Wind Up Fit!

Doing What It Takes

2009-08-12T12:58:00.001-07:00

If you haven’t already, check out the JyzeNinety at www.jyzefit.com. It’s a great 90 day workout program that will really get your walking heart rate up to jogging levels. More importantly, you’ll be toning your upper body while you walk, something that you can’t do well in any other way.

And, try out some of the crazier positions from the list of 40 or so exercises listed in the booklet. Variations on the bow draw™, wideout™, and single arm press are all there (from your Jyze User Guide). Add to that internal rotations, pec flies, and bicep curls that can be performed when you attach one Jyze handle to a door. Finally, you’ll discover some power options that will push you to new levels with lunges, crunches, and more.

Take your workout to new heights with Jyze. And wind up fit!

Increase Your Calorie Burn with More Reps

2009-07-27T09:03:00.000-07:00

I don’t know how you handle this, but it’s tempting to me to keep moving to the next heavier band. Yellow got easier on my walks, orange became comfortable and then seemed easier as well, so I moved up to the light red band (up to 50 pounds of force at www.jyzefit.com/about.html). And that kicked my you-know-what as I added it to my indoor and outdoor workouts.

And my heart rate was dropping as I walked. Now, I have to admit that I’m the Jyze guinea pig, the one who tries everything first so that you can benefit from my experiments. So, here’s what I learned: IT’S ABOUT THE REPS!

Repetition is the Spice of Life (when it comes to heart rate!)

You all know that when you move your legs faster (such as going from a walk to a jog), your heart rate climbs. A higher heart rate, particularly getting into the aerobic zone, will increase your heart health (see www.americanheart.org) and burn more calories.

Apply this same thinking to Jyzing. Using Jyze at a slow rate is closer to walking. A fast rate puts you closer to jogging. And I can’t get Jyze with the light red band going as fast as I can with the orange band. Here’s what I now know:

Working out with Jyze and the heaviest band I can handle tones muscle but doesn’t get my heart rate up (hence, less calorie burn). So, I’ll use a heavier band in 1-2 of my workouts each week for toning and lighter cardio.
I can bump my heart rate up by 10-20% by moving down a band (for me, that’s from light red to orange) and nearly doubling my repetitions (in 30 second or one minute intervals). So, I’ll use a lighter band during my walking workouts and at least one indoor workout each week.

The net result: great toning AND great cardio. Dial in your own combination. Remember, when you do the work, you’re sure to wind up fit!

Sweating yet? I'm on fire!

2009-07-21T09:09:00.001-07:00

As we begin putting together an indoor version of our 90 day Jyze workout, we’re finding out some amazing things out about Jyze. It’s not like we’re the first to exercise, but it appears that we’re doing some things that don’t get done well any other way.

First, we’re essentially using 10 square feet per person to build to an aerobic heart rate (65-86% of max heart rate), sustain it for 50 minutes, and do a bunch of upper body toning, core toning, and large muscle group development (particularly abs and legs). Here’s a quick video example of how the workout looks (those participating are equally amazing and dedicated individuals who want results). [link here]

Second, we’re getting results. We’ve had men and women alike losing 5-10 pounds in two weeks, losing up to two inches around their upper arms in one of the most difficult to tone areas for women in just two weeks, and reporting an increased energy level that is hard to beat. Sure, people were fatigued after the first few workouts, but most are reporting that they’re having pretty good days after a workout that is so hard core.

Here are three short video testimonials from actual Jyze90 participants:

Finally, my heart rate monitor continues to report 500+ calories burned in an hour – and sometimes as much as 800 calories if I’m doing what I’m supposed to (who says that everyone is always motivated!). I’m hard-pressed to find another low-impact workout device or exercise product that does the same job as Jyze.

I’m a happy inventor, but I’m especially pleased that Jyze is delivering results. Check out www.jyzefit.com for more video clips. You can also find us on YouTube and Facebook.

2009-07-08T15:43:00.000-07:00

What's Your Walking Workout?

2009-06-23T13:55:00.001-07:00

I Used to Run

Until recently, I ran 20-25 miles a week. That was until I had lower back surgery last year (the permanent charlie horse in my leg was what convinced me to go through with that!). I thought for sure my 5K and marathon days would be back, just around the corner, until I skied moguls last winter and re-injured my back.

