Improved muscle strength and tone

Loopz™ develops lean and strong muscles without causing undue stress on our joints. Humans lose 5 pounds of muscle every decade after age 30. The number of muscle fibers declines with age. From age 30 to age 70 we can lose more than 25% of the type 2 muscle fibers in our bodies (type 2 fibers are our strength fibers). Resistance exercise can slow down or even reverse the aging process by building muscle mass and strength. Strength training also works directly on our bones to slow mineral loss.

Increased flexibility

This prevents a loss in range of motion by increasing mobility in our joints. Being able to bend, extend and rotate our joints help prevent muscle injury as flexibility diminishes resistance in tissue structures, which in turn decreases our chances of being injured (by exceeding tissue extensibility).

Increased speed and agility

Greater flexibility results in decreased muscle tension throughout our body. If we understand that muscles work in pairs, we will be aware that in order for biceps to contract, the triceps must relax. And how rapidly the biceps can contract is dependent on how rapidly the triceps can relax. Thus a reduced muscle tension directly contributes to the increase in overall contraction speed of a muscle group.

Improved circulation

The use of Loopz™ increases tissue temperature, which increases circulation and nutrient transport to our muscles. This allows greater elasticity of surrounding tissues and increases performance, which also aids recovery time for injuries.

Increased strength and power

Strength curves show that a muscle is weakest while in its fully extended positions and strongest in its fully contacted position. Poor flexibility in the muscle limits its ability to fully extend which in turn hinders its ability to contract with force. The Loopz™ program provides excellent flexibility training that can diminish this hindrance of the muscle. Thus an increase in strength is one of the first benefits noticed by a Loopz™ user, who previously has not engaged in regular resistance control exercises.

Increased physical awareness

Physical awareness is developed through mental conditioning. Proper flexibility and strength training through Loopz requires concentration on the muscle being activated and holding the position in place. Over time, this practiced concentration strengthens the mental connection between the nervous system and muscular skeletal system resulting in intensified muscular control. A Loopz user will acquire the heightened ability to learn complex physical movements.

Better posture and corrects muscular imbalances

Good posture is critical to a healthy structure. When our joints are stiff, our abdominal and chest muscles become tight, pulling us forward resulting in a stooped posture. Loopz™ helps to maintain balanced muscles that work with rather than against each other, thus improving posture. Muscular imbalances can lead to dangerous health problems especially for those involved in aerobic activity. Chronic shoulder, back and knee injuries (to name but a few) can all begin a rehabilitative process by restoring muscular balance through the whole body, through a dedicated Loopz™ program.

Stress relief

Stretching relaxes tight, tense muscles that often accompany stress. We know a stretched muscle is a more relaxed one. Reduced muscle tension directly connects our muscular skeletal system and our nervous system by reducing the inefficient firing of neurons. This is a response from physical conditioning.

Enhanced coordination

Maintaining the full range of motion through our joints keeps us in better balance. And because there’s tension throughout the Loopz exercises, stability is required. These help with coordination and balance, involving more muscle groups and keeping us more mobile. This also lessens the likelihood of injury from falls especially amongst the elderly.

Reduces risk of injury in sports

The more prepared our muscles and joints are for an activity, the more protected we will be against injury. Sprains, twists and pulls do not occur unless the muscle or connective tissue is brought past its flexibility extreme. Therefore it is obvious that increased range of motion can decrease the chance of injury to the joints and surrounding tissues. Loopz™ as a precision training tool can help in alleviating such occurrences.

Improved health

Resistance exercise can raise metabolic rate, an important factor in maintaining body weight, as well as boost our immune system. There is also evidence that resistance exercise helps lower moderately high blood pressure, reduces risks of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and obesity. With the practice of Loopz program, the heart works more efficiently and the respiratory rate decreases. Chest expansion is increased resulting in better breath-holding abilities, and improved vital capacities and tidal volumes (lung volume).

Improved mental health

The Loopz™ program is a body-mind exercise that trains the body and calms the mind. The Loopz user makes a concentrated effort to focus on a movement targeting a specific muscle group with specific breath control. This sets the ground for unconscious microbehaviors that produce widespread positive effects on physical and psychological functioning. It improves our mental well-being by relieving stress and anxiety that can help combat depression. Loopz users will experience an increase in brain endorphins, enkephalins and serotonin. It increases focus and concentration, energy and endurance, and also helps us sleep better.

Enhanced well-being

In addition to reducing some effects of aging, Loopz’s mindful exercise brings about many beneficial changes including a lower heart rate, breathing rate and positive changes in brain waves. Certainly we can all enjoy a healthier body and an improved self image!

What's more

Young Loopz™ users can enjoy:

• Better heart and lung functions
• A healthy body composition
• Stronger bones
• Lower blood cholesterol level
• A good fitness habit lasting a lifetime
• Improved self confidence and self image
• Decreased chance of depression

While elderly Loopz users can enjoy:

• Improved balance
• Significantly cut risk of falls
• Maintenance of gains made by people age 70 and older.
• A delay in the onset of physical frailty