World Gym Announces Partnership with Marpo, Industry Leader In Rope Training Machines.

Aug. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Livermore, CA, June 28, 2010 - World Gym International, one of the most celebrated fitness brands, announced today it has entered into a partnership with Marpo, the world authority on rope training exercises, to introduce the Marpo's V-Series of Rope Trainers to its worldwide gym membership. Members of World Gym will now have the opportunity to participate in the growing popularity and strength training benefits of rope training, with the top of the line rope training equipment including the V250 Rope Trainer and VMX Multi-Mode Rope Trainer.

“I fell in love with the Rope Trainer the first time I used it. It is a fantastic and unique piece of equipment that is unlike anything I have ever used.” says Bill Windscheif, Vice President of Gym Development for World Gym International. “We anticipate a great deal of buzz to be created with the addition of Marpo to our approved vendor program. World Gym is stepping out of the expected gym model to create an exciting and innovative workout experience.”

“The fitness industry has always looked to the new and improved, and what we offer is true innovation with the best interests of the gym owners and clientele in mind.  We are proud of the fact that gyms have increased their membership by bringing our Rope Trainers into their facilities,” says Marius Popescu, Founder and CEO of Marpo. “From elite athletes to weekend warriors, people love these machines and are amazed at what an incredible workout they provide. We are extremely pleased with the recognition that we have gained over the last few years and look forward to a bright future with World Gym.”

About World Gym:
World Gym (www.worldgym.com) was founded in 1976 by Joe Gold during the glory days of Muscle Beach in Venice, CA.  Since that time, World Gym has evolved into an internationally recognized brand. World Gym currently has over 200 franchisees worldwide and plans include further expansion of the global gym network and the opening of strategically located flagship gyms.

About Marpo:
Marpo (www.marpokinetics.com) is the world’s authority on rope training equipment for strength and cardio fitness workouts. Customers include gyms and fitness facilities of all sizes worldwide. In addition, the US military, the NFL, and the physical therapy community have helped Marpo expand its reach. Renowned for intense and highly customizable workouts, Marpo Rope Trainers have proven themselves to be unparalleled in developing cardiovascular endurance and strength conditioning.

Visit www.marpokinetics.com and become a fan at http://facebook.com/marpokinetics to learn more about the benefits of rope training and fitness.

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Marpo Rope Trainers provide a variety of unique strength and cardio workouts for users of all fitness levels and capabilities. Users can pull the rope in multiple directions and adjust the resistance level to accomodate any workout objective.