U.S. Army Physical Fitness School Turns Training Upside Down!

Puyallup, Wash. (October 5, 2000)
Experts at the U.S. Army Physical Fitness School (USAPFS) are introducing soldiers to inverted decompression and mobilization. "We teach our Master Fitness Trainers how to use inversion boots," comments USAPFS doctrine writer and instructor Dr. Ed Thomas, "and we often recommend the inversion table for individual training."

Thomas explains that Physical Readiness Training (PRT) should first reorganize the workings of the soldier's body, quickly bringing such benefits as improved posture. Once reformed, soldiers can more quickly master basic body mechanics and management both on and off the ground. "Inversion equipment provides a safe and effective way to begin to train off the ground," he adds.

Thomas, who is an Infantry veteran and Fulbright Scholar, has studied and taught inverted decompression and mobilization for over twenty-five years at numerous universities including The University of Iowa, Emory University, and Northern Illinois University. "Combat soldiers must be ready to carry enormous weights into fast and lethal three-dimensional battlefields," he adds. "Inverted brachiation provides vital decompression, and we have developed a system of training leading into, and out of, the inverted postures. This three-dimensional training helps to tune the vestibular system while compensating for the stress of upright load bearing."

"We're honored that the U.S. Army Physical Fitness School is using our boots on their Web site (at www-benning.army.mil/usapfs)," comments Teeter Hang Ups founder Roger Teeter. "Like other Army veterans, I know what we ask our young Soldiers to do, and I'm pleased that my efforts can be of help to them."

Millions of people are turning the concept of fitness upside-down through the use of quality inversion therapy products like those from Teeter Hang Ups. The results include a healthier back (with markedly less back pain), reduced stress, and increased circulationóall enabling these millions to keep young, flexible, and in good health.

Founded by Roger and Jennifer Teeter nearly two decades ago, Teeter Hang Ups was one of the pioneers of inversion therapy. From the popular inversion table to the variety of other inversion choices available from Teeter Hang Ups, there's an inversion product for almost everyoneóa product which will almost certainly reduce stress, improve brain function, lessen fatigue, even increase overall flexibility and wellness! The leader in inversion therapy products, Teeter Hang Ups specializes solely in products for inversion, and is always working to make inversion even easier and safer than ever before.

For more information on Teeter Hang Ups, please call Kim Grotzke at (253) 840-5252. For general company and inversion therapy information, please visit the Teeter Hang Ups web site, at www.teeterhangups.com.

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Kimberly Grotzke	Teeter Hang Ups Inversion Products	(253) 840-5252