Health

Health

The small strength training tool that encourages big movement.

Health

The small strength training tool that encourages big movement.

Improve Overall Health

Walk tall. Stay fit.

According to a review published by Arizona State University in 2021, aerobic and resistance training can lower blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipids as efficiently as weight loss.

IsoTone, a light and portable device, offers a comprehensive combination of resistance and aerobic exercises that fit all ages and fitness levels.

Importantly, IsoTone delivers health benefits as you exercise at home, office, or on the road.

Improve Overall Health

Walk tall. Stay fit.

According to a review published by Arizona State University in 2021, aerobic and resistance training can lower blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipids as efficiently as weight loss.

IsoTone, a light and portable device, offers a comprehensive combination of resistance and aerobic exercises that fit all ages and fitness levels.

Importantly, IsoTone delivers health benefits as you exercise at home, office, or on the road.

STRENGHTEN MUSCLES AND JOINTS

The joints of our body are not designed to stay under a static load for an extended time; their purpose is to allow us to be flexible and move in space.

Strong muscles keep the joints in their proper place and support their work, extending their life. Weak muscles cannot properly provide this support, and gradually the joints grind down, causing pain and limited mobility. This requires physical therapy and, in extreme cases, surgery.

Physical fitness and physical therapy are two sides of the same coin: better fitness results in less need for therapy.

The IsoTone solution: Superior fitness training, designed to strengthen muscles and stabilize joints.

TONE YOUR BONES

Did you know that bones are considered organs, with their own complex network of blood vessels?

The multiple load/unload cycles during IsoTone workouts followed by our special massage will improve the strength and resilience of your bones by increasing blood flow, bringing oxygen, nutrients, and minerals to your bones.

Strong bones and well-toned muscles absorbing the mechanical shock during falls, will significantly reduce the risk of bone fracture.

PROTECT HIPS

The thigh muscles hold the hip joints together. The stronger they are, the better the joints are protected from fracture during an accident.   

We believe that IsoTone hip exercises can reduce the risk of hip fractures and improve the quality of life and freedom of movement.

Muscles are the first line of defense.

CLEAR VESSELS

Exercising is a challenge when you’re confined to a stationary position on an airplane. Immobility leads to limited blood flow in your veins, and an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), especially in your legs.

IsoTone offers a solution by activating your upper body, rapidly elevating your heart rate into the aerobic zone. As the heart rate increases, blood vessels throughout the body dilate to accommodate the increased blood flow.

This includes the blood vessels in your legs, allowing for improved circulation. Result is a degree of protection, lowering the risks associated with prolonged air travel, as well as in other stationary activities.

ENHANCE STRUCTURAL STABILITY, reduce possibility of falls

IsoTone exercises engage, in a coordinated manner multiple muscle groups of the upper body enhancing structural balance of the body and promoting stability, alignment, and coordinated movement patterns throughout the body. Result: Improved muscle balance, joint stability, and overall functional performance.

The exercises target specific muscle groups and their movement patterns address imbalances and asymmetries, while the resistance provided by IsoTone helps strengthen weaker muscles and correct any discrepancies between opposing muscle groups. 

Strengthened structural balance reduces risk of injuries from falls, improves posture, enhances movement efficiency, and increases overall physical performance.

EXERCISE AGAINST CANCER

Cut Cancer Risk By Just 4 Minutes of Intense Exercise

“People who recorded just under four minutes of vigorous movement every day had a roughly 17% reduced cancer risk compared with people who didn’t log any high-intensity movement, a study published Thursday [July 29 2023] in the journal JAMA Oncology concluded.” 

“A median daily vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) of 4.5 minutes was associated with a 31% to 32% reduction in the incidence of cancers reportedly linked to physical activity levels. These include colon, breast, bladder, endometrial, esophageal, kidney and stomach.” 

The highly portable IsoTone is perfect for high-intensity exercise bursts wherever you are: at home, in the office, or on the road.

ACCELERATE HEALING THROUGH ENHANCED BLOOD CIRCULATION

Blood circulation plays a crucial role in the wound healing process. Exercise-induced increased blood circulation in the entire body will promote faster wound healing via four key factors:

1. Supply of Oxygen and Nutrients
Blood carries oxygen and essential nutrients necessary for the cells involved in wound repair. Increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the wound site will accelerate the healing process.

2. Removal of Waste Products
Efficient removal of waste products and toxins from the wound site can prevent infection and inflammation, allowing the body to focus on healing.

