Mitsubishi Precision of Japan has fitted weightlifters’ barbells with
gyroscopes to provide a more balanced work-out. A small motor drives the gyro
inside one of the spheroidal weights, powered by batteries inside the other.
“When you exercise with normal barbells you are just fighting gravity,” says
Hajime Sone of Mitsubishi. “But with the gyro, you are exercising against a
lateral force as well, which is much better exercise for the muscles.”
More from 91av
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Popular articles
Trending 91av articles
1
Largest-ever octopus was great white shark of invertebrate predators
2
QBox theory may offer glimpse of reality deeper than quantum realm
3
Symptoms of early dementia reversed by bespoke treatment plans
4
Exercise advice for long covid may be doing more harm than good
5
Gravity's strength measured more reliably than ever before
6
The monstrous number sequences that break the rules of mathematics
7
Collapse of key ocean current may release billions of tonnes of carbon
8
Can we ‘vaccinate’ ourselves against stress?
9
A whole new way to prevent death from sepsis shows promise
10
Is stem cell therapy about to transform medicine and reverse ageing?
