Our Story
LEARN_HISTORY:
The Exer-Genie® Exerciser was developed in 1961. The American Space Program was experimenting with Fitness in Space when a variable resistance rope friction device which was originally designed to lower people from a burning building (Sky-Genie Controlled Descent Device) was adapted to a small exercise machine and named Exer-Genie® Exerciser. The Exer-Genie® Exerciser was the first all in one Muscle Movement Training System that allowed the application of multiple concepts of exercise through a range of motion.
Coach Vince Lombardi’s Greenbay Packers used the Exer-Genie® Exerciser so effectively every team and every Champion for the past 50 years has followed the leader.
NASA was attracted by the lightweight and small size of the Exer-Genie® Exerciser and decided to put the exercise concept to the test to see if it could provide a valid method for exercising astronauts in micro gravity. Using the Lockheed Human Performance Laboratory in Sunnyvale, California, NASA scientists put the Exer-Genie® Exerciser through a series of extensive studies based around Isometrics, Isokinetics, Isotonics, Variable Resistance and Resistive Aerobics™. They found the Exer-Genie® Exerciser to be extremely effective in conditioning muscle fiber and maintaining bone mass in micro gravity. In terms of time, space and equipment the Exer-Genie® Exerciser proved to be a more efficient system of exercise than conventional methods. As a result the Exer-Genie® Exerciser was used in the Apollo Space Program.
Today the Exer-Genie® Exerciser is on display in the Smithsonian Institute. The Exer-Genie® Exerciser is in the Official Navy Seal Physical Fitness Guide (August 1997 & 2007), has graced the gyms of World Class Coaches and Trainers and has been the secret weapon for Champions in every sport.
“Get Back to the Future of Training” without an Exer-Genie® Exerciser in your tool box you’re missing one of the Greatest Discoveries in Training.
LEARN_SCIENCE:
In testing the Exer-Genie® Exerciser, Scientists, Researchers and Coaches discovered that resistance was generated by winding the specially woven nylon training line around the smooth chrome plated metal shaft. Adjusting the resistance was easy and in a few seconds one could go from ounces to hundreds of pounds. Pulling on the training line not only controlled the speed at which a movement was trained also provided resistance that was proportional to the kinetic chain of the movement. “Dynamic Life Movement Exercise was a Major Discovery!!! Training Muscles through the Movement equaled greater performance and “Efficiency in Exercise™”.
This was proof that the Exer-Genie® Exerciser provided an economical and efficient way to perform a variety of exercises and training methods. One Breakthrough Training Discovery that came out of the testing was Variable Isokinetic exercise. By grasping the trailing end of the line and preventing movement of the Training Line through the Exer-Genie® Exerciser, one could implement Variable Isotonic/Isometric/Isokinetic Training.
Isotonic Muscular contractions are those movements based on lifting a constant amount of weight at through a range of motion.
Isometric Muscular contraction against resistance is where the muscle fires but there is no shortening of the muscle and no movement at a joint. The benefit of isometric exercises are that they can be used for rehabilitation as well as general strengthening without placing stress on the joints. Some sports require a high level of static muscle strength. Gymnastics, yoga, rock climbing, downhill skiing as well as holding a child, for example, all have isometric strength requirements.
Isokinetic Muscular contraction pertains to an exercise providing variable resistance to a movement at a constant speed with the assistance of specialized equipment. In isokinetic exercise, the maximum force of which the muscle is capable throughout the range of motion. The benefit of Isokinetic Exercise is the ability to train Movements not just muscles. This type of training allows for greater strength, flexibility and elasticity gains more efficiently than training one muscle at a time.
