The Activ5 exercise system is a portable disc-like device that connects to an app on your iPhone or iPad. The compact hand-held device can be used to exercise in a variety of positions, including standing and sitting. The Activ5 Training App guides you through a set of over 100 isometric exercises specifically tailored to your strength and fitness level. Isometric exercises involve the contraction of muscles to tone and strengthen the body. The contractions are usually held for a specific amount of time, and do not involve any joint movements—this is a little bit like holding a yoga or a pilates pose. This is great, as it means that the device can be beneficial for anybody regardless of their age or physical health.
We spoke with the owners of the nutrition platform SUPPLEMENTNATION UK who said the Activ5 device and app can be a hugely beneficial addition to anybody’s daily fitness regime. “While eating nutritious foods can definitely improve mental and physical wellbeing, physical exercise is key to good health and longevity. In addition, all the isometric-based strength workouts are low-impact, so you don’t need to worry about overdoing things, even if you are a complete beginner.”
The manufacturers of Activ5 have said that just three five-minute workouts a day can make a huge difference to your fitness and strength. The device also makes it very easy to incorporate fitness sessions into your daily life, be it at the office, in a taxi or even on an airplane. In fact, several five-minute Activ5 workouts per day have been reported to increase strength by approximately 30 percent.
Some of the benefits of the Activ5 fitness system include leaner, more toned and stronger muscles, improved flexibility, and more joint stability. The device can also help you improve your posture by strengthening your core muscles. In terms of long-term health, Activ5 can boost your metabolism and blood circulation and increase bone density.
Activ5 can be integrated with Apple Health and the Apple Watch. This lets you keep a record of your progress and provides you with valuable and timely feedback about your training sessions. Plus, an Apple Watch can help you keep an eye on your daily metrics, such as heart rate.