3. Immune Response
Increasing the flow of white blood cells and antibodies to the wound site will help in fighting off infections and foreign particles hindering healing.

4. Collagen Production
Blood flow promotes the production of collagen, a protein essential for wound closure and tissue regeneration.

KEEP YOUR POSTURE

Regardless of your age, if you don’t exercise regularly, muscle loss will weaken your shoulders and back leading to poor posture.

Regular workouts with IsoTone will effectively strengthen the muscle groups responsible for maintaining a youthful, upright posture.

Helpfully, IsoTone’s portability allows you to take it with you wherever you go and easily incorporate quick workouts into your daily routine. Say farewell to slouching and embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle!

COMBATING COLDS WITH HEAT

Humans and their microbiomes, including cold viruses, thrive within a specific relatively narrow temperature range. When faced with viral infections, the body often resorts to shivering, which leads to a rise in body temperature, resulting in a fever. This natural response aims to reach a temperature high enough to eliminate the virus while staying within a safe range for the body itself.

However, shivering has its limits in effectively raising body temperature. This is where human intervention can be beneficial. Engaging in intense exercise is a proven way to increase body temperature.

The IsoTone is perfectly suited for this purpose. Whether at home, in the office, or traveling, brief but intense exercise 3-to-4-minutes IsoTone sessions spread throughout the day, can effectively combat viruses by increasing body temperature, thereby halting the progression of a cold swiftly and naturally, without the need for medication.

INCUBATION PERIOD

The average incubation period for a common cold, typically caused by rhinoviruses, ranges from about 1 to 3 days. This is the time between contracting the virus and the onset of symptoms, with shivering being one of the first and most pronounced symptoms at the early stages.

EARLY STAGE

Using IsoTone is most effective at the onset of a cold, when the virus is multiplying rapidly. At this critical juncture, an elevated body temperature is most effective in helping the immune system to develop immunity and stop the virus’s spread. At that early stage, we recommend the IsoTone 3-4 minute heat-ups every hour, or even every half-hour: add them all to your fitness account! 

VIRUS EXPONENTIAL REPLICATION. AND DESTRUCTION

The first round of replication after a virus enters a cell and releases new viral particles to infect other cells takes a few hours. (This is the ideal time window for effective IsoTone heating intervention to stop cold infection.)

From that point on, the number of viral particles increases exponentially – very fast. This “viral explosion” triggers the body’s immune system that begins to clear the virus, usually within a few days. Once it takes over, the virus population starts to shrink exponentially fast, almost as fast as it grew!

Toning Massage

A brief massage by IsoTone warm after exercises will relax and stretch muscles and tendons of your entire body.

Hold IsoTone by its handle attached to the end of the shiny metal rod while making short and rapid oscillating massage movements of the black part of IsoTone applying light pressure to the massage area. Do it to the muscles and, very gently to your bones.

Start massaging your arms, go to your shoulders, back of the neck, both sides of the chest, belly, waistline area, and finally reach your upper and lower back muscles.

When exercising while lying, relax and bend each leg and support it for comfort and stability with your hands while massaging your thigh and calf muscles.

INTERRUPTING CRAMPS

CONTRIBUTORS TO CRAMP DEVELOPMENT

1. Overstimulated Motor Neurons leading to involuntary and sustained muscle contractions.
2. Reduced Inhibitory Reflexes allowing continuous muscle activation without the usual relaxation response.
3. Disrupted Ion Balance causing abnormal nerve firing, triggering spontaneous muscle contractions.
4. Neuromuscular Fatigue lowering the muscle’s contraction threshold, making cramps more likely.
5. Deficit of Fluids and Electrolytes increasing nerve excitability, promoting cramp onset.
6. Overactivity of Muscle Spindles increasing motor neuron firing, leading to cramping.

Immediate aggressive massage at the point of cramp inception will stimulate the muscle’s nerves and reset the malfunctioning neural network, much like a cardiac defibrillator resets a heart’s rhythm.

Result: hyperactive neural loop is disrupted, proper nerve signaling restored, and the cramp suppressed before it overstressed and hurt the muscle.

STRENGHTEN MUSCLES AND JOINTS

The joints of our body are not designed to stay under a static load for an extended time; their purpose is to allow us to be flexible and move in space.

Strong muscles keep the joints in their proper place and support their work, extending their life. Weak muscles cannot properly provide this support, and gradually the joints grind down, causing pain and limited mobility. This requires physical therapy and, in extreme cases, surgery.

Physical fitness and physical therapy are two sides of the same coin: better fitness results in less need for therapy.

