GYROTONIC®
Overview
The Gyrotonic Method is an original and unique movement method that addresses the entire person by opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and improving strength and movement efficiency. With Gyrotonic exercises, each movement flows into the next, allowing the joints to move through a natural range of motion without jarring or compression. These carefully crafted sequences create balance, efficiency, strength and flexibility.
The Gyrotonic Method utilizes specialized equipment to guide, assist and challenge the exerciser.
People from all walks of life take Gyrotonic classes, including fitness enthusiasts, senior citizens, accomplished athletes and people recovering from an injury or living with a disability. Gyrotonic exercises help athletes improve their performance and rehabilitation clients recover more quickly and fully post injury.
The Gyrotonic Method is practiced in group or private classes under the instruction of a qualified Gyrotonic Trainer.
Who is the Gyrotonic movement for?
The Gyrotonic method is for everyone at any stage in life. Its adaptability to any situation make it accessible for anyone at any age. It is very popular in physical therapy clinics to help with rehabilitation of injuries or after surgery, and is used by senior citizens. In its beginnings and even more so now today, performance enhancement for professional dancers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts has been a cornerstone of the Gyrotonic exercise community.
- Mover & non-movers
- Rehabilitation purposes
- Senior citizens
- Athletes
- Professional dancers & martial artists
Specialized Equipment
The human body is designed to work as one harmonious system, to follow arcing and spiraling paths of motion, and to transition from one movement to the next smoothly and efficiently. Gyrotonic Method creator, Juliu Horvath, designed a specialized line of equipment around these natural movement patterns. Because Gyrotonic equipment is highly adjustable, it can be customized to fit each person's unique physique and ability, adapting for things such as height, arm/leg length and range of motion.
