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y logo Our Fitness Center Machines

As part of our Fitness Center expansion, we replaced all of our equipment with brand new Nautilus fitness machines. Here is an overview of what we now have for our members to use.

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Leg Extension Machine
Leg Extension Machine
  • Adjustable leg pad provides optimal positioning throughout the exercise.
  • 4-bar linkage maintains biomechanically correct seat position for users of all sizes.
  • Extra thick tibia pad for added user comfort.
  • Adjustable seat back for correct positioning and comfort.
  • Seat belt for added stability.


Seated Leg Curl Machine
  • Quick-set roller pad easily adjusts for proper positioning for users of all sizes.
  • Entry assistance lever for easy entry and exit.
  • Adjustable seat back for correct positioning and comfort.
Seated Leg Curl Machine


Leg Press Machine
Leg Press Machine
  • Back pad adjust to shift exercise emphasis.
  • Foot plate keeps feet in perfect position throughout exercise thus reducing knee stress.
  • Seat adjusts for easy positioning, entry and exit.
  • Patented 4-bar linkage.


Rotary Torso Machine
  • Seat accessible weight stack.
  • Seat adjusts for up to 80 degrees of rotation in both directions.
  • Provides optimum exercise of obliques.
  • Contoured seat for added stabilization and comfort throughout exercise.
Rotary Torso Machine


Abdominal Machine
Abdominal Machine
  • Moving axis of rotation automatically adjusts to the body's changing axis of rotation for optimum positioning ­ only offered by Nautilus.
  • Comfortable elbow and back pads for upper body stabilization.
  • Full range exercise of rectus abdominis isolation.
  • Foot restraint and seat belt for added stabilization


Low Back Machine
  • Moving axis of rotation automatically adjusts to the body's changing axis of rotation for optimum positioning ­ only offered by Nautilus.
  • Seat belts for added stability.
  • Adjustable seat adjusts for torso length.
  • Foot platform easily adjusts for correct leg positioning and comfort.
  • Full range exercise of erector spinae and qaudratus lumbarum.
Low Back Machine


Vertical Chest Machine
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  • Converging exercise movement for greater range of motion.
  • Independent movement arm control.
  • Function generator 4-bar linkage emulates cam.
  • Seat accessible weight stack.
  • Comfortable hand grips provide 2 hand positions for exercise variation.
  • Foot pedal provides easy entrance and exit of exercise position.
  • Hydraulically controlled seat adjustment.


Compound Row Machine
  • Provides a more direct upper torso workout by combining our 4-bar linkage with diverging arm movements.
  • Diverging axis movement allows user to obtain optimum range of movement while remains in the same plane for safer more effective exercise.
  • Increases degree of rotation at shoulder.
  • Adjustable seat and chest pad adjust for optimum positioning and comfort.
Compound Row Machine


Lateral Raise Machine
Lateral Raise Machine
  • 15 degree seat back provides comfort and proper positioning.
  • Fully adjustable seat and hand grips.
  • Optional hand grips available.
  • Independent movement arms.


Preacher Curl Machine
  • Excellent isolation of biceps
  • Optional grip positions for wide or narrow grip curls
  • Extra thick pad for elbow and arm comfort to maintain proper positioning.
Preacher Curl Machine


Triceps Extension Machine
Triceps Extension Machine
  • Excellent isolation of triceps by keeping elbows in line with rotating cam.
  • Easily adjustable seat back holds user in proper position.
  • Seat adjusts for correct positioning.