The IsoTone solution: Superior fitness training, designed to strengthen muscles and stabilize joints.

TONE YOUR BONES

Did you know that bones are considered organs, with their own complex network of blood vessels?

The multiple load/unload cycles during intense IsoTone workouts will improve the strength and resilience of your bones by increasing blood flow, bringing oxygen, nutrients, and minerals to your bones.

Strong bones and well-toned muscles absorbing the mechanical shock during falls, will significantly reduce the risk of bone fracture.

PROTECT HIPS

The thigh muscles hold the hip joints together. The stronger they are, the better the joints are protected from fracture during an accident.   

We believe that IsoTone hip exercises can reduce the risk of hip fractures and improve the quality of life and freedom of movement.

Muscles are the first line of defense.

CLEAR VESSELS

Exercising is a challenge when you’re confined to a stationary position on an airplane. Immobility leads to limited blood flow in your veins, and an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), especially in your legs.

IsoTone offers a solution by activating your upper body, rapidly elevating your heart rate into the aerobic zone. As the heart rate increases, blood vessels throughout the body dilate to accommodate the increased blood flow.

This includes the blood vessels in your legs, allowing for improved circulation. Result is a degree of protection, lowering the risks associated with prolonged air travel, as well as in other stationary activities.

ENHANCE STRUCTURAL STABILITY

IsoTone exercises designed to engage simultaneously, in a coordinated manner multiple muscle groups of the upper body enhance structural balance of the body and promote stability, alignment, and coordinated movement patterns throughout the body. Results: improved muscle balance, joint stability, and overall functional performance.

The exercises targeting specific muscle groups and movement patterns address imbalances and asymmetries, while the resistance provided by IsoTone helps strengthen weaker muscles and correct any discrepancies between opposing muscle groups.

Strengthened structural balance reduces risk of injuries, improves posture, enhances movement efficiency, and increases overall physical performance.

EXERCISE AGAINST CANCER

Cut Cancer Risk By Just 4 Minutes of Intense Exercise

“People who recorded just under four minutes of vigorous movement every day had a roughly 17% reduced cancer risk compared with people who didn’t log any high-intensity movement, a study published Thursday [July 29 2023] in the journal JAMA Oncology concluded.” 

“A median daily vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) of 4.5 minutes was associated with a 31% to 32% reduction in the incidence of cancers reportedly linked to physical activity levels. These include colon, breast, bladder, endometrial, esophageal, kidney and stomach.” 

The highly portable IsoTone is perfect for high-intensity exercise bursts wherever you are: at home, in the office, or on the road.

ACCELERATE HEALING THROUGH ENHANCED BLOOD CIRCULATIONY

Blood circulation plays a crucial role in the wound healing process. Exercise-induced increased blood circulation in the entire body will promote faster wound healing via four key factors:

1. Supply of Oxygen and Nutrients
Blood carries oxygen and essential nutrients necessary for the cells involved in wound repair. Increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the wound site will accelerate the healing process.

2. Removal of Waste Products
Efficient removal of waste products and toxins from the wound site can prevent infection and inflammation, allowing the body to focus on healing.

3. Immune Response
Increasing the flow of white blood cells and antibodies to the wound site will help in fighting off infections and foreign particles hindering healing.

4. Collagen Production
Blood flow promotes the production of collagen, a protein essential for wound closure and tissue regeneration.

KEEP YOUR POSTURE

Regardless of your age, if you don’t exercise regularly, muscle loss will weaken your shoulders and back leading to poor posture.

Regular workouts with IsoTone will effectively strengthen the muscle groups responsible for maintaining a youthful, upright posture.

Helpfully, IsoTone’s portability allows you to take it with you wherever you go and easily incorporate quick workouts into your daily routine. Say farewell to slouching and embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle!

COMBATING COLDS WITH HEAT

Humans and their microbiomes, including cold viruses, thrive within a specific relatively narrow temperature range. When faced with viral infections, the body often resorts to shivering, which leads to a rise in body temperature, resulting in a fever. This natural response aims to reach a temperature high enough to eliminate the virus while staying within a safe range for the body itself.

However, shivering has its limits in effectively raising body temperature. This is where human intervention can be beneficial. Engaging in intense exercise is a proven way to increase body temperature.

The IsoTone, a portable fitness device, is perfectly suited for this purpose. Whether at home, in the office, or traveling, brief but intense exercise 3-to-4-minutes sessions with IsoTone, spread throughout the day, can effectively combat viruses by increasing body temperature, thereby halting the progression of a cold swiftly and naturally, without the need for medication.

