31 May 2006

Jan Stickney, BScOT, NZROT
Occupational Therapist / Health & Safety Advisor

"Gym-in-a-Bag by Maxactive is a fantastic exercise concept," says Jan Stickney, a Wellington occupational therapist and health and safety advisor!!

"The Maxactive stretchy bands and exercise book provide a quick and easy, no fuss, inexpensive way of maintaining a basic exercise programme. As an all in one package, I believe Gym in a Bag can be used holistically by practically anyone. Young and old, the very fit and the super unfit there are benefits for all. I find it a useful product in my work and frequently recommend it to people I see through my work."

"Regular use of the bands is particularly beneficial for people overcoming upper body discomfort associated with common occupational overuse conditions and weakened muscles. The exercises can be graded for individual fitness and strength, making Gym-in-a-Bag a perfect complement to any muscle strengthening or rehabilitation regime."

Rebecca Drummond
Green Prescription Walking Advisor
Sport Bay of Plenty

Gym in a Bag offers a range of fantastic strength and flexibility exercises for many of my Green Prescription patients. It can be used anywhere, at anytime, by anybody and combined with regular walking or other cardio-vascular activity, provides a well balanced programme. Best of all, its easy to use and affordable!

Joy Ball, Tauranga
Sport Bay of Plenty weight loss client on a Green Prescription

"I have been using the Gym the Bag Strengthercize program for the past weeks and I have been delighted with the results.

Prior to using this program I had been dieting and had plateaued. In desperation I enquired around for something that would kick start my weight loss again, the Gym-in-a-Bag was recommended as something I could do even though I have severe osteoarthritis. The main benefit was that I could do the exercises whilst sitting down.

After the first week of exercising I started to lose weight again and at the end of the 12 weeks had lost 7.5kgs.

I have no hesitation in recommending this product."

Sport BOP Testimonial for Gym in a Bag

Sport Bay of Plenty encourage all people to enjoy active lifestyles, lifelong. We recommend all adults accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week (or if just starting out gradually increase activity to reach the recommended level). Additionally, having a balanced and varied approach to physical activity will help keep it fun and interesting, and ensure your bones, muscles, heart and lungs are all getting some attention. A wealth of evidence informs us that regular physical activity is an investment in your health!

Many people prefer the convenience of "getting active" in the comfort of home. For a quick, easy and cost effective way of including some resistance, strength and stretching into your physical activity programme we encourage people to try Gym-in-a-Bag. Combined with regular walking (or other cardiovascular activity) doing the Gym in a Bag programme at least 2-3 days a week will help strengthen and tone muscles, improve circulation, build and maintain bone density, improve balance and flexibility, help reduce or control weight, and will help maintain your independence and positive attitude! The Gym-in-a-Bag is also suitable for people recovering from surgery or trauma, for cardiac rehabilitation and for people suffering arthritic joint pain. The booklet is very easy to use, explains what to do in every day language, and will guide you through 12 exercises in just 12-15 minutes. We know people who stick to it will feel the difference!

Nan Beattie
Resident at Carmel County Estate Retirement Village, Tauranga.

As one of the co-ordinators of our exercise group here at Carmel County Estate Retirement Village, Tauranga I would like, on behalf of the group and myself, to say how much the "Gym in a Bag" has helped to strengthen and re-mobilise us. We can thoroughly recommend the use of it.

It doesnt happen overnight, but it does happen!

We are aged between 70 and 85 years of age.