Nine years in development, the A-Trainer was designed to exclusively target the upper body, the a-trainer, essentially combines the three key elements of physical exercise: cardio vascular, muscular endurance and muscle building, to provide a comprehensive upper body work out using innovative techniques offering the athlete the opportunity to alternate their training programme, by effectively targeting all of these elements using one piece of apparatus.
Its creator, Advanced Cardio Equipment’s Robert Howett passionately believes “the A-trainer will revolutionise the fitness industry.”
In 2023 Robert approached West Bromwich plastic fabrication company Wrights Plastics with the aim of creating the cover panel for the rear of the machine. Following initial meetings, the project was greenlighted and their design team turned the initial concept into a realistic cost-effective design, and their material credibility ensured they were able to determine the most suitable material for a part where ‘high impact’ goes without saying!
Rapid plastic prototyped , upon approval the first panels went into production. The panels are vacuum formed in two parts and then rivetted together inhouse ready for shipping.
Launched at Elevate 2025 to a huge response, expect to see A-trainer in a gym near you soon.
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