Gyrotonic® training is three-dimensional exercise taught on specially designed weight and pulley based equipment. Founded by Juliu Horvath, in the principles of swimming, yoga, gymnastics, dance and tai chi, Gyrotonic® training is a series of circular and fluid exercises that works the entire body through muscular, skeletal, and cardiovascular stimulation. The system is intended to improve flexibility and balance as well as muscle strength, and to increase overall flexibility and mobility in joints.
Unlike most conventional exercise machines where linear or isolated movements are performed, the Gyrotonic Expansion System® emphasizes multiple joint articulations without compression, thus strengthening ligaments and each attachment. Currently, the Gyrotonic Expansion System® is used worldwide delivering great success with dancers, athletes, rehabilitation facilities, as well as general conditioning for people of all walks of life, age and health.
Maryanne Chaney has studied GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® since 2000 and in 2004 became a certified GYROTONIC® instructor. She is also a certified Pilates instructor. As a dancer and choreographer, she has studied many forms of movement including ballet, modern and irish dance as well as yoga and Alexander technique. She is continually inspired by GYROTONIC® and enjoys uniting all of her movement knowledge and experience into teaching.
