MEDIA RELEASE PR36008
Flexcushion (R), Innovative Fitness Workout Prop Derived from Sumo, to be
Demonstrated in Pilates and Yoga Programs at Inner IDEA Conference in Palm Springs on
September 12
TOKYO, Sept. 7/Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/--
-A big hit in Japan's health & fitness market to make its debut at Inner IDEA
Conference-
SANTEPLUS, Inc. announced the debut of Flexcushion (R) at a major health & fitness
conference, "Inner IDEA 2009", which will be held from September 10 to 13 at La
Quinta Resort & Club, Palm Springs, CA.
Flexcushion (R) is a big hit in Japan, more than 20,000 pieces sold since its
launch in 2007. Regardless of level of flexibility, Flexcushion (R) helps to execute
exercises such as stretch, yoga, and mat Pilates properly and more effectively by
helping to maintain a neutral pelvis while seated. The magic cushion is widely used
by national chain health clubs in Japan and by top athletes including 5 professional
baseball teams and several national teams.
At the Inner IDEA Conference, "Mat Pilates with Flexcushion" will be demonstrated
by Katherine & Kimberly Corp, co-owners of Pilates on Fifth, the largest Pilates
studio in New York City. The twin sisters founded Pilates Academy International, a
Pilates certification program that has certified more than 400 teachers to date. The
Corp sisters have been using Flexcushion (R) since 2007.
"Yoga with Flexcushion" will be demonstrated by Laura D. Sachs, a famous yoga
instructor in San Francisco and the creator of E-motion(R).
Flexcushion (R) was invented by Nao Sakata, MBA. When he was a member of the sumo
team at Rikkyo University in Japan, he had difficulty with sumo's "matawari" (splits)
training, which was essential for sumo. Later, he found it easier to stretch the
adductor, hamstring, and muscles around the hip joint when he sat on the circular
straw edge (2 inches high) of "dohyo" (sumo ring), which is now the front height of
Flexcushion (R).
SANTEPLUS plans to exhibit the product during the conference, and plans to launch a
certification program in 2010.
For details on Flexcushion (R) and its sessions at Inner IDEA Conference, go to:
Source: SANTEPLUS, Inc.
Contact:
Nao Sakata
SANTEPLUS, Inc.
Phone: +81-3-3437-3135
Fax: +81-3-6203-8368
E-mail: info@flexcushion.com
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