YouTube T-Box for optimizing training and therapy
YouTube T-Box example for Back Extensions:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION · The T-BOX
The T-Box® optimizes the T-BOW®'s performance by enabling it to be positioned on elevated and inclined surfaces in a safe, precise, and practical manner. Two standout features of the T-BOW®—its arch, which mimics the natural curvature of the lumbar spine, and its high reactivity for quick and accurate postural adjustments—are greatly elevated. This optimization greatly benefits back extensions, spine-hip mobilizations, core strength exercises, the hip thrust, and postures for relaxation and unblock vertebrae of the spine. Additionally, the T-Box® serves as a versatile jump box with adjustable heights of 53, 63, and 73 cm. It can also be combined with a gym ladder to enhance a wide range of training and therapy options.
EVALUATION CRITERIA · The T-BOX
Since 1995, when the T-BOW® was developed from the needs in physical therapy and
afterwards found the way into fitness and sport, different experiences to place it on elevated
and inclined surfaces has been tried, until 2022 when the T-BOX was created to expand the
performance and therapy training with the T-Bow® in a safe, precise and practical way, in the following positions:
- Position A1 (height 63 cm): the T-BOX with the T-BOW® on it fixed by the 4 holes that
stabilize the 4 rubber feet of the T-BOW®.
- Position A2 (height 63 cm): when the structure A1 is placed near a gym ladder, making
possible to place feet or hands on the ladder bars and the hip-back-neck on the T-BOW®.
- Position B1 (height 63 cm): the T-BOX with the T-BOW® fixed by one of its short sides
in the slit that is on the short side of the T-BOX and the other short side of the T-BOW®
is placed on the floor or on two bricks of wood (20-30-40 cm are practical heights), one
at each side, making possible to adjust its inclination and place the lower part of the
legs under the T-BOW®.
- Position B2 (height 73 cm): the T-BOX is tilted to the highest height and placed next to
a gym ladder (63 cm distance), the T-BOW® fixed by one of its short sides in the slit that
now is on the top of the structure, and the other short side is placed on a bar of the gym
ladder.
- Position C1 (height 53 cm): is a similar structure than Position B1, but the T-BOX is
tilted to the lowest height. In the option of using two bricks of wood to adjust the
inclination, 20-30 cm heights are practical.
- Position C2 (height 63 cm): is a similar structure than Position B2, but the T-BOX is
tilted to the lowest height and placed next to a gym ladder. Note that here the T-BOW®
is closer to the gym ladder (53 cm distance).
- Position D1 (height 63 cm): the T-BOX with two T-BOW®s, combining Position A1 and
Position B1.
- Position D2 (height 63 cm): when the structure D1 is placed near a gym ladder, making
it possible to place feet or hands on the ladder bars and the hip-back-neck on one or
two T-BOW®.
- Position E: is the T-BOX alone, without the T-BOW®, that is a Plyo or Jumping Box,
whose dimensions _ length: 73 cm, width: 53 cm, and height: 63 cm _ allow typical
movements such as step-ups and box jumps on 3 different heights.
The T-BOX in positions A1 and A2 is already unique and a novelty because by being able to
place the T-Bow® in a very secure elevated position, the practitioner has free space to hang his upper and lower part of the body, being able to place the hip, upper/lower back and neck in different positions of the bow of the T-Bow®, supine, prone and lateral, thus providing an extraordinary optimization for the spine mobilization and back stretching, relaxation and restorative postures, and core strength training, in a very healthy and effective way, thanks to the arch of the T-Bow® that is stable, a bit more than the typical physiological lumbar spine, and very reactive for fine and quick postural adjustments. We selected to upload in YouTube a short video of photos of back extensions performed on the T-BOX:
https://bit.ly/T-BOXT-BowBackExtensions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZAJDx1JoIw).
The T-BOX in all the positions can expand the optimization of spine mobilization and back
stretching to the next level. When lying on the T-Bow® on your back, partially blocked
vertebrae cannot sink like they would in a large exercise ball of softer tools like the Bosu, but receive a slight mobilizing pressure. It can also be segmentally mobilized and stretched.
The T-BOX in positions B and C are especially appropriate for relaxation and restorative
postures. Some of them also fit very well in positions A.
The T-BOX in positions A, B and C are especially appropriate for core training, with different
postural dispositions (anti-flexion, anti-extension, anti-rotation and anti-lateral tilt). Positions
B2 and C2 are reserved for high intensity, both either mobilizing legs-hip or trunk. The arch of the T-Bow® gives a bigger range of motion and supports the back anatomically correct.
