The EGYM SmartStrength Circuit is Here
October 5, 2023We are thrilled to share an innovative fitness tool that will take the guesswork out of strength training! In November 2023, we launched our brand new EGYM SmartStrength Circuit Area. FREE for members, EGYM combines state-of-the-art technology that incorporates electronic weight equipment that adjusts to your personalized settings while helping you keep a routine, and makes workouts fun. Whatever your wellness goals, reach them with EGYM — a new, personalized and full-body strength-training experience available at the YMCA of Downtown Manchester!
What is EGYM?
EGYM is a smart strength circuit that provides a customized, full-body strength training workout in just 20 minutes. It takes the guesswork out of strength training and gives members a fun, easy-to-use, motivating workout option that is customized to a member’s personal goals. EGYM equipment makes strength training work for everyone with automatic equipment set up that adjusts to the member, provides a goal- specific training plan, delivers a game-like experience that guides the member through their workout, and offers online results analysis through the The Granite YMCA mobile app. Watch the videos below to learn more.
How does EGYM work?
EGYM is a system of equipment that guides the member rep-by-rep through workouts. During the member’s onboarding session, they receive a smart wristband that automatically syncs with The Granite YMCA's mobile app. Members enter the circuit at the starting machine and follow a pre-defined order. When the member taps their wristband on the EGYM equipment, the machine will adjust to their personalized settings and provide a guided, game-like workout. The member’s training plan will adjust based on their progress.
How does a member get started?
If you're familiar with the EGYM SmartStrength Circuit, you can drop-in at any time while the Y is open. Members that would like assistance getting started are encouraged to speak with a Wellness Coach to setup an onboarding appointment. During your onboarding session, a Y staff coach will give you your free wristband and walk you though a strength assessment to find your optimal resistance setting. Your coach will also set the machine to your proper range of motion. After this initial time through with a coach, you are good to go! It’s just that simple! if you have any questions, please reach out to Kathy Raiche-Stephens, Director of Healthy Living, at 603.232.8666 or kraiche-stephens@graniteymca.org.
Next time you work out, tap your EGYM wristband on the marked area, and machines will automatically set the weight level and range of motion for you! The smart equipment will adapt and progress you through a workout with an interactive screen. And all of your workouts are logged in The Granite YMCA mobile app without any work needed.
EGYM was developed using state-of-the-art exercise science. Different fitness goals require different workouts—an expert weightlifter works out differently than someone who has never strength trained. In order to make sure that you start at a comfortable level, never overtrain, and always keep improving, EGYM consistently adapts the following equipment settings based on your goal, progress and body type:
- Weight: Training weight will increase or decrease based on your progress and goal
- Repetitions: Number of repetitions to coincide with training goals
- Tempo: Differing tempo to ensure ideal conditions for muscle time under tension
- Duration: Alternate training set length to ensure you will continue to progress
