VitaGlide Wheelchair Fitness Machine

The VitaGlide™ is a revolutionary wheelchair accessible fitness machine that raises the bar for seated fitness programs. Using its patented linear, push-pull technology, the VitaGlide™ increases range of motion and involves more muscle groups, resulting in a more effective and efficient workout when compared to traditional seated systems.

Use of the VitaGlide helps to tone the upper body and rehabilitate the shoulders, all while providing a phenomenal cardiovascular workout. The VitaGlide is the result of extensive research into the causes of shoulder injuries and pain, especially amongst wheelchair users. Research has indicated that shoulder injuries occuring in wheelchairs are similar to rotator cuff injuries suffered by baseball pitchers, caused by imbalanced muscle stress placed on the shoulder joint. This imbalance results in what is clinically referred to as "Overuse Syndrome." The "push-pull" motion of the VitaGlide helps to work the back muscles in the shoulder, thereby balancing the overall shoulder musculature.

The home version of the VitaGlide allows you to experience the countless fitness and therapeutic benefits of the VitaGlide Pro from the comfort of your home! Compact in design, the VitaGlide is not much larger than a wheelchair, allowing it to conveniently fit in any home environment.

7 levels of resistance to provide a challenging workout for users of any ability.
Height can adjust to fit virtually any manual wheelchair, and most power chairs with foldaway or removable arms.
Base is fortified with platforms for the wheels to rest upon to ensure stability no matter how hard you work out!

VitaGlide Standard Dimensions: Length: 45.5", Width: 35", Height at Entry Point: 31" Raised / 23" Lowered, Total Height: 40" Raised / 32" Lowered, Weight: 65Lbs.

VitaGlide Pro Dimensions: Length: 62", Width: 39", Height at Entry Point: 32" Raised / 20" Lowered, Total Height: 33" Lowered / 45" Raised, Weight: 165Lbs.

"As the owner and founder of Access to Recreation, Inc. I have tried just about every piece of adaptive exercise equipment on the market in the last 20 years. It wasn't until I brought home my VitaGlide that I found true happiness with my exercise routine. I now workout every other day for 30 to 45 minutes. After about 8 months of using the VitaGlide I had to go purchase new pants because mine were falling off. I went from my belly hanging way over my 36 inch waist down to a much slimmer 34 inch waist without the big potbelly.

"I like to use the VitaGlide without the breaks being locked so I can get more of a twisting motion and it really works my stomach muscles even though I am paralyzed from the chest down."

- Don Krebs - Access to Recreation, Inc.

The VitaGlide Wheelchair Fitness Machine is available in the following models:

VitaGlide Standard - Ideal for the home, height is adjustable up to 8 inches
VitaGlide Pro - Adjustable up to 11 inches, this model is also equipped with a built-in roll-away seat that is easily moved into position for non-wheelchair users. This unique feature allows everybody to experience the benefits of using the VitaGlide.

VitaGlide Accessories:

VitaGloves
Fabricated from "VitaTex" a unique new nylon fabric that does not absorb moisture and contains holes to allow for air circulation. These gloves feature a unique cupped design to hold the entire hand, especially the thumbs, in place. The gloves are washable and available in both large and small.

The Polar WearLink™ Transmitter
The first fabric transmitter belt engineered for unsurpassed comfort. The WearLink combines innovative Polar technology with a new fabric design. The electrodes, picking up the heart’s signals, are built right into the fabric strap. The result—a comfortable fit for any individual body shape. The perfect complement to your VitaGlide Pro.

No chafing or pinching
3 foot range
Replaceable battery (battery life: 2 years)
Water resistant
Strap removable and machine washable

Tri-Post Adaptors
Adapts to any VitaGlide handle to provide support for users with limited gripping ability with their hands, enabling them to use the VitaGlide without gloves.

VitaGlide Exercise DVD
A great supplement to the VitaGlide, this DVD is the first in a continuing series of exercise videos that provide structured workout programs for VitaGlide users. The initial video, in a DVD format, includes two great workouts for the VitaGlide. Workout 1 is a Beginning Level Workout called Building Your Endurance. The goal of this workout is to be able to sustain a medium level of effort for twenty minutes. Workout 2 is an Intermediate Level Workout called Interval Training.

The goal of this workout is to introduce the user to light interval training by incorporating a series of one minute spurts into a sustained medium level of effort workout. The Exercise Videos enable the viewer to work out along with an instructor as part of an on-screen VitaGliding Class. They are great for either working out alone or in a group setting. The suggested retail price for VitaGlide videos is $24.95 and they are available from any VitaGlide dealer.

VitaGlide Testimonials:

"Since using VitaGlide, I feel stronger and can do things I couldn't do before. My family notices the change in my muscles, especially in my arms. The VitaGlide is helping me to reach my goal of total independence."
-Ray Kelly, T-9 SCI

"My pulse rate got higher faster using the VitaGlide, meaning less work to achieve more benefit. My masseuse noticed that I was developing different muscles in my shoulder and I noticed less strain on my shoulder during my workout."
-David Wilson, T-6 SCI

"I have been in a chair for 23 years and have used arm crank devices for many years. These devices have always hurt my shoulder. The VitaGlide is easier to use and produces no shoulder pain. I can work out a lot longer with VitaGlide."
-Frank Diaz, T-5/6 SCI

"VitaGlide gives me a better workout. On the bike, I would go for 45 minutes and not get tired. With VitaGlide, after 25 minutes on the #2 setting, I'm huffing and puffing. VitaGlide also got rid of my shoulder pain. I always had pain with the bike. Now I get a better workout with no pain. I also really like the VitaGloves. They feel much better than the vinyl gloves and are easier to put on."
-Luis Hernandez. C5-6 SCI

"I always had shoulder pain on the bike after 10 minutes. With the VitaGlide I feel like I'm running with no pain."
-Robert Howell, T1-2 SCI

"I have always had a problem with shoulder pain. Exercising has been a problem, as the arm crank machines made the pain worse. For that reason, I haven’t been able to stay with a program for very long. After I was hired to model for the VitaGlide, I continued to use the machine and have been very pleased with the results. For the past three months, I have used the VitaGlide three days a week for 30 minutes a day. I have reduced my waist size by at least two inches and I have no shoulder pain."
-Letitia Fisher

"I have a UBE at home and use it three times a week for 20-25 minutes at a high setting. I have been using the VitaGlide three times a week for 2 months. When I started, I could only go for 7 minutes. Now I have built my stamina to the point where I can go for 19 minutes. My goal is 25 minutes. There is no comparison between the VitaGlide and the UBE with respect to work effort. The VitaGlide is a lot harder and provides a much better workout. I also noticed that I have reduced my waistline by at least 2-3 inches since I have been using the VitaGlide."
-Francis Wenke, T9-T10, L1 SCI