Scan Magazine | Fitness Feature | BungyPump
Pump up the training New training pole BungyPump with built-in suspension helps strengthen the body and increase blood flow, also reducing strain and improving posture. And on top of it all, this fabulous tool makes exercising more fun!
poles stabilise stomach and back muscles near the joints, which are important for good posture and, in turn, relieve the vertebrae.”
By Malin Norman | Photos: BungyPump
BungyPump of Sweden is a new all-round fitness pole with a 20-centimetre built-in suspension system that provides resistance every time the pole is pressed down, ideal for walking and running as well as weight training. It comes in a pair of two, in different models ranging from four to ten kilogrammes of resistance, and with adjustable lengths to suit all members of the family, young and old. According to a study conducted by BungyPump in collaboration with MODO Sports Academy, using this multifunctional tool when walking increases the burning of calories by up to 77 per cent compared to an ordinary walk without the BungyPump. Moreover, thanks to the suspension, the pole hits the ground in a way that is softer and gentler, which 26 | Issue 108 | January 2018
reduces pressure on the joints – especially the foot, the knee and the hip joints.
Recommended by physiotherapists Fitness and strength training using BungyPump promotes oxygen absorption in the blood and also improves the endurance of respiratory capacity in muscles, tissues and bone structures. Basically, the lungs ventilate better and the blood flow increases. “Using the BungyPump pole as an exercise tool, you can effectively improve your fitness, strength and endurance, and feel better as a result,” says physiotherapist Rovena Westberg. She elaborates on the benefits: “I would particularly like to recommend BungyPump walking to those who have back problems, since the
The products are currently available in the web shop as well as from selected retailers such as Decathlon, Stadium, InterSport and Team Sportia. Due to a growing demand in the market, BungyPump is expanding and currently looking for more retail partners worldwide.
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