees.
- Hold the IsoTone device between the knees with arms extended.
- Raise the head and shoulders while contracting the device.
- Lower the head and shoulders, while expanding the device.
IsoCrunch Air3
- From a reclined position, bend the knees and raise the feet, bringing the calves parallel to the floor.
- Separate the knees.
- Hold the IsoTone device between the knees with arms extended.
- Raise the head and shoulders while contracting the device.
- Lower the head and shoulders, while expanding the device.
IsoCrunch Twist
- From a reclined position, bend the knees and raise the feet, bringing the calves parallel to the floor.
- Separate the knees.
- Extend the arms, holding the IsoTone device in front of the knees. Raise the head and shoulders while contracting the device.
- Lower the head and shoulders, while expanding the device.
- Repeat, turning the device vertically, contracting while lifting the head, and expanding while lowering.
- Repeat, turning the device vertically the other way, contracting while lifting the head, and expanding while lowering
IsoPlank
IsoPlank strengthens your entire body – core, back, shoulders and arms. All in one. Start with 20 rounds each including a fast squeeze followed by a fast, powerful expansion. Gradually move to 30, 50 rounds or more. Expect getting cardio-aerobic at the end.
SUGGESTIOM: Start with a number in mind and go for it.
If your IsoTone has an Effort Gauge, check it at the end of your exercise.
95F/35C – Warmup,
104F/40C – Good effort,
113F/45C – Excellent,
122F/50C – Wow!
ISOTONE YOGA
Yoga Warrior III
- From a standing position, tilt the body forward until the torso is parallel to the ground.
- Extend one leg behind you, lifted into the air, parallel to the floor.
- Holding the IsoTone device, extend the arms in front of the head.
- Contract and expand the device.
Yoga Warrior II
- Bending one knee in front, step the second leg back.
- Turn the torso forward, maintaining the bend in the front knee.
- Extend the arms in front, parallel to the floor.
- Contract and expand the IsoTone device, while maintaining the Warrior II pose with the legs and torso.
TANDEM TRAINING GAME
Get ready for an exhilarating tandem training game designed for you and your fitness-loving partner!
Start by sitting side by side on a couch or standing next to each other, each gripping the handle of an IsoTone+ or IsoTone Lite+.
Now, it’s time to put your strength to the test. Simultaneously pull and push your side of the IsoTone, using your maximum effort, while your partner does the same. Make sure to match other’s movements.
Try to keep this up for 5 minutes straight. If you do, both of you will enjoy an intense workout that will leave you energized and pumped!