Position B2 is very effective for stretching the side chain (increased costal flexibility).
The T-BOX in position C1 is especially appropriate for the Hip Thrust. The T-BOX must be
placed against a wall for the highest stability. The upper back is very well supported and
heights of shoulder girdle and feet can be adjusted. Elite athletes can move high weights since the T-Bow® resists static-dynamic loads of more than 400 kg.
Since T-Bands are practical-attached at T-Bow® are applicable in all positions of the T-BOX.
The T-BOX in position A2 is especially appropriate for strength exercises with extra loads such T-Bands, medicine balls, dumbbells, discs and barbells. Also, with the help of the ladder it is very effective in strengthening and stretching the side chain (increased costal flexibility).
Position E: is the T-BOX alone, without the T-Bow®, that is a Plyo or Jumping Box, whose
dimensions _ length: 73 cm, width: 53 cm, and height: 63 cm _ allow typical movements such as step-ups and box jumps on 3 different heights.
Relevance for the fitness & health industry
Having tested that the T-Box® provides security, precision and practicality to the positioning of the T-Bow® elevated and inclined, and that it expands a great deal the performance and therapy training with the T-Bow® as pointed out in the previous chapter, we can assure that the T-Box® effectively help the fitness, health and therapy optimization of its users.
The T-Box® with the T-Bow® is a very attractive design, which gives the user a lot of security and motivates practice and experimentation. For example, for older adults who find it difficult to get down to the ground, it offers a plus of attractiveness and efficiency..
User motivation
The T-BOX with the T-Bow® is a very attractive design, which gives the user a lot of security
and motivates practice and experimentation. For example, for older adults who find it difficult to get down to the ground, it offers a plus of attractiveness and efficiency.
Quality & design
The T-Box® was developed in 2022 in Súria (Barcelona, EU) and underwent several optimizations in 2023, including the introduction of a version designed for the Wood T-Bow®. This sturdy wooden box is engineered to fit the T-Bow® perfectly, it is made of Poplar E-Wood, weighing 20 kg and measuring 73 cm in length, 53 cm in width, and 63 cm in height. It has four top holes to securely attach the rubber feet of the T-Bow®. It also includes two internal cross-reinforcing components for enhanced strength and stability, as well as side holes for practical handling, making it very easy to move and change its positions.
The T-Box® is very stable if the ground is flat and not slippery. If this were not the case, 8 rubber feet are added, like those of the T-Bow®, to place them on the bases of the box, thus achieving a very stable consistency reactivity.
There is a design of the T-Box® that can be shipped unassembled to keep costs as low as possible and save you money on shipping.
The model for the Wood T-Bow® includes minor modifications, such as four holes for securing the PVC feet, resulting in a slightly larger size.
There is another design of the T-Box® in which you can open/close it and put T-Bow®s and other training tools inside.
Therefore, we can offer a T-Box® that fits the HDPE-plastic T-Bow®, which might be more attractive for fitness and sport, and another T-Box® that fits the Wood T-BOW®, which migth be a combination more attractive for Yoga and pilates studios and therapy-rehabilitation centers, but both have the same functionality and allow variations of exercises applied to different levels of difficulty, from general fitness to elite athletes.
As an extra, the T-Box® alone is a Plyo or Jumping Box, whose dimensions length: 73 cm, width: 53 cm, and height: 63 cm allow typical movements such as step-ups and box jumps, being an excellent tool for a strength training area.
Ecology & sustainability
The T-Box® is a very durable construction, and next, evidently, we searched for sustainably sourced FSC wood. Our commitment to environmental responsibility has guided the T-Bow® project since its inception in 1995. We prioritize high-quality, recyclable components and utilize ultraviolet stabilizers to ensure durability through years of use. Our focus on sustainability extends to the natural Wood T-Bow® and T-Box®, which are made from sustainably sourced, FSC-certified wood, representing the "gold standard" for eco-friendly materials. Together, the T-Box® and T-Bow® create a timeless classic for optimizing movement while minimizing environmental impact and maximizing customer investment.
Design & Production
The idea and functional design were developed by the expert team at T-Bow Fit International.
Production and technical design were handled by Josep Gras-Sibila, an artistic carpenter, in 2022, with optimized versions created by Josep Gras-Sibila and Xavier Gangolells in 2023 at Fusteria Gangolells in Súria (Barcelona, EU).
Athletes in the photos who also contributed training ideas
Carlos Lirio-Ibánez and Iván Farré-Sánchez
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