Activeforever Xco Trainer User Manual
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Abdominals
The following 9 exercises are ideal for
Xco
training at home or at the gym. Beginners, advanced
users and athletes alike will benefit from this basic routine. Each exercise is designed to train
specific muscle groups and when combined in sequence, they effectively integrate arm, shoulder and
trunk musculature.
• Always ensure that full impact of the internal granulate on the endcaps is clearly heard at the end of each motion.
This helps you perform each exercise with control, maximizing the benefit and protecting your joints.
• For best results, we recommend 20 to 30 minute workouts, 2 or 3 times per week. For the first 20 workouts, one set
of the following exercises at 12 - 20 repetitions each is sufficient. Gradually increase to 3 full sets per workout.
• It is important to perform a proper warm-up and cool-down, including stretches for all major muscle groups.
• Loosen up by breathing in and out deeply a few times while raising arms up over your head and then rolling
shoulders forward and back several times.
• Always use the proper stances and hand positions described for each exercise.
• Focus on quality of movement rather than speed. Begin with 2 seconds per repetition and increase tempo as your
skills improve. Make sure you hear the impact of the granulate on the tube endcap at the end of each motion.
• Exercises can be varied to intensify the training effect. As your skills improve, try changing angle of extension or
range of motion and perform the exercises more aggressively and explosively.
Xco Training Tips
EXERCISE CHART
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EXERCISE #8:
SEATED TWIST
Starting Position: Sit with legs shoulder width apart, knees
slightly bent and back straight. Hold
Xco
with Side Endcap
Grip, elbows pulled in tight to torso.
Movement: Vigorously move
Xco
from right to left across the
torso, keeping
Xco
parallel to the floor. Rotate your upper body
along with the movement. Intensity may be increased by leaning
upper body back or extending arms forward.
Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders
Starting Position: Lunge forward with right leg, left leg back.
Hold
Xco
with left Midline 1-Hand Grip, thumb pointing up.
Movement: Start with upper arm parallel to the floor and
forearm perpendicular to the floor, elbow at 90-degrees.
Vigorously move the
Xco
forward and then back again, almost
fully extending your elbow but not quite. After the first set,
change hands, switch to left foot forward and repeat.
Abdominals, Shoulders
EXERCISE #5:
WAVE
Starting Position: Wide stance, keep buttocks tight, knees
slightly bent, toes pointed out. Hold
Xco
using Endcap Side
Grip, bringing almost fully extended arms above your head and
keeping
Xco
in your peripheral vision.
Movement: Vigorously move the
Xco
from side to side with a
pendulum-like motion of the arms. Move upper body along with
the arms but keep lower body stable.
Upper Back, Shoulders
EXERCISE #6:
SHOULDER FLIES
Starting Position: Wide stance, knees bent. Hold
Xco
at
knee level in front of you with Underhand Midline 1-Hand Grip.
Rest opposite hand on mid-thigh, keeping upper body straight
while bending forward at the waist.
Movement: Swiftly move the
Xco
out and up in an arc past
shoulders and then back down again. Rotate upper body slightly
along with the arm movement, following the
Xco
with your eyes.
Shoulders, Chest
Starting Position: Wide stance, keep buttocks tight, knees
slightly bent, toes pointed out. Hold
Xco
with Midline 2-Hand
Grip, thumbs pointing up.
Movement: Start with the
Xco
above your head keeping it in
your peripheral vision. Vigorously move the
Xco
down in front
of torso and then immediately back up again. Keep upper body
stable using core muscles.
Abdominals
EXERCISE #7:
PULL OVER
Starting Position: Lying flat on back, knees bent, legs slightly
apart. Hold
Xco
with Midline 2-Hand Grip, raised above head.
Movement: Initiate movement from your core, rolling your
upper body up while pulling
Xco
forward towards your knees.
Roll back down, bringing
Xco
back above your head again. Try
diagonal variation by moving
Xco
from the upper right side
down past the left thigh and then repeat on other side.
Abdominals, Chest, Shoulders
EXERCISE #9:
POWER PUSH
Starting Position: Lying flat on back, knees bent, legs slightly
apart. Hold
Xco
with Midline 2-Hand Grip.
Movement: Push
Xco
forward and away from you. Impact of
the granulate on the endcap occurs only on the motion away
from the body, not on the return. Roll upper body up and back
down again along with
Xco
motion. Add challenge by raising
feet off the floor.
Legs, Shoulders, Abdominals
EXERCISE #2:
KAYAK ROW
Starting Position: Lunge forward with right leg, left leg back.
Hold
Xco
with Staggered 2-Hand Grip; right hand on top, left
hand on bottom.