When I bumped into the neurosurgeon that worked me over the other day, he said, “Avoid high impact stuff. You should ski. Just avoid the moguls. But you probably shouldn’t go on long runs anymore though.”

I wanted to ask him how I was going to find that quiet, happy place I could get to so easily while running. But he’s a neurosurgeon, not a therapist, so I kept that question to myself.

So, rather than hang up my Saucony’s and Asics, I decided to get inventive. I’ve known for a long time that Jyze gets my heart rate up. I’ve walked extensively with Jyze, but I found myself craving the higher aerobic zones, closer to 85% of my max heart rate, at least some of the time. While your body doesn’t burn as much fat up there, your heart muscle gets an important workout that keeps it strong, lowers cholesterol, and other good things, or so I’m told.

The Low-Impact, High Heart Rate Walking Workout

Well, I’ve now found a low-impact, high heart rate workout. Walking hills. Here’s what I experienced on some local hills in this morning’s workout:

- 25 minutes uphill (10-30% grade) at a brisk pace. No Jyze, just huffing and puffing. Result: average heart rate of 150 BPM (beats per minute), max of 168 BPM. 15% fat burn.

- 23 minutes downhill (same grade) at a brisk pace. Added Jyze in 30 second to one minute intervals. Results: average heart rate of 123 BPM, max of 134 BPM. 55% fat burn. (By way of comparison, my typical downhill heart rate is 100-105 BPM.)

I was amazed by a downhill heart rate of 123 BPM! I got the 20+ minute heart rate that my cardiologist has recommended, combined with 48 minutes total in the fat burn zone! And I felt the burn throughout my shoulders, chest, upper back, and arms, something I never, ever got on even my very best running days.

Cardio-toning. Now that’s what I’m talking about.

What’s your walking workout?

Will This Thing Really Boost My Burn?

2009-06-05T09:29:00.000-07:00

In a review of calorie-burning products, Prevention Magazine advisor Wayne Westcott gave Jyze highest marks. He wrote, “Try it if you love multitasking… Average calorie burn was boosted by 32%.”

Loose weight with a personal trainer for free!

2009-05-28T09:31:00.000-07:00

We need 30 people to help us test Jyze for 90 days. You’ll get a personal trainer, unlimited gym access (in Orem, Utah), nutritional guidance, and more (a $1,500 value) all for free. That’s right, no charge to you. Win a chance to get on TV in our upcoming infomercial. Apply today at http://www.windupfit.com/survey.

Why "The New Walk?"

2009-05-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

Some people ask what Jyze does. Well, the problem Jyze solves is this: You can’t walk only and burn very many calories—especially over short distances (which means you can’t couldn’t previously count on walking for a quick workout). We’re optimized as human beings to be able to walk for a very long time. In addition, walking doesn’t even really engage your heart: you might raise your heart rate into the lower aerobic zone (where fat gets attacked) but not likely above 100 beats per minute (which is still below the lowest target of about 117 beats per minute for a 40 year old female to be considered an aerobic workout). Until now, you’d have to do a lot more to get your heart rate up. Essentially, you’re only getting warmed up, having a nice time, and probably coming home relaxed. That’s a good thing but not a workout.

If you want to lose weight, tone muscles, and strengthen your heart, you’ve basically got a few choices. For instance,

1) Jogging or running. According to one exercise physiologist, you’ll burn 3 times more calories when you take your pace up from 3 MPH (a typical brisk walking pace) to 6 MPH (a typical jogging pace). But jogging can take it’s toll on the knees and be very uncomfortable if you’re overweight, large-chested, or easily bored (to point out a few barriers).

2) Swimming. You’ll engage your whole body in swimming, but what if you’re like me, a bit hydrophobic and someone who swallows way too much air when I gasp for each breath. I get to the end of each lane and burp my way back to normalcy! Plus, it’s hard to find a swimming pool and takes a lot of effort to get there, get cold, get dry, and get home. Swimming is definitely not for everyone.

