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=The Human Trainer=



The Human Trainer is a brand of suspension gym or suspension trainer. It uses a system of webbing, clips and attachments to allow users to work out against their own body weight. Description

The Human Trainer is a portable exercise system built around two main nylon straps that are capable of accepting an assortment of attachments. The system is anchored overhead to a stable stationary object such as a door or beam and allows the user to suspend and work against her own body weight.

The Human Trainer allows the user to perform similar exercises to those done on conventional, heavy-duty gym equipment but uses body weight as opposed to weights for resistance. The difficulty of the exercise can be adjusted by repositioning the user’s body angle.

ORIGINS
The Human Trainer is designed and produced by Astone Fitness Ltd. It was originally developed to improve upon single anchor suspension trainers by allowing for single- or dual-anchor use and allow for the attachment of a variety of accessory attachments

Single- and Dual-Anchor Suspension Gyms
The first suspension gym products to appear on the market were designed with two handles attached to a single strap, anchored at the middle. The Human Trainer uses two separate straps that are each anchored at the end to a door or other structure.

There are advantages of a dual anchor system when compared to a single anchor system including more exercise options (e.g., dips, pull-ups, chin-ups, chest flys and chest presses), reduced contact between the straps and the user, and more even distribution of body weight.

Benefits and criticism
Proponents of suspension gyms and the Human Trainer argue that it develops core body strength, as well as joint and muscular stability. Some sports scientists have expressed concern that weaker individuals may not have the core stability or joint integrity to use the system safely and effectively.