Every now and then a piece of equipment comes along that makes training more productive and extra fun. That’s exactly how I feel about ViPR. ViPR is a tool that I use as part of my own training routines, as well as with clients. Its applications are limitless and useful for beginners or experts. I’ll even be using it as I prepare myself for next year’s World Games.

Probably the thing that most attracted me to ViPR was that it allows freedom of movement. My clients know that I like to mix it up when it comes to training, and that I don’t want them to feel tied down to a machine or facility. There are examples all over this blog – from Run Club, to on-the-go tips – that illustrate my belief that fitness can be achieved anywhere. ViPR encourages movement in my clients and movement means happy, healthy people.

More importantly, exercise involving total body movement works the entire body, not just isolated parts. Six pack abs are great. Bulging biceps might be your thing. But true wellness comes from the wellness of the entire body. In real life, our parts work together to walk, run, jump, stretch and play. So, it’s important to train the body for life.

I love ViPR, but there are lots of tools out there that are a great fit for specific clients. What’s yours?