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Gyrotonic

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Gyrotonic
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Founded(1984 (1984))
FounderJuliu Horvath Edit this on Wikidata
Key people
Juliu Horvath, Founder,
Websitewww.gyrotonic.com

Gyrotonic, also known as the Gyrotonic Expansion System, is a system of exercise that was developed by Juliu Horvath in the 1980s.[1][2] It is centered around enhancing spinal movement in three dimensions.[3] The system consists of two complementary exercise methods - the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Methods.[4]

Gyrotonic Tower and Pulley

History

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The Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic methods of exercise were developed by Juliu Horvath.[5][6]

In New York City in the early 1980s, Horvath started sharing his exercise technique at Steps dance studio on Broadway, and in Central Park. First calling it the Julio Horvath Method, he later chose a combination of the Greek words for "circling" (Gyro) and "stretch" (Tonic).[7]

References

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  1. ^ Bell, Lee. "Fitness Tech: What Is Gyrotonic? How It Works And Why You Should Do It". Forbes. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  2. ^ Seo, Hye-Ran; Kim, Tae-Ho (25 February 2019). "The effects of Gyrotonic expansion system exercise and trunk stability exercise on muscle activity and lumbar stability for the subjects with chronic low back pain". Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 15 (1): 129–133. doi:10.12965/jer.1836512.256. ISSN 2288-176X. PMC 6416514. PMID 30899748.
  3. ^ Seo, Hye-Ran; Kim, Tae-Ho; Seo, Hye-Ran; Kim, Tae-Ho (25 February 2019). "The effects of Gyrotonic expansion system exercise and trunk stability exercise on muscle activity and lumbar stability for the subjects with chronic low back pain". Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 15 (1): 129–133. doi:10.12965/jer.1836512.256. ISSN 2288-176X. PMID 30899748.
  4. ^ Davis, Rosalind Gray (20 July 2009) [September30, 2005]. "The Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis System: A Primer". IDEA Health & Fitness Association. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  5. ^ "The Gyrotronic and Gyrokinesis Methods". girotonic.com. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Gyrotonic: The Most Intelligent Workout You've Never Heard Of". Chicago Health Magazine. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  7. ^ Murphy, Ann (November 2003). "Circling In On Gyrotonic".