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⚫ '''Soloflex''' refers to both the Soloflex exercise machine and to the company, Soloflex, Inc., (established in ] by Jerry Wilson) that created the Soloflex machine. Instead of pulley, the Soloflex used an elastomer Weightstrap made of heavy-duty rubber to create variable resistance. The company started out as Bucksteel Mfg in ] in a small plant on the old ] base south of town.
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⚫ '''Soloflex''' refers to both the Soloflex exercise machine and to Soloflex, Inc., the company that created and produces it. Instead of pulleys, the Soloflex used an elastomer Weightstrap made of heavy-duty rubber to create variable resistance. The company started out as Bucksteel Mfg in ], in a small plant on the old ] base south of town. It is now based in ].


==History== ==History==
The idea behind the weight straps came from Jerry's days flying small airplanes. The resistance on the plane's controls came from the ]. Jerry used this idea to create the Weightstraps that provide enough resistance to equal large amounts of free weight. Soloflex, Inc. was established in 1978 by Jerry Wilson. The idea behind the weight straps came from Jerry's days flying small airplanes. The resistance on the plane's controls came from the ]. Jerry used this idea to create the Weightstraps that provide enough resistance to equal large amounts of free weight.


In ], the company relocated to ]. After the move to ], Bucksteel changed its name to Soloflex. Over time, several additions to the machine were made such as butterfly attachments and leg extensions. The newest product addition is the Soloflex Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Platform. Vibrating while you’re lifting weights is thought to magnify the conditioning effects to help promote faster muscle growth. In 1980, the company relocated to ]. After the move to ], Bucksteel changed its name to Soloflex. The company then used model Scott Madsen in an infomercial to promote their product.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/clark-county/index.ssf/2010/10/famed_soloflex_model_sentenced_to_prison_for_embezzling_from_uncles_vancouver_business.html#incart_mce|title=Famed Soloflex model sentenced to prison for embezzling from uncle's Vancouver business|author1-link=Bryan Denson|last=Denson|first=Bryan|date=October 4, 2010|work=]|accessdate=10 October 2010}}</ref> By 1984, the company's sales had grown to $18 million annually.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=McCallum|first=Jack|title=Everybody's Doin' It|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=December 3, 1984|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1122903/2/index.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119181529/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1122903/2/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 19, 2013|accessdate=10 November 2012}}</ref> Over time, several additions to the machine were made, such as butterfly attachments and leg extensions. The newest product addition is the Soloflex Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Platform. Vibrating while you are lifting weights is thought to magnify the conditioning effects to help promote faster muscle growth.


==Products== ==Products==
Soloflex home gym machines use an elastic element to provide resistance. The product also comes with an instructional ].
Soloflex machines use an elastic element to provide resistance which means "As any spring or elastomer is stretched the force required to keep it moving increases exponentially. The barbell arm is a variable geometry lever that increases in leverage exponentially to match the force required. The result - a predictable and constant load to the user."{{Fact|date=March 2007}}


Soloflex's WBV Platform recently made news in July 2007 for a Consumer Reports review, that demonstrated it had been using claims from research that may not apply to their machine. "At press time, even the research on its Web site involved competitors’ products and lab machines. Some research suggests that certain vibrating machines might help improve strength and balance, but our experts said it’s unclear whether the Soloflex would. Its vibration levels differ from those studied."<ref></ref> Soloflex's WBV Platform made news in July 2007 for a ] review that demonstrated it had been using claims from research that may not apply to their machine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-07-09 |title=Soloflex Refutes Consumer Reports Article |url=https://www.outsidebusinessjournal.com/press-releases/soloflex-refutes-consumer-reports-article/ |access-date=2022-12-05 |website=Outside Business Journal |language=en}}</ref> "At press time, even the research on its Website involved competitors' products and lab machines. Some research suggests that certain vibrating machines might help improve strength and balance, but our experts said it's unclear whether the Soloflex would. Its vibration levels differ from those studied."<ref></ref>


Soloflex refuted the articles comments on burning calories, but did not comment on other claims. Soloflex disputed the article's comments on burning calories, but did not comment on other claims.{{Citation needed|date=May 2014}}


As of April 29, 2023, the Soloflex website was shut down and an email sent from the company confirmed they are shutting down operations
⚫ ==References==
<ref>{{Cite web | title=Soloflex On-Line | url=https://soloflex.com/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19981207042702/http://www.soloflex.com:80/ | access-date=2024-12-26 | archive-date=1998-12-07}}</ref>
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Soloflex
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerJerry Wilson
Designed1978; 47 years ago (1978)
ManufacturerSoloflex
Produced1978-April 2023

Soloflex refers to both the Soloflex exercise machine and to Soloflex, Inc., the company that created and produces it. Instead of pulleys, the Soloflex used an elastomer Weightstrap made of heavy-duty rubber to create variable resistance. The company started out as Bucksteel Mfg in Roswell, New Mexico, in a small plant on the old Army Air Force base south of town. It is now based in Hillsboro, Oregon.

History

Soloflex, Inc. was established in 1978 by Jerry Wilson. The idea behind the weight straps came from Jerry's days flying small airplanes. The resistance on the plane's controls came from the bungee cord. Jerry used this idea to create the Weightstraps that provide enough resistance to equal large amounts of free weight.

In 1980, the company relocated to Hillsboro, Oregon. After the move to Oregon, Bucksteel changed its name to Soloflex. The company then used model Scott Madsen in an infomercial to promote their product. By 1984, the company's sales had grown to $18 million annually. Over time, several additions to the machine were made, such as butterfly attachments and leg extensions. The newest product addition is the Soloflex Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Platform. Vibrating while you are lifting weights is thought to magnify the conditioning effects to help promote faster muscle growth.

Products

Soloflex home gym machines use an elastic element to provide resistance. The product also comes with an instructional DVD.

Soloflex's WBV Platform made news in July 2007 for a Consumer Reports review that demonstrated it had been using claims from research that may not apply to their machine. "At press time, even the research on its Website involved competitors' products and lab machines. Some research suggests that certain vibrating machines might help improve strength and balance, but our experts said it's unclear whether the Soloflex would. Its vibration levels differ from those studied."

Soloflex disputed the article's comments on burning calories, but did not comment on other claims.

As of April 29, 2023, the Soloflex website was shut down and an email sent from the company confirmed they are shutting down operations

See also

References

  1. Denson, Bryan (October 4, 2010). "Famed Soloflex model sentenced to prison for embezzling from uncle's Vancouver business". The Oregonian. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  2. McCallum, Jack (December 3, 1984). "Everybody's Doin' It". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  3. "Soloflex Refutes Consumer Reports Article". Outside Business Journal. 2007-07-09. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  4. Consumer Reports Article
  5. "Soloflex On-Line". Archived from the original on 1998-12-07. Retrieved 2024-12-26.

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