The fitness training machine you can't live without.

It's not sold in stores.  You won't see an infomercial for it at 3am.  You can't find a used one in the classified ads (hopefully!).  It comes in several custom colors straight from the "factory".  It's not battery operated, but it works most efficiently when given the correct amount of high quality fuel.

As the fitness industry adapts and grows, my prediction is that the fitness centers of the future will not be loaded with the usual machines and weights, but instead, will offer plenty of space to use this unique machine -- your body.

A complex system of levers (bones), pulleys (joints) and cables (muscles), your machine is portable, custom made for you, and you don't have to make 5 easy payments of $49.95 to use it.  In fact, it will cost more if you don't use it.  

Health problems & injuries are increased when you just throw your machine on the sofa in front of a TV.  There is no warranty and it won't come with a user's manual.  Routine maintenance includes regular use of all moving parts as well as periodic check-ups from your medical "mechanic" practitioner.  

Don't let this machine just sit idle. Get up and "rev your engine".  Your machine can adapt to many different training conditions, so variety is very important.  The factory may set some usage limits but you can still change the body shape.

For best results: Use your custom made machine often.  

Written by Joe Stankowski - Originally Appeared in AbsoluteFitNews June 2003