Movement: Start with
Xco
above your head to the right. With
a large, dynamic diagonal motion, move the
Xco
down toward
your back leg and up again. Rotate upper body with motion. After
first set, switch to left foot forward and repeat on left side.
Abdominals
EXERCISE #3:
TWIST
Starting Position: Wide stance, keep buttocks tight, knees
slightly bent, toes pointed out. Hold
Xco
with Side Endcap Grip,
with elbows pulled in tight to torso.
Movement: Dynamically twist torso side to side, with
Xco
parallel to the ground while keeping your body stable below the
hips. Extend elbows to intensify this exercise. After first set,
repeat using Underhand and Overhand Endcap Grips.
Midline 2-Hand Grip Midline 1-Hand Grip
Staggered 2-Hand Grip Endcap 2-Hand Grip
EXERCISE #4:
ARM SCULPTOR
Underhand
Underhand
Side
Overhand
Overhand
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Xco Training
is an effective way to build and tone muscle while strengthening the
surrounding connective tissue and stabilizing the joints.
Many sports injuries and complaints
related to muscles and joints are
actually problems with connective
tissue. Why is it so often overlooked?
Human motion and physical
performance depend on more than
muscle strength alone. Each individual muscle fiber is
surrounded by connective tissue, as is each group and
bundle of muscle fibers. Healthy connective tissue is
integral to optimal functioning of the locomotor
system, since physical movement in 3 dimensions
is facilitated by a corresponding 3-dimensional
network of connective
tissue and muscle fibers.
By incorporating all of the critical components of
human motion and physical performance, the
Xco
Trainer
allows users to improve Stability, Agility and
Mobility while strengthening the entire 3-dimensional
structure of muscle and connective tissue.
Xco Training
gives you endless options for your totalbody exercise routine. You can vary movement starting
position, direction, speed, force, rhythm, and frequency as well
as the complexity and duration of your routine for maximum
training results!
How Does It Work?
Xco Training
produces results based on the principles of Reactive
Impact and 3-Dimensional Freedom of Movement:
Reactive Impact
As you move the
Xco Trainer
in many different directions, each movement creates a
delayed soft-impact as the granulate shifts inside the tube. This Reactive Impact or
overload occurs at the critical point in the movement – when it changes direction from
eccentric to concentric – producing maximum results.
3-Dimensional Freedom of Movement
Since natural movements are always 3-dimensional, training the body in 3-dimensional
patterns is essential.
Xco Training
can be performed in a variety of positions and
directions, maximizing the benefit to the 3-dimensional structure of the muscle and
connective tissue.
MODEL
WEIGHT
LENGTH
DIAMETER
COLOR
USER LEVEL
APPLICATIONS
XTS
1 lb. (450g)
12.75”
2” (50mm)
Red
Beginner
Fitness,
Rehabilitation
XTM
1.3 lbs. (600g)
16.75”
2” (50mm)
Red
Beginner,
Intermediate
Fitness,
Rehabilitation
XTL
2 lbs. (900g)
12.75”
2.75” (70mm)
Red
Intermediate
Fitness,
Athletic Training
XTXL
2.6 lbs. (1200g)
16.75”
2.75” (70mm)
Black
Advanced
Advanced Fitness,
Athletic Training
Specifications
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Xco Training
Benefits
Increased Strength of Muscle & Connective Tissue
• Reactive Impact produces mechanical overload which strengthens muscle fibers and
connective tissue, reducing risk of injury and improving performance.
• Strength gains are determined by the size and weight of the
Xco
, the force used and the
number of repetitions performed.
Increased Flexibility & Joint Stability
•
Xco Training
uses the full range of joint movement in all directions.
• Helps protect joint integrity by strengthening soft-tissue components.
• Synergistic coordination of muscles improves dynamic joint stability.
Enhanced Balance & Coordination
• 3-dimensional movements improve intra- and inter-muscular coordination.
• Rapid contraction cycles improve muscle recruitment efficiency.
• Trains the balance system because movement
of the loose granulate causes balance stress.
Improved Stamina
• Effective
Xco Training
raises heart rate by engaging large
muscle groups in dynamic, energetic movements.
• Maintaining continuous pace of
Xco
exercise sequence sustains
elevated heart rate.
• Improves endurance and cardiovascular fitness.
Xco Trainer
Design
The sleek design of the
Xco Trainer
consists of an anodized aluminum tube filled with a
special granulate. The non-slip surface is comfortable to grip and most users can easily hold
the 2” (50mm) diameter
Xco
with one hand. Users with small hands may need to use two
hands to securely grip the 2.75” (70mm) diameter
Xco
.
Great for Home, Clinic,
Gym or Health Club!
Xco
is used worldwide for:
•
Group fitness classes
•
Personal training
•
Rehabilitation
•
Elite athlete training
•
General fitness
Experience
Reactive Impact
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