Four-Way Neck Machine
  • Stabilization handles accommodate for all four exercises.
  • Face pad swivels to maintain proper alignment throughout exercises.
  • Hydraulically controlled seat adjustment.
4 Way Neck Machine


Adductor/Abductor Machine
Adductor/Abductor Machine The Nautilus Nitro Abductor/Adductor unit can provide direct work for two opposing muscle groups in one machine, minimizing use of valuable floor space in today's facilities.
  • Provides effective work for the outer hip and/or the inner thigh
  • Weight stack location provides user privacy and easy accessibility
  • Movement arm easily adjusts for different starting positions
  • Adjustable back pad provides four positions on inclination, providing desirable torso positioning for optimum muscle recruitment for each movement
  • Weight selection adjustments in 5 lb. increments. Individual strength profiles for both abductor and adductor


Rear Delt/Pec Fly Machine
The new Nitro Rear Delt / Pec Fly offers two, distinct and direct rotary movements for the muscles of the chest, shoulders and upper back. Both movements are enhanced with individual strength curves that allow variable resistance loading and full-range movement.
  • Dependent mechanism synchronizes movement arms and provides more stable movement
  • Single, overhead adjustment allows fast easy selection of both movement arms simultaneously
  • Foot pedal provides stability for user during rear delt movement
  • Adjustable back pad for different size users
  • Three range/position adjustments for each exercise movement
  • Machine design allows for user to stay in same position for both exercises
  • Bio-mechanically correct strength curve for each movement
Rear Delt/Pec Fly Machine


Super Pullover Machine
Super Pullover The NITRO Super Pullover... touted as the 'upper body' squat machine delivers the single most important, full-range movement for the latssimus dorsi and other torso muscles.
  • 250 degrees of shoulder rotation
  • Contoured back pad for unrestricted movement in starting position
  • Angled movement arm pads for comfort & accommodation of various user sizes
  • Tiered foot pedal for easy entry & exiting
  • Ergonomically designed movement arm accommodates all users


Overhead Press Machine
The NITRO Overhead Press provides easy entry movement arm start position without compromising full range.
  • Dependent action movement
  • Convergent movement arms
  • Four-bar linkage "Function Generator" accommodates radical strength curve
  • Natural position hand grip options
  • High resolution "EZ-Glide" adjustable seat rachets up
Overhead Press


Lat Pulldown Machine
Lat Pulldown Machine The NITRO Lat Pulldown features the latest movement-arm technology, called "Smart Arm" linkage allowing multiple movement paths.
  • Rotating "Ergo Grip" handles for natural hand supination & pronation needs during movement
  • Dependent "Smart Arm" movement arms offer varying movement patterns
  • Displaced positive cam accommodates radical strength profile
  • Double-lock seat system coupled with adjustable thigh roller pads for anchoring user position
  • Front pull for no shoulder impingement


Biceps Curl Machine
The NITRO Biceps machine is a compound position biceps design that places the arm in a raised position for full bicep contraction.
  • Independent movement arms for a balanced workout
  • Adjustable back pad providing precision axis alignment
  • Supinated pivoting handles for varying forearm lengths and comfort
Biceps Curl Machine


Triceps Extension Machine
Triceps Extension Machine The NITRO Triceps Extension places arms in a raised position for maximum triceps stretch.
  • Independent movement arms for a balanced workout
  • Adjustable back pad providing precision axis alignment
  • Vertical grips with dorsal hand guard


Gravitron
Gravitron Weight Assisted Chin-Dip Features and Benefits:
  • Four-bar linkage design controls path of motion during both chinning and dipping. This allows users body, relative to handle bar, to be located biomechanically correct in every position throughout the range of movement
  • Four-bar linkage design provides variable weight assist support during movements, providing proper strength profile for maximum results
  • Kevlar belt, pulley configuration, and rotary movement design, dramatically reduce machine friction over conventional carriage-assist platforms and cable designs
  • Kevlar belt drive and pulleys with sealed for life bearings eliminate maintenance and provide smooth quiet operation
  • Kneeling design reduces ceiling height requirements and improves safety and stability
  • Chin bar design offers multiple hand positions for both chin-ups and pull-ups, with optimum hand-positioning ergonomics, providing ease-of-transition during exercises
  • Chin bar easily tilts out of way if needed, when user performs dips
  • Over-sized dip bar handles spread force load over greater area of the palms increasing comfort during dip movement
  • Kneepad can be locked down for unassisted chin-ups, pull-ups and dips
  • Modern design maintains a look that blends in with any manufacturer's products
  • Two tier steps allows for user-friendly and safe mounting/dismounting for different height users
  • Instruction placard and training protocols displayed on machine
  • Long lasting handgrips are engineered from high-performance thermoplastic rubber
Gravitron


