SuperSlow Zone Fit for Life By Michelle Martin For many busy adults, health and fitness can become an afterthought as they juggle the many demands of work and home. Increasingly busy schedules make it difficult to squeeze in even an hour-long workout routine several times a week. SuperSlow Zone, now open in Milton, is changing how adults work out. In only 20 minutes of personal strength training, once or twice a week, the SuperSlow Zone workout can help adults get fit for life! Owners Luis and Rachel Quiles, who live in Roswell, opened SuperSlow Zone because they know firsthand how important fitness is to overall health. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Luis made a commitment to improve his health and work out regularly. "As I saw the results and how much better I felt from working out, I became passionate about it," Luis says. "When we found SuperSlow Zone, we knew it was the real deal and wanted to bring it to North Fulton so others could experience the SuperSlow Zone workout. It's more than a workout; it's a lifestyle with life-changing results." SuperSlow Zone in Milton is part of a national and international network of 78 franchise licenses; the Milton center is the first in the metro Atlanta area. SuperSlow Zone is a slow-motion, accredited, personal strength training workout program. Its unique approach to total-body fitness follows a slow, fluid weight-lifting movement of 10 seconds up and 10 seconds down. Grayson Hunt, a SuperSlow Zone certified instructor, explains this "loading" process is designed to momentarily fatigue the muscles quickly. "This stimulates the body to make more muscle," he says. "SuperSlow Zone utilizes a qualitative, rather than quantitative, workout method. In only 20 minutes, it gives you a safe, total body workout that engages all of the targeted muscles while also benefiting the cardiovascular system." The exercise protocol was developed with the help of scientific research as part of a $3.2 million osteoporosis study at the University of Florida, School of Medicine. The SuperSlow Zone exercise system will properly and safely build muscle and increase resting metabolism to allow the body to burn more calories. Although appropriate for anyone, SuperSlow Zone is ideal for busy adults age 40 and above. "As we age, bone density and muscle strength decrease significantly, which can affect mobility and overall quality of life," Luis explains. "SuperSlow Zone can improve bone density; cardiovascular fitness; muscle strength and tone; energy, endurance and stamina; and metabolism. The results are noticeable, which keeps adults motivated to continue the workout program regularly. We work with people who have minor to major health challenges, those who have not exercised in a long time, or ever, and exercise enthusiasts." SuperSlow Zone uses medical-grade equipment from Nautilus. "Our exercise system, continuously improved over the last 10 years, affords unparalleled results," Luis says. "Nationally, 68 percent of clients stay 2 to 10 years, 71 percent of new clients are from referrals, and of referrals, 21 percent are from physicians. Clients come, stay and refer because it works." SuperSlow Zone accredited, certified instructors, including Hunt, work individually with clients to develop an exercise program that suits their unique needs and fitness levels. Typically, individuals work out (under an instructor's supervision) for approximately 20 minutes on five to seven different machines that target specific muscles. "SuperSlow Zone takes safety and satisfaction seriously," Hunt says. "Working one-on-one continuously with an instructor essentially removes the risk of injury and guarantees results, because we're experts in understanding how the machines work and how the body will respond to them." Over time, individuals progressively get stronger. SuperSlow Zone instructors capture and store clients' individual workout data with Cloud software, so they can precisely track each workout and produce accurate reports of progress. "It's very rewarding and motivating when clients see for themselves how they've improved," Luis says. In addition to fitness, SuperSlow Zone offers a 12-week group (or individual, if preferred) nutrition program designed to teach strategies for building a lifestyle of balanced nutrition and fitness. Rachel Quiles, a Registered Dietitian, explains, "Fitness and nutrition go hand in hand. SuperSlow Zone exercise will efficiently stimulate muscle growth, and proper nutrition will fuel the body and provide the substrate to build lean muscle. One step at a time, clients learn to eat a more balanced diet. It becomes a habit." SuperSlow Zone also offers a specially designed product line of vitamins and supplements to complement its exercise and nutrition programs. Another distinctive feature of SuperSlow Zone is the atmosphere. "This isn't your typical gym," Luis says, explaining that SuperSlow Zone is designed with a spa-like atmosphere free of distractions like loud music, mirrors, bold colors and lighting. "The SuperSlow Zone workout requires focus, so we create an atmosphere where individuals can concentrate, receive one-on-one attention from their instructor, and not feel intimidated." The temperature, set at 65 degrees, and fans in the training area keep clients comfortable during their workout, so they don't have to be inconvenienced with showering and bringing a change of clothes. "SuperSlow Zone is an ideal workout that busy professionals and parents can do early in the morning, between appointments during their day, during their lunch hour, or on their way home," Luis says. "We understand that it's hard to make time to work out, so we make it easy. SuperSlow Zone provides an effective workout in a short amount of time so that you can get in, get out, and get on with your busy life!" 12540 Broadwell Road, Suite 2103, Milton678-691-2969SSZMilton.com7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Saturday
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