Medical and Personal Testimonials

"Amanda Topaz has a mission to introduce Trapeze to the world as a form of exercise. To this end..she succeeds!

In just six 1-hour sessions, which included stretching before and after and working out on the Static Trapeze and hanging rope I found that I had increased upper and lower body strength, increased flexibility, increased stamina, improved balance and posture. I also found that I had a great sense of well-being and accomplishment. These are just some of the benefits that I found the Trapeze helps to develop.

I found that the bursitis in my right shoulder that had not gone away in the past 6-8 months (and I practice yoga several times a week) had been completely resolved. I also found that the rotator cuff strain in my left shoulder, also 6-8 months ongoing, was 50-70 percent improved, with a decrease in pain and increase in range of motion (flexibility).

The best thing about this form of exercise is that it is a world of fun! Explore it...you won't be disappointed."

Dr. Richard Janof

Chiropractor

Clinical Nutritionist

Certified Diabetic Educator

"Doing Trapeze and Spanish web with Amanda has increased my overall strength dramatically. I've noticed the most changes in my upper body, back and abdominal strength. I have a lot of injuries from years of snowboarding and I've found that that working against the load of my own body weight and gravity has been the best way to gain and maintain strength that I've find highly functional. In the past I've utilized exercise systems that are compressive in nature (ie: Pilates, yoga and weight training.) I found that I achieved a modicum of strength but I always felt that I had to be careful of my already compromised joints. Because of the distractive component of pulling my own body weight up onto the trapeze or the ropes I had to learn how to maintain integrity in my joints and at the same time resource a new kind of strength. Amanda has created a safe way for me to explore, play and get strong!"

Kelly Kane
Founder and President Kane Institute of Core Integration
Student of Romana at Pilates Inst. NYC

"Trapeze training is a great way for anybody to learn how to use their strength in conjunction with there body. Its so much fun you don't realize how hard your working until you're finished. It's great for any athlete who wants to get better at body control, coordination and muscular conditioning. It was my pleasure to train with Amanda Topaz and learn the intricacies of Trapeze training."

Tony Brown
Personal Training Manager
Equinox University Instructor

 

"I have tried a lot of different training techniques; from kettlebells to isometric hand grips to towel pullups -- the list goes on. I still felt that I was not training to my fullest potential. Only one month into training with Amanda on rope (spanish web) I could feel that I had a much more powerful grip and having a strong grip is key to being one of the best in the business. 17 Championships! Swept my division!! Thanks to Amanda and that freakin' rope!!!"

Rich Callero, 17 Time Arm Wrestling Champion, New York Division

"Doing the trapeze with you that day was the most fun i've had in a loooooong time! that was the coolest. man - and my arms ACHED for days after that! but i would do it again in an instant! it was a total THRILL! thanks so much for the crash-course mini lesson!"

Ilka Perdinhas