Incline Leg Press Machine
Incline Leg Press Machine The Nautilus NITRO XPLOAD Incline Leg Press Sled (knee extension & hip extension) takes the conventional 45 degree design to a whole new level with a multi-bar slider crank that controls the position and angle of the foot platform to reduce knee stress and provide maximum hip rotation. Large spherical urethane rollers provide a super smooth movement that is superior to linear ball bearings. This super smooth action allows for a revolutionary, undeniable improvement over competing models.
  • Adjustable seat back angle(s) allow user the option of targeting different degrees of overall muscle group involvement
  • Four points of loading and optional plate storage horns
  • Internal two position mid-way release mechanism design for advantageous starting and ending of exercise movement
  • Variable foot placement and entry/exit handle provided by extra wide foot platform
  • Rollers are enclosed in 4" diameter 1/4" wall steel tubing
  • 2"x4" mainframe tubing for increased ruggedness and aesthetics
  • All rollers and stops are encased to prevent shear and pinch points
  • Rigid emergency stop prevents the foot platform from coming completely back against user


Vertical Chest Press Machine
The Nautilus NITRO XPLOAD Vertical Chest (horizontal shoulder flexion & elbow extension) features independent converging movement arms with a strength profile design that allows use of a challenging resistance load throughout an entire available range.
  • Adjustable back pad for range-of-motion starting position variations
  • Independent, converging movement path with optional hand grip position
  • Oversized pressing handles for comfort via improved force distribution
  • Adjustable seat for wide range of user heights
  • Four-bar linkage (function generator) technology creates biomechanically correct resistance profile
  • Low-to-ground loading points
  • Optional internal plate storage horns
  • Weight plates do not rotate outward while machine is in use
Vertical Chest Press Machine


Compound Row Machine
Compound Row Machine The Nautilus NITRO XPLOAD Compound Row (shoulder extension & elbow flexion) features independent "Smart Arm" linkage technology with rotating grip handles that allow for user-defined movement paths for appropriate rotational forces around shoulders and more efficient torso/arm involvement.
  • Low profile, 2"x4" mainframe tubing for ruggedness and 'locomotive' styled aesthetics
  • Rotating "Ergo Grip" handles for natural hand supination/pronation needs during exercise movements
  • Independent "Smart Arm" movement arms offer user-defined movement patterns
  • Four-bar linkage (function generator) technology creating biomechanically correct resistance profile
  • Large foot platforms allow for 'feet high or low' positioning for stabilization
  • Low-to-ground loading points
  • Optional internal plate storage horns
  • Weight plates do not rotate outward while machine is in use


Lat Pulldown Machine
The Nautilus NITRO XPLOAD Lat Pulldown (shoulder adduction & elbow flexion) features independent "Smart Arm" linkage technology that allows for multiple movement paths coupled with accommodating strength profile unavailable until now in plate-loaded units.
  • Double-lock seat system with adjustable thigh roller pads for anchoring user positions
  • Independent movement arms offer frontal pull for 'shoulder-friendly' torso work
  • Independent "Smart Arm" movement arms offer user-defined movement patterns
  • Rotating "Ergo Grip" handles allow for work-plane changes and radioulnar variation
  • Four-bar linkage (function generator) technology creates biomechanically correct resistance profile
  • Low-to-ground loading points
  • 2"x4" mainframe tubing for increased ruggedness and aesthetics
  • Optional internal plate storage horns
  • Weight plates do not rotate outward while machine is in use
Lat Pulldown Machine


