Gyrotonic

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GYROTONIC (also known as the Gyrotonic Expansion System or GXS) is an exercise system created by Juliu Horvath, an ethnic Hungarian born in Romania. Horvath, who was trained as a ballet dancer, sought asylum in the United States in the 1960s and developed the Gyrotonic system there, after an injured Achilles tendon brought his dance career to a halt. He began to practice yoga, and developed a system called "Yoga for Dancers", which eventually evolved into GYROKINESIS.

GYROTONIC exercises employ movements found in swimming, yoga, gymnastics, and tai chi, using machines developed by Horvath. The system is intended to improve flexibility and balance as well as muscle strength, and to increase overall flexibility and mobility in joints. It has been compared to and contrasted with Pilates but offers much more flexion.

After starting in New York City, Master Trainers and Trainers have established studios in locations across the globe, including San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, and Paris. It is widely used by dancers, athletes, and in rehabilitation facilities, as well as for general conditioning for all walks of life.

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Keegan, Lynn, Healing With Complementary & Alternative Therapies, p. 194. Thomson Delmar, 2000.
Carole Buia (Febrary 19, 2001). "Gyrotonic Expansion System". Retrieved on 2007-