Partners

Jordon Training Academy - www.jordanfitness.co.uk

For 25 years, Jordan Fitness has been the authority on the design, manufacture and supply of quality commercial, functional fitness equipment, supplying the fitness industry worldwide. All Jordan brand products are made to unique specifications after thorough product development and research. By keeping overheads to a minimum and holding large stocks Jordan Fitness prices are always competitive.  Jordan Fitness also appreciates the importance of education for the fitness professional. The Jordan Training Academy has the largest portfolio of REPs accredited CPD courses in Europe. New courses are constantly being added to reflect current trends.

Jordan Fitness are pleased to be able to work with many partners who are leaders within their particular fields.

"We have worked with Jordan academy, Leon and Allan, for about 4 years now and have found them to be an honourable company. We recognise their courses as being excellent examples of cpd’s being delivered in the health and fitness market".

Fitnet - www.fitnet.org.uk

FitNet – Fitness Network Herefordshire provides a platform for local sports, fitness, dance, martial arts and health businesses, clubs and individuals to promote their services to the Herefordshire public, and also helps the public to find these services through free directory listings, latest news articles and affordable local advertising. The free quarterly magazine FitNet Herefordshire with its competitive rates enables even the smallest business and individual instructors and therapists to reach their local market.

We have been invited to write an article for this great web site, which provides great content and support for PTs in Herefordshire. Check it out for yourselves.

Fitness Assist - www.fitnessassist.co.uk

"Its rare that a product selling company has the expertise to correctly decide the best products to sell and then provide the best training on how to use them. Fitness Assist is then a rare business and we are happy to recommend their products and their expertise."

Dynaspine International - www.dynaspineinternational.com

Dynaspine is a dynamic, lightweight back support that is currently used by thousands of car drivers, office workers and pregnant women. Dynaspine is unique, its two back support plates are built on a special mechanism that allows the support to not only conform to the shape of your back, but also provides continuous support throughout changes in seating positions.
Studies have shown that sitting in an ergonomically sound seated position, allowing for the correct movement of the spine, reduces pressure on the spinal joints and discs,decreases muscle fatigue and reduces back pain.
These results have been used as the foundation of Dynaspine's design. 

ITS helped the experts at Talarmade design the Dynaspine. Its purpose is to provide dynamic lumbar support while you are sitting. Most back supports provide a static support, but of course the spine is designed to move and the negative effects of being static outweigh the positive effects of being in what is theoretically the correct position. So it’s important that both factors are built into a device that purports to help reduce the incidence and mitigate the effects of back pain.

Thump - www.thumpboxing.co.uk

THUMP Boxing provide professional CPD courses that are designed to educate gym instructors, group fitness instructors and personal trainers on how to conduct, structure and teach 'Boxing for Fitness' classes to their clients in all types of environment. All THUMP Boxing courses are fully accredited by the Register of Exercise Professionals.

Thump have been a very professional business from the day we met Jon and we have seen the business grow and expand rapidly due to his commitment and passion.

GRAVITY - www.gravityuk.net

GRAVITY UK is the sole distributor for the Total Gym range of equipment. Total Gym® has been moving YOU for nearly four decades—at home, in health clubs and in physical therapy—inspiring over 24 million workouts annually worldwide. One machine provides a total-body workout with over 250 functional exercises for all age groups—making every fitness goal achievable. Total Gym sets the industry standard for Rehabilitation, Personal Training, Group Fitness and Pilates.

"ITS recommends Gravity total gym kit is not only fully functional but a true representation of grading a training programme that allows all participants to excel in their training".

BAPO - www.bapo.com

The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) aims to encourage high standards of prosthetic and orthotic practice, CPD, education and enhancing standards of prosthetic and orthotic care. The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists is the only UK professional body that represents Prosthetists, Orthotists and associated professionals.

"BAPO members are experts at prescribing external devices for clients in pain, like orthotics. We are proud to deliver our biomechanics courses to their members to teach them the intrinsic biomechanical principles".

USANA was founded with a mission to manufacture the highest-quality products without compromise—products people can trust. Because poor manufacturing can destroy great science, USANA is one of the few companies to manufacture most of its products in its own state-of-the-art facility.
The Food and Drug Administration requires that dietary supplement manufacturers follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for dietary supplements (21 CFR, part 111). USANA, however, voluntarily follows the more stringent GMP for pharmaceuticals as the basis for its quality assurance program, which regulates virtually every aspect of manufacturing, including facility design and maintenance, raw material specification and control, supplier validation, product design and testing, and more. In addition to conducting countless clinical studies in-house, USANA scientists often collaborate with respected universities and research centers to ensure our formulations remain on the cutting-edge of nutritional science and to test the effectiveness of our products in helping consumers achieve optimal health.
In 2007, USANA announced a 10-year partnership with the Linus Pauling Institute (LPI). The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH) began formal research collaboration in 2009, though an informal research partnership existed since 2007.