Keep in mind that using IsoTone is most effective in the early stages of a cold, when the virus is multiplying rapidly. At this critical juncture, an elevated body temperature can be most effective in stopping the virus’s spread.

FOLLOW SAFETY GUIDELINES

Tendons are tough, flexible bands of fibrous tissue connecting muscles to bones. When subjected to stress, they can stretch slightly to absorb some of the force. Since tendons are designed to withstand tension, they can be prone to strains and tears.

Learn to protect them with these 7 tips.

1. WARM UP! Always start with slow warm-ups, such as stretches and light cardio exercises. This helps increase blood flow to the muscles and tendons, making them more flexible and less prone to injury.

2. MAINTAIN PROPER TECHNIQUE. See the exercise section for our recommendations, and consider consulting with a trainer or coach.

3. GRADUALLY INCREASE INTENSITY. A steady increase gives your tendons a chance to adapt and prevents injuries.

4. SWITCH IT UP. Engage in a variety of exercises and activities to avoid overloading specific tendons.

5. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Pay attention to any pain, discomfort, or unusual sensations in your tendons. Persistent pain or inflammation in a specific tendon may be a sign of overuse or an underlying issue. Rest the affected area and consult a healthcare professional if needed.

6. REST AND RECOVER. Allow your body enough time to recover between exercise sessions. Avoid excessive repetitive movements that may strain the tendons.

7. PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE. If you have concerns, it’s always best to consult with a qualified healthcare professional, such as a sports medicine physician or physical therapist.

FOLLOW SAFETY GUIDELINES

Tendons are tough, flexible bands of fibrous tissue connecting muscles to bones. When subjected to stress, they can stretch slightly to absorb some of the force. Since tendons are designed to withstand tension, they can be prone to strains and tears.

Learn to protect them with these 7 tips.

1. WARM UP! Always start with slow warm-ups, such as stretches and light cardio exercises. This helps increase blood flow to the muscles and tendons, making them more flexible and less prone to injury.

2. MAINTAIN PROPER TECHNIQUE. See the exercise section for our recommendations, and consider consulting with a trainer or coach.

3. GRADUALLY INCREASE INTENSITY. A steady increase gives your tendons a chance to adapt and prevents injuries.

4. SWITCH IT UP. Engage in a variety of exercises and activities to avoid overloading specific tendons.

5. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Pay attention to any pain, discomfort, or unusual sensations in your tendons. Persistent pain or inflammation in a specific tendon may be a sign of overuse or an underlying issue. Rest the affected area and consult a healthcare professional if needed.

6. REST AND RECOVER. Allow your body enough time to recover between exercise sessions. Avoid excessive repetitive movements that may strain the tendons.

7. PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE. If you have concerns, it’s always best to consult with a qualified healthcare professional, such as a sports medicine physician or physical therapist.

Toning Massage

A brief massage by IsoTone warm after exercises will relax and stretch muscles and tendons of your entire body.

Applying heat to the massage area noticeably enhances massage’s positive effects. As you do your routine exercises, IsoTone will gradually heat up, transforming into a dual-use device both for fitness training and for massaging your body.

Hold IsoTone by its handle attached to the end of the shiny metal rod while making short and rapid oscillating massage movements of the black part of IsoTone applying light pressure to the massage area. Do it to your muscles and, very gently to your bones.

Start massaging your arms, go to your shoulders, back of the neck, both sides of the chest, belly, waistline area, and finally reach your upper and lower back muscles. Keep making short and frequent robbing movements.

When exercising while lying, relax and bend each leg and support it with your hands while massaging your thigh and calf muscles.

A brief warm oscillatory massage will quickly make your entire body fluent and relaxed.

Isotone strengthened my arm muscles and the muscles on my back as well. I also realized that my posture is improving as compared to the past. My son said using it improved his breathing. 

We still have a very limited experience compared to the various ways Isotone can be used – hopefully will be able to expand the range of exercising using the device and reach our expected goal to get into a better physical shape.

– Lin Tay

Isotone strengthened my arm muscles and the muscles on my back as well. I also realized that my posture is improving as compared to the past. My son said using it improved his breathing. 

We still have a very limited experience compared to the various ways Isotone can be used – hopefully will be able to expand the range of exercising using the device and reach our expected goal to get into a better physical shape.

– Lin Tay

OUR CONSULTANTS

Oscar Mogollon, PT

Dr. Boris D. Veysman, MD

OUR CONSULTANTS

Oscar Mogollon, PT

Dr. Boris D. Veysman, MD

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