Building a fit, toned body while living in one place can be difficult, but it’s almost impossible to keep it while travelling. Maintaining a regular physical training regime normally required a full gym full of bulky fitness equipment such as squat racks, olympic weightlifting bars, free weights, and benches.
Bodyweight exercises can only take a gym-trained physique so far, and even the most advanced calisthenics programs can’t deliver the same level as hypertrophy as a resistance training workout.
There are a number of resistance training solutions available on the market today, but most are targeted towards individuals that are seeking home gym solutions for spaces such as apartments or studios that don’t have a lot of floor space. There is a real lack of portable travel fitness solutions on the market that, until now, hasn’t been addressed.
A new Kickstarter campaign, however, is offering frequent flying fitness enthusiasts the ability to take almost an entire gym worth of equipment in their carry on luggage. The XBAR FLYT is the successor to the wildly popular XBAR portable fitness solution, and is a refined, lighter, more feature rich version of its predecessor. Described as the world’s most versatile and travel friendly fitness solution, the FLYT is a groundbreaking, superlight weight lifting system.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the specs, design, and features of the XBAR FLYT workout system and find out what makes it unique to help you decide whether it’s a crowdfunding campaign worth backing.
What is the XBAR FLYT?
The XBAR FLYT is a new Kickstarter-backed portable training solution that offers a broad spectrum of functionality. The FLYT is the successor to the original XBAR fitness bar, which was released on Kickstarter in 2014 and received triple funding, shipping thousands of XBAR training solutions to as many satisfied backers around the world.
The XBAR FLYT is the second iteration of the XBAR solution, expanding upon and improving on the features of the previous version in a lighter, more flexible, more feature-rich update. The core XBAR concept consists of a transportable bar that is attached to resistance bands to deliver weight training functionality, mimicking all of the exercises that can be performed in a full size gym.
The XBAR FLYT, however, is an evolution of the original XBAR concept. The newer updated FLYT workout system offers a number of unique advantages that make it ideal for travelling fitness enthusiasts. One of the biggest advantages offered by the FLYT is that the bar can now be broken into two separate barbells, making it easy to store in any suitcase or backpack.
The resistance bands offered by the XBAR FLYT are the ideal companion for the fitness enthusiast on the go. It’s not possible to take the huge amount of weight required for a full free weight set with you on a flight, or in a backpack up the side of a hiking trail to train amongst nature, but the highly lightweight and portable nature of the XBAR FLYT can be taken anywhere with no consequences.
Let’s take a look at some of the design features of the FLYT to see how it improves upon the original XBAR design:
Design & Features
The FLYT offers a number of improvements over the previous XBAR iteration. The ergonomic grip and rubberized exterior remains the same, but the bar is now equipped with two “Hex Connect” hexagon docks. These docks are attached to the ends of the bar and resemble small weights, but offer a dynamic range of functionality.
The Hex Connect docks can be used to link the resistance bands of the XBAR system to the bar in order to deliver six different landing angles. The quick release and connect system of the FLYT provides seamless transitions between floor based and standing exercises- the push-button disconnect system also allows users to separate the bar into two individual handles that can be used to perform an even greater range of exercises.
When broken into two pieces the XBAR FLYT measures in at just 18 inches in length, making it small enough to fit into carry-on luggage. The snap-guard resistance bands of the FLYT deliver a massive pull weight with an adjustable range of motion suitable for all levels of fitness expertise. The band itself attaches to the bar via a heavy duty zinc-coated quick clip, which clips onto 360 degree rotating zinc coated steel swivels.
The XBAR FLYT can be used to perform a broad range of exercises, including resistance squats, bench press, resistance push ups, overhead resistance band presses, curls, and tricep extensions.
The new splittable bar also opens up a new range of dual action exercises such as army crawls, lateral raises, and fly pushups. There are three hand placement options on the XBAR FLYT- regular, close, and wide grip, allowing users to target a diverse range of muscles for maximum workout efficiency.
XBAR FLYT Verdict
The XBAR FLYT Kickstarter campaign is currently underway, and has already reached $19,000 USD in backing toward a $75,000 USD goal in the first few days of its campaign. If you’d like to back the XBAR FLYT, early bird specials are still available that deliver a full FLYT “Base” kit that offers the XBAR FLYT bar, a workout guide, and a cinch sack, and ships anywhere in the US.
If you’re looking for the ultimate portable travel fitness system, the XBAR FLYT is an improvement on an already successful travel fitness option, and is definitely worth backing.