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Star Trac - www.startrac.com

About Star Trac®
Since 1979, Star Trac has been a leader in developing advanced equipment for the fitness industry, focused on providing products to mold lifelong habits for health and fitness. Its user-focused product innovations are reflected in the complete line of cardiovascular and strength equipment, including the revolutionary Star Trac Coach™, a personalized treadmill workout led by a professional coach, the Spinner® Blade, the newest Spinning® innovation resulting from the long running relationship between Star Trac and Mad Dogg Athletics, and the Inspiration Strength™ line that takes aesthetics, biomechanics, and features to the next level. More than four million people in over 75 countries use Star Trac exercise equipment daily, enjoying its unparalleled functionality and style. For more information about Star Trac, which is based in High Wycombe, call 01449 688260 or go to www.startrac.com to view our product lines.

Star Trac Humansport® Circuit Special Offer
Designed to reflect human body mechanics, HumanSport is so simple, so intuitive and so natural that it feels as if it were custom-built for each and every user. 6 dual-function, cable-based machines act as 12 workout stations by utilizing dual weight stacks to provide a wide range of total body training options, including Base Strength, Core Stabilization and Dynamic Movement training. Never before has the beauty of natural movement been translated so well into an exercise environment.

Star Trac would like to extend a special offer* to all UKBCA members and Qualified Biomechanics Coaches; an amazing 25% discount on the complete set of Humansport® Circuit including a promotion pack. For a quote please contact us at ukhumansport@startrac.com or call 01494 688260 *This discount cannot be taken in conjunction with any other offer and is for first time quotes only. Star Trac retain the right to remove this offer at any time.

“ITS recommends Star Trac equipment, and in particular the Human Sport range. The range fits with our biomechanical principles of progression and we use it exclusively on our Advanced Biomechanics Coach qualification as our equipment of choice”.

 GB Fitness - www.gbfitness.com 

Cain Leathem, founder of GB Fitness, is one of Britain 's leading Exercise and Nutrition Consultants... having studied extensively aspects of the human body, exercise principles and nutrition, Neuro Linguistic Programming as well as many other related disciplines.

As a highly qualified and experienced consultant he has appeared on T.V. and radio, has been featured/written in many specialist magazines and newspapers. He is also the author and course provider for his award winning NABBA affiliated Personal Trainer and CMA/BCMA Nutrition Qualifications as well as owner and director of GB Fitness.

As a personal trainer and nutritionist his clients range from complete beginners desiring fat loss and health enhancement to international athletes in elite competition (a list is available on www.gbfitness.com). 

Cain is also a qualified NLP Master Practitioner and utilises this skill to motivate his clients and help instil a positive mood state in all the people that he meets.

GB Fitness is an exercise & nutritional consultancy designed for anyone who seeks to improve their health, vitality, physique, emotional happiness and more. Cain Leathem (CEO) is one of the most experienced nutritionalists in the fitness industry and alongside his consultancy work also provides Advanced diploma courses in Nutrition.

Traffic Health & Fitness Limited www.traffichealthandfitness.com

Traffic Health & Fitness Limited was established in 2002 to offer professional support and advice on all matters relating to operating a Health, Fitness and Spa facilities in the UK and overseas.

Tory Brettell
With over 20 years experience within the Leisure Industry from qualifying as a Physical Training Instructor in the Women's Royal Navy to working as a Group Manager for Whitbread Hotels to managing and supporting 49 Clubs in Europe. Tory has a broad range of practical experience to draw on.

Tory Brettell is an experienced and dedicated leisure professional. She specialises in the management of leisure facilities and can provide management training as well as consultation services. Tory's clients include some of the UK's most prestigious health and racquets facilities. ITS programme director Mike Grice highly recommends Tory and has been working with her for the last 10 years.

The Quadrastep System www.quadrastepsystem.com

The Quadrastep System(tm) is based on many years of clinical experience and scientifically researched evidence. Through using the Quadrastep System(tm), practitioners are able to differentiate structural and functional aspects of the foot and then identify which of the 6 specific
foot types their patient has.

The Quadrastep System(tm) is a simple and effective way of prescribing
orthotics. Practitioners use the 4 Foot Assessment Steps to select the
correct orthotic for the particular foot type. Quadrastep(tm) orthotics are
manufactured from an injection moulded thermoplastic compound. This has a unique combination of strength with a soft edge feel, which gives incredible support whilst maintaining high patient comfort and therefore improving patient compliance.

"Talarmade do run the Quadrastep courses for Therapists and if you wish to sit the ‘therapy’ version of the course, please contact Talarmade directly (insert link). We have been working with their experts to evolve their excellent work to fit into the UK fitness market. We have now created a system that allows Personal Trainers and other fitness professionals to safely and effectively prescribe orthotics. This forms part of our Advanced Biomechanics Coach qualification".