Matrix Fitness Launches New Medically-certified Products to Build Strength & Mobility

COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. (March 01, 2019) – Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, is introducing a new line of medically-certified equipment to meet the needs of rehabilitation and active-aging facilities. Comprised of three selectorized strength units and two cardio machines, the line offers enhanced versatility and adjustability to build strength and improve patient mobility. 

“Historically, Matrix has been known for creating innovative products for general fitness facilities, but recently we identified the need to create better solutions for the rehabilitation and active-aging segment,” said Chris Adsit, senior global strength product manager. “By working with local organizations, therapists and doctors, we learned what was necessary to make highly impactful, practical and population-specific equipment.”

Dan Russo, manager PT/OT department for Group Health Cooperative of South-Central Wisconsin, collaborated with product managers and engineers during the development of the products. “As a physical therapist, we’ve got very specific ideas on what we want for our patients,” stated Russo. “We were able to work with the Matrix team on how to tailor their equipment for the physical therapy population. I haven’t seen a lot of the things they’re putting into the equipment anywhere else.”

The products earned the Med CE Certification under the European Medical Device directive and are specifically manufactured to meet stringent international standards for safety, biocompatible materials and function to help healthcare providers follow exact training protocols and implement patient programs with confidence. In line with Matrix’ dedication to meaningful innovation, each product provides advanced ergonomics, enhanced versatility and intuitive adjustability. 

Med CE Products

The Medical Leg Press helps therapists guide clients through a full spectrum of rehabilitation and progression programs, always working with the weight, position and range of motion that’s right for their client’s unique needs. Band hooks allow for plyometric and elastic exercises, and a wide range of options make it easy for medical professionals to customize their leg press to the particular injuries or limitations of their clients.

The Medical Leg Extension/Leg Curl gives medical professionals options like easy modification and small incremental weight adjustments so clients can make progress working with the weight, position and range of motion ideal for their unique needs. 

The Medical Adjustable Pulley features a wide range of starting points, low starting weight and a 1:2 pulley ratio so medical professionals can pinpoint the ideal exercises for their client’s needs and build progressions.

The R3xm Recumbent Cycle lets therapists incorporate low-impact cardio earlier in their clients’ continuum of care.

The T3xm Treadmill makes it easy for clients with limited abilities to get moving and incorporate walking earlier in prescriptive exercise progression programs.

 To learn more about the new medical products, visit matrixfitness.com/medical.

About Matrix Fitness

Matrix Fitness (matrixfitness.com) is the fastest-growing commercial brand in the world and is the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech. Matrix is comprised of a complete line of cardiovascular, group training and strength-training equipment for health clubs and other fitness facilities.

About Johnson Health Tech 

Johnson Health Tech, Inc. (JHT), Taiwan, is among the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness equipment manufacturers and is home to some of the most respected brands in the fitness industry, including: Matrix, Vision, and Horizon. The company manufactures a wide assortment of fitness equipment for both commercial and residential use, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes and strength training equipment. JHT’s global management headquarters is based in Taichung, Taiwan, with global product development, marketing and engineering based in Cottage Grove, Wis.