At the time the Exer-Genie® Exerciser was being developed, experiments were being conducted by many exercise Physiologists, Trainers and Coaches throughout the United States, Canada and the World on the application of the Exer-Genie® Exerciser for injury prevention, functional training and functional performance enhancement. The Exer-Genie® Exerciser provided for the first time in the history of exercise a practical, economical, efficient and highly effective way for anyone at any age to get fit and stay fit. The Exer-Genie® Program has been used by thousands of High Schools and Colleges, Rehab Clinics, Functional Training Centers, Sport Performance Centers and hundreds of thousands of individuals looking to improve their Functional Fitness and Performance. Professional Teams such as the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Golden State Warriors and many others have made the Exer-Genie® Exerciser and integral part of their Functional Training and Injury Prevention Programs.
With the use of Space Age Materials and the newest design techniques the highly publicized Exer-Genie® Exerciser has bee improved and is widely known simply as Exer-Genie®. The improved model uses high impact, high temperature resistant plastic for the casing. An Improved resistance dialing mechanism allows the Exer-Genie® Exerciser to adjust from ounces to hundreds of pounds of resistance and back in a batter of seconds. With the improvement in construction and design comes a new formula in the training line. A scientifically woven nylon training line allows for smooth operation at any resistance setting with exceptional durability.
CONTACT: Jim Warren, jwarren@exergenie.com, 805-777-0168 www.exergenie.com
TRAIN
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SHOP
EXER-GENIE® TRAINING SYSTEM KIT: Foundational™, Recreational™, Competitive™ Performance
$269.95
Includes:
- Exer-Genie® Exerciser
- 10’ Training Line
- Padded Rowing Handles
- Padded Stirrup Handles w/Foot Cradle
- 2 Adjustable Training Straps
- Padded Waist Harness
- Hardwood Footboard
- Carrying Case
- Quick Start Guide
- Instructional DVD plus Online Instruction at YouTube.com/exergenie
With the use of Space Age Materials and the newest design techniques the highly publicized Exer-Genie® Training System has been improved and is widely known simply as Exer-Genie®.
The improved model uses high impact, high temperature resistant plastic for the casing. An improved resistance dialing mechanism allows the EXER-GENIE® to adjust from ounces to hundreds of pounds of resistance and back in a matter of seconds. With the improvement in construction and design comes a new formula in the training line. A scientifically woven nylon training line allows for smooth operation at any resistance setting with exceptional durability.
By adding High Performance Sport Performance Accessories this EXER-GENIE® is adaptable to any routine, sport or movement training you require.
EXER-GENIE® SPEED DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM: Fixed Steady resistance from 0-600 resistance units for forward, backward, lateral, plyometric or lateral running.
$229.95
- Exer-Genie® Exerciser
- 120’ Training Line
- 2 Padded Waist Harnesses
- Carrying Case
- Quick Start Instruction Guide
- Online Instructional Videos @ YouTube/exergenie
Safe Resistance ends when athlete stops. Improves acceleration and explosiveness. Portable and easy to use. Attach the Exer-Genie® Speed System to a secure object, set the resistance, slip on the padded waist harness, hook the harness to the Training Line and begin your speed, plyometric or rehab work.
EXER-GENIE® + EXER-GENIE® SPEED KIT
$469.95
- 2 (TWO) Exer-Genie® Exerciser UNITS
- 1(ONE) WITH 10’ TRAINING LINE & 1 (ONE) WITH 120’ TRAINING LINE
- Padded Rowing Handles
- Padded Stirrup Handles w/Foot Cradle
- 2 Adjustable Training Straps
- Hardwood Footboard
- Carrying Case FOR EACH SYSTEM
- 2 Padded Waist Harnesses
- Quick Start Instruction Guide
- Online Instructional Videos @ YouTube.com/exergenie
NAVIGATION: SHOP_HIGH PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES
LOSE MP6 STUFF.
PADDED STIRRUP HANDLES WITH FOOT CRADLES (Pair)
Standard equipment in ANY NEW EXER-GENIE® KIT
converts any Exer-Genie® to a resistive suspension or swim system
$49.95
REMOVE MP6 FROM THE SUSPENSION YOKE.
THE REST OF THE ACCESSORIES LOOK GREAT
