Flywheel Training

What is Flywheel Training?

We are proud to offer Flywheel Training at Bodyworks Physical Therapy. Flywheels are disc-based machines that spin to provide resistance. They use inertia, or energy that you produce, to provide resistance. As a result, you can vary your effort level during a set of repetitions without having to change weights or bands. Flywheel training is suitable for all types of resistance training from rehabilitation to heavy strength training. There is no maximum resistance, so the sky is the limit with regards to how much strength you can build. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or engaging in intensive strength training, Flywheel Training is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels.

Flywheel Training vs Traditional Weights

Unlike traditional weights that require manual adjustments and preset loads, flywheels allow you to tailor your effort level within each repetition. This adaptability not only enhances efficiency but also promotes versatile and functional muscle engagement throughout the entire movement. Additionally, Flywheel Training’s controlled resistance minimizes joint strain and is particularly effective for injury rehabilitation. In contrast, traditional weights can place varying stress on joints and might not replicate real-world movements as effectively.

Experience Our Premium Flywheel System

Our Flywheel system was designed and built in Sweden, and we have both a platform and a pulley option for upper-body and lower-body strengthening. It has countless applications; from hip and knee weakness to rotator cuff strengthening to sports-specific rehabilitation like increasing hip, core, and shoulder strength in the golf swing. Flywheel training incorporates both concentric and eccentric strengthening which makes it quite effective for rehabilitation of tendonitis conditions. We typically incorporate Flywheel Training right into our treatment sessions with patients that it is appropriate for.

Benefits of Flywheel Training

Efficient Muscle Engagement
Variable Resistance
Reduced Strain
Functional Strength
Time Efficiency
Injury Rehabilitation
Sport-Specific Performance
Endless Progression

FAQs About Flywheel Training

What is flywheel training?

Flywheel training uses a disc-based machine that creates resistance from the energy you generate, rather than fixed weights or bands. This lets you vary your effort within a single repetition, working both the lifting (concentric) and lowering (eccentric) phase of a movement.

Who is flywheel training good for?

Flywheel training is used across a wide range of goals, from early-stage injury rehab to advanced strength training. It’s commonly used for hip and knee weakness, rotator cuff strengthening, tendon injuries, and sport-specific movements like a golf swing.

How is flywheel training different from traditional weight training?

Traditional weights require you to manually change the load, and the eccentric (lowering) phase is often under-trained. Flywheel training automatically adjusts to the effort you put in and emphasizes both directions of movement, which can build strength efficiently while placing less strain on the joint.

Is flywheel training safe for tendon injuries?

Flywheel training’s ability to load both the concentric and eccentric phases of a movement makes it a technique often used in tendon rehab, such as tendonitis recovery. Your therapist determines the appropriate resistance and progression for your specific injury.

Do I need to be an athlete to use flywheel training?

No. Flywheel training is used with patients at all fitness levels, from someone rebuilding basic strength after an injury to competitive athletes working on sport-specific performance.

Is flywheel training covered by insurance?

Flywheel training is typically incorporated into a covered physical therapy session rather than billed as a separate service, so it generally falls under your PT benefits. Contact our team to confirm your specific coverage.

Do you have questions about Flywheel training? Reach out to connect with our experienced physical therapists. We’d love to help you reduce pain, get stronger, and reach your goals!

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