Looking for Rope Climbing Alternatives, Marpo Delivers All That and More

Steve Baldwin, owner and trainer at Just Strength Training, is no newcomer to training methods and techniques. Training and competing in Olympic and Powerlifting competitions for over 40 years, Baldwin has a dedicated following as a private strength coach and trusted strength and conditioning advisor. So when Baldwin decided to add a climbing rope to his gym he weighed his options and did his homework.

Aware of the benefits of rope training exercise as an effective grip and  upper-body workout, Stephen thought of hanging a 20-foot rope in his gym, but concerns associated with the risks of using a ceiling-suspended rope, the uncertain appeal to members, installation and maintenance concerns, made him question his initial decision.

"I like rope climbing, but a ceiling rope would not be very useful as not too many of my members can use it in their routines and I'd be concerned for the safety of those who can." Serving many clients with injuries that prevented them from using traditional cardio and strength exercise equipment, Baldwin's other challenge was to provide an optimal training tool while considering the many individual needs and abilities of his clients. As an early adopter of the V250 Rope Trainer, Baldwin found that it would not only allow his clients to reap the benefits of rope climbing, but offered a variety of other benefits as well.

Opening up a whole new way to train has made Just Strength Training a local destination for serious fitness. With a free range of motion and a unique dynamic resistance mechanism, Marpo Rope Trainers have allowed Baldwin to offer all of his clients an intense functional strength and cardio conditioning workout while maintaining a high standard of safety. Steve now uses the V250 and Vector Rope Trainers to help active older adults stay in shape as well as a rehabilitative tool to help members recover from injuries and increase flexibility and strength. Using the Rope Trainer

"My customers are in their late 50's and early 60's, some with injuries," adds Baldwin about the challenges of training people of various abilities and mobility.  "The Rope Trainers give them a great strength and cardio workout. They're very orthopedic-friendly machines."

Stephen now incorporates the Rope Trainers into every one of his clients workouts. Since integrating them into his gym, Stephen has been able to offer his members an exercise option that was previously out of their reach, boosting customer satisfaction and increasing retention. Word-of-mouth referrals and user feedback about the machine now draws new prospects to the gym, providing Stephen with a strong marketing tool to grow his business.

"I can't say enough good things about Marpo Rope Trainers. My customers love them, everyone uses them. They're a great, user-friendly alternative to the climbing ropes that I used to have."