Commercially designed and manufactured for the rehabilitation clinic, the Recovery Series Encompass PowerTower® allows for motorized incremental load changes during exercise at the push of a button while remote control handles allow touch-control level adjustments when exercising.
Featuring an adjustable glideboard the RS Encompass PowerTower® provides the utmost versatility for high-performance sports-specific conditioning, athletic training and rehabilitation. Able to load from 1%-72% bodyweight the RS Encompass PowerTower® station is for those who simply want the best.
Now featuring a built-in Slide Distance Regulator! Also comes standard with the Closed Chain Platform, Retractable Dip Bars, Squat Handle Bar.
Benefits
Benefits for the individual exerciser:
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Short, efficient, full-body workout producing fast, observable, body-changing results
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Body sculpting – recruits core abdominal and back muscles in every exercise
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Increased strength and endurance
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Improved coordination and balance
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Weight and inch loss, improved BMI
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Increased metabolism
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Enhanced functional performance of daily activities and athleticism
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Cardio-endurance gains during resistance training
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Motorized lift assist allows the fitness professional or physical therapist to raise or lower the levels while the user is still exercising - ie. no dismounting needed
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Remote control handles allow touch-control level adjustments while exercising
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Low impact, safe, complete back support.
Training applications and biomechanics:
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Closed-chain partial loading of the joints
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Work in all three cardinal planes plus multi-plane (3-D) movement
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Unrestricted range of motion
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Adjust cable-pulley force angles based on client size, girth, and training objective
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Train prime stabilizers & proprioception
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Activity-specific work hardening, including sports-specific movement
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Explosive plyometric training for upper & lower extremities
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Full body support, joint friendly, non-compressive
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Over 200 exercises & variations
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Pilates evolved training & education
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Reliable tool for assessing lower body strength
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Full spectrum of training DVDs available.
Features
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Remote control handles allow touch-control level adjustments while exercising
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Motorized level lift assist
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Adjustable glideboard promotes optimal spinal alignment and training variations.
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Automatic rail locks allow for explosive plyometric jumping.
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Closed Chain Platform now included as standard.
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Retractable Dip Bars now included as standard.
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Now featuring a built-in Slide Distance Regulator.
- Squat Handle Bar now included as standard.
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Multiple center-pulley attachment points double arm-cable load and increase lower extremity ROM.
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LAT bars promote line-of-pull specificity for arm-cable exercises.
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More than 200 exercises and variations from resistance training to Pilates.
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Resistance—1% to 72% of bodyweight.
Specs
- Unfolded: 106” x 38” x 65” [L/W/H] (2.69 m x 0.96 m x 1.65 m)
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Folded: 20” x 38” x 65” [L/W/H] (0.51 m x 0.96 m x 1.65 m)
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Tubing: 1.7" x 3.2" Aluminum Extrusion (4.4 cm x 8.1 cm)
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Tower Construction: Tower is all reinforced steel, silver powder coating with self locking motorized lead screw level changer
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User Weight: Rated to 350 lbs. body weight. (159 kg)
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Maximum Load Capacity: 650 lbs. (295 kg) Inclusive of glideboard
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User Height Limit: 6' 5" (2.0 meters)
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Glideboard: 16" x 48" (41 cm x 122 cm). 7 position adjustable angles
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Rollers: Better Sealed precision ball bearings
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Pulleys: ABS plastic protective shields over a steel frame, Nylon roller with precision ball bearings
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Cables: 2000 lb. test (907.2 kg) nylon 12 coated steel aircraft cable
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Handles: Soft synthetic rubber Padded Handles with ABS swivel handle and nylon webbing for hammer grip action
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Frame & Rail Construction: Anodized Aluminum Rails with all connections reinforce by steel or forged aluminum
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Unit Weight: 218 lbs (99 Kg)
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Electrical: 115~230 VAC 50~60 Hz
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Board Upholstery: Glideboard - Heavy duty, Two tone design, box stitched, tear resistant vinyl
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Foam Padding: 1 1/2" (4 cm) high rebound, high density foam.
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Resistance Levels: 26 calibrated incline levels, with infinite adjustment between levels. 1% - 72% bodyweight.
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Storage Capabilities: Hydraulic lift assists folding. Folds and stores upright. Rolls in hand-truck fashion.
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Included Equipment: 7 position Adjustable Glideboard; Dynamic [unilateral/bilateral] Pulley System; Multi-point pulley attachment to tower; Motor & Rocker Switch with dual handle remote control level adjustments; soft grip LAT Bars with 7 pulley positions; Folding Foot Holder;
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Rolling Range: 40" ( 1.0 meters)
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