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What Are the Benefits of Gliders?

Gliders or gliding discs are polymer-manufactured discs you stand on and use to mimic the gliding movement of skiing during your workout. They were created by fitness professional Mindy MyIrea to target the buns and legs. Marketed as part of a package, the system includes the gliders, a three-video library of workout DVDs with specific glider workouts, a program guide and a meal plan.

Convenience Benefits
- Gliders can easily slip into most any suitcase or carry-on to take on business and pleasure trips.
  
  Writers at Fitness Future point out that the 2010 gliders package is marketed as a low-cost fitness option at just $20 to $22 for the whole system. An additional abs or cardio video is available at an extra charge, plus they slip conveniently into a suitcase without requiring much space. Finally, they are easy to use in a variety of small spaces, by just slipping onto the floor under your feet, so you can easily workout in limited space.
Fitness Benefits
- Gliders also target the core muscles in the abdominals to tone and trim the waist.
  
  Gliders are marketed as a low-impact workout tool that drives consistent participation by keeping the workout fresh and fun so participants find the workouts more entertaining and less like work. They also target a variety of the larger core muscles as well as the glutes and thighs to burn fat and reduce weight while toning.
Potential
- The side-to-side movement of skiing is easy to mimic on gliders and provides a workout for the thighs.
  
  Fitness Future writers also suggest adding gliders to existing group fitness classes to pump up the energy and infuse excitement into traditional workouts. Strength exercises such as squats and lunges simply require slipping the discs under the feet to incorporate. Mimicking skiing movements using the gliders can quickly accelerate the heart rate. Incorporated creatively into regular cardio classes, the gliders can help build both strength and endurance.

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