Seated Calf Machine
Seated Calf Machine The Nautilus NITRO XPLOAD Seated Calf incorporates all the mainstream benefits of other (bent-knee) units along with rugged design and competitive pricing.
  • Seated position eliminates unwanted pressures typically placed on the lumbararea from other forms of calf raise movements
  • Unique surfaced, diamond-plate foot platform for maintaining foot placement and maximumstretch
  • Exercise input arm pivots on pillow block bearings, with low-to-ground loading points
  • Adjustable height, pivoting thigh (anchoring) pads with handles
  • Exercise position enhances soleous (outer head) area involvement
  • Foot platform design allows for dorsi-flexion movement
  • Fall away stop mechanism


Cable Cross Over
  • Polished chrome tower assembles for low friction adjustment and durability.
  • Standard 250 pound weight stack with super stack available.
  • Custom quick release knob with support handle for easy position selection.
  • Tension adjusters on cable
Cable Crossover


Smith Machine
Smith Machine
  • Engineered with racking pegs for 9 weight bar adjustments to fit different benches and users.
  • Linear ball bearings on 1.25-inch hardened Thompson shaft. Roller bearings on bar latching mechanisms.
  • Weight bar counterbalanced at 10 pounds.
  • Shielded counterweight and pulleys.
  • 10 zinc-plated weight storage bars
  • Adjustable safety stops with rubber bumpers for noise reduction.
  • Walk-through design assures user of full-range of bench placement options.


0-90 Adjustable Bench
  • Back pad adjust from zero to 85 degrees.
  • Seat pad adjusts from 0 to 30 degrees.
  • Wide 24 inch base allow bench to be moved easily.
  • Pivot points use bushings to extend machine life.
0-90 Adjustable Bench


Adjustable Abdominal Bench
Adjustable Abdominal Bench
  • Adjusts from 0 degrees to 20 degrees decline.
  • Pads at ankles and thighs stabilize user's body.
  • Arched back pad increases abdominal stretch and decreases lumbar stress.
  • Wheels on base allow bench to move easily.
  • Pivot points use bushings to extend machine life.


Olympic Incline Press
  • 1040 pound plate storage capacity on 10 weight horns.
  • Stainless steel crash guards provide long-lasting protection and keep machine looking great for years to come.
  • Spotter platform and mushroom head racking pins add safety to machine.
  • Seat equipped with spring-assisted infinite adjustment.
Olympic Incline Press


Power Rack
Power Rack
  • Large sturdy frame with two upper crossmembers provide extra stability.
  • 10 zinc-plated weight storage bars.
  • Built-in chin bar
  • Adjustment for 15 locking safety bar locations to fit different benches and users.
  • Walk-through design allows users a full range or bench placement options.
  • A full 27 inch depth and 85 inch height within the workout cage.


Dumbbell Rack
  • Holds 10 pairs of 5 to 100 pound dumbbells. 20 dumbbells total.
  • Rubber coated Ivanko saddles.
  • Molded guards protect weights from scuffing.
Dumbbell Rack


Preacher Curl
Preacher Curl with Free Weights
  • Stainless steel crash guards protect paint wherever they contact weight bar.
  • Infinitely adjustable seat bottom.
  • Constructed of tough 11-gauge steel tubing.


Barbell Rack
  • Storage for 10 barbells, five per side.
  • Stainless steel bar guards keep rack looking new.
  • Top storage tray is perforated to reduce dust accumulation.
  • Narrow enough to use with easy curl bars.
Barbell Rack


Weight Tree
Weight Tree
  • Constructed of heavy-duty 11-gauge steel tubing.
  • Stores 100 pound weights down to 1.25 pound plates.
  • Six storage posts for plates and collars.


Adjustable Decline Bench
  • Adjusts from 0 degrees to 20 degrees decline.
  • Five decline settings.
  • Back pad is narrow at top for shoulder clearance, wide at hips for stability.
  • Wheels on base allow bench to be moved easily.
Adjustable Decline Bench



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