Why KBox4?

I recently made a purchase that seems to have generated some interest among those who I train with.  

The purchase was a KBox4 Pro, I’ll let you go ahead and Google it if you’re unaware.  If you’ve heard of it then congratulations, SimpliFaster has successfully made it into your advertising algorithm.   

The questions generally don’t come until somebody sees the price tag. Units sell for three thousand bucks… and that’s without the necessary attachments to actually use the darn thing.  

Why would I spend money on a hunk of aluminium with a flywheel attached?  

Mostly because I value effectiveness above all else.  

The Kbox is built in Sweden and uses flywheel technology.  Mainly it uses inertia to create self-created resistance for a variety of exercises.  Self-limiting exercise is great in a rehabilitation environment, which is why my unit (I bought used because I’m a cheapskate) was originally used in a PT clinic.  

The unit also comes with a KMeter, which assess the power output and range of motion for every rep, both concentrically and eccentrically.  This brings me to the 2nd reason I bought it - instantaneous feedback.  By getting feedback on every repetition I’m able to train harder and smarter knowing what my body is doing from moment to moment.   Really awesome stuff.   

Another reason I bought the KBox4 is that it takes up less than a bookshelf worth of space.  I’m able to work out in the morning or evening without moving around furniture or losing access to the guest room.   It’s not that I don’t like squat racks, I just don’t like squat racks next to the futon.  It’s weird.   

I’m looking forward to future writing about the effects of the KBox on my training outcomes.   So far, I really just have some unneeded fatigue as I’ve been using it like a kid with a new Christmas toy.  As I learn more about the nuance of eccentric load training, I have no doubt the results will come.   

Money well spent?  To be determined!