3) Bicycling. This may be the perfect heart rate workout but not much by way of toning. You’ll invest a bit in equipment and want to find a safe place to ride. North of the 40^th latitude, cycling can be a 6-9 month option “nice weather” at best.

4) Cross-country skiing. Probably the perfect total body workout (now available on elliptical gliders). If you can wait for winter, have the equipment, are willing to brave avalanches…need I say more?

5) Rowing or sculling. You’ll need a river or lake. Got a boat? I give up.

6) Using Jyze. See below.

Introducing the Jyze + You—The New Walking Workout

So, why walk with Jyze? For two reasons: 1) We’re all pretty good at walking after the age of 2. It comes, well, sort of naturally to our kind. 2) Jyze gives you something to do with your hands that is fun, easy, and has a point. Jyze users have found that they can increase their heart rates over other types of workouts, burn more calories when adding Jyze to an existing workout (like a walk), and lots more. See Jyze in action at www.jyzefit.com.

Introducing Jyze™

2009-04-10T10:54:00.000-07:00

Jyze™, the new way to walk, is here! Jyze is a simple, handheld exercise product. With two handles, a lightweight disc, and a loop of rope, you wind the rope and then simply pull the handles to spin the disc. You’ll feel the burn the faster you pull—with forces from 3 to 30 pounds.

See Jyze in action at www.jyzefit.com. Jyze comes with two workout bands to accommodate your workout goals. Since all wingspans are not created equal, Jyze’s handles can be easy adjusted to accommodate shorter arms or even a specific exercise.

Join the Movement

Use Jyze in your walking-type workout (walking, treadmill, exercycle, or even jogging) to burn significantly more calories and get your heart rate into the aerobic zone. Jyze’s free range of motion gets your upper body involved in your walking workout Use Jyze to:

Burn more calories. Jyze activates your upper body, burning more calories as you workout.
Using Jyze is like low-impact jogging—a brisk walk + Jyze gets your heart rate up to the same level as jogging. No longer do you have to walk as FAR as you previously jogged to burn as many calories. Now, you can walk + Jyze for the same amount of TIME as jogging and get the same level of workout—without the joint pain, body aches and fatigue, and while carrying on a conversation with your walking partner. View Jyze photos at www.jyzefit.com.
Jyze activates and tones upper body and even core muscles that would otherwise be mostly idle. Clearly, that extra amount of work accounts for the calorie burn I’ve talked about, but it also tones muscles that would normally not get much attention. Jyze activates small muscles or stabilizer muscles (70% of our muscle mass) to deliver stronger shoulders, back and arms. You’ll even see posture improvements (don’t we live hunched-over lives? Think about driving, watching TV, or using a computer.). You’ll relieve tension and get a decent workout to boot.
Jyze goes where you go. Store Jyze in the sling pack that comes with the package for your next anytime, anywhere workout.

A Whole Body Workout

Jyze delivers real benefits but still requires your participation. Since calories are how we measure our physical energy, storing calories happens when we eat and burning them takes place when we work. If you only work your legs, you’ll burn fewer calories, and possibly more specifically “leg” calories. When you add more muscle groups to your workout, your total calorie burn goes up, and you draw calories from the areas of your body that you weren’t previously engaging in the workout. Focus on only one region and you’ll experience more fatigue in that area. Involve your whole body and you’ll burn even more calories and likely not feel so fatigued afterwards.

Jyze is the new way to make walking a real workout. Learn more at www.windupfit.com.

Say Good-Bye to Flabby Arms

2009-03-30T10:31:00.000-07:00

Let me tell you about an amazing experience. Jyze was used by a group of 20 women in a recent 6-week fitness “boot camp.” They met together for one hour each day, five days a week. They used Jyze + walking during warm up and cool down (about 20 minutes total) rather than jogging. They also used it in place of some calisthenics. A few struggled at first (it can be like walking and chewing gum for some), and most got the hang of it quickly. This workout combined with a focused diet and weekly weigh-ins (where they took measurements of arms, chests, waists, and legs) produced some phenomenal results.

After six weeks, these women had each lost at least an inch around their upper arms. A few lost close to two inches! Read what a few other Jyze users are saying at www.jyzefit.com/testimonials.html