Gyrotonic comes from the word "gyro" meaning spiral or circle.
A challenging way of moving and exercising the body, the Gyrotonic Expansion System.
It is also known as the Gyrotonic Expansion System or GXS.
It is an exercise system created by Juliu Horvath, an ethnic Hungarian .

Answered by Shweta Singh , an ibibo Advisor, at 9:39 PM on January 27, 2009

Gyrotonic is a type of exercise and training system. It involves the use of special exercise equipment that includes both weights and pulleys and combines principles of swimming, yoga and dance. It also incorporates principles of tai chi. Gyrotonic training seeks to stimulate the cardiovascular, skeletal, and muscular systems of the body, using circular, fluid workouts.

Answered by Shishir , an ibibo Master, at 9:35 AM on January 10, 2009

Gyrotonic (also known as the Gyrotonic Expansion System or GXS) is an exercise system
Gyrotonic system there, after an injured Achilles tendon brought his dance career to a halt. He began to practice yoga, and developed a system called "Yoga for Dancers," which eventually evolved into Gyrokinesis.

Gyrotonic exercises employ movements found in swimming, yoga, gymnastics, and tai chi, using specialized machines developed by Horvath. The system is intended to improve flexibility and balance as well as muscle strength, and to increase overall flexibility and mobility in joints. It has been compared to and contrasted with Pilates but offers much more flexion.

Answered by Sanjay , an ibibo Specialist, at 2:31 PM on January 09, 2009

Gyrotonic (also known as the Gyrotonic Expansion System or GXS) is an exercise system created by Juliu Horvath, an ethnic Hungarian born in Romania.He began to practice yoga, and developed a system called "Yoga for Dancers," which eventually evolved into Gyrokinesis.Gyrotonic exercises employ movements found in swimming, yoga, gymnastics, and tai chi, using specialized machines developed by Horvath. The system is intended to improve flexibility and balance as well as muscle strength, and to increase overall flexibility and mobility in joints. It has been compared to and contrasted with Pilates but offers much more flexion.
http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Gyrotonic

Answered by Laxmikantha , an ibibo Master, at 1:41 PM on January 09, 2009

GYROTONIC
A system designed to exercise the musculature while mobilizing and articulating the joints. Gyrotonic was conceived regarding key principles of gymnastics, swimming, ballet, and yoga through which major muscle groups are worked interdependently and in an integrated manner. This system is served by a series of specially designed exercise equipment that is built around the human body with all regards to total freedom in movement, no restriction to speed and versatility, and enhancement rather than distraction from coordination, strength, and flexibility. The motion patterns are natural, turbulence-free, and pure, with no interruption, creating a bridge between contraction and extension through the rotating movement of the joints, resulting in a balanced support system for the skeleton. Each exercise is synchronized with a corresponding breathing pattern and is performed with either a rhythm or melodic rhythmical expression, creating a gentle or vigorous cardiovascular-aerobic stimulation, depending on the intensity and speed of the execution. (Adapted from www.gyrotonic.com.)

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Answered by Arle Rambabu , an ibibo Master, at 10:22 AM on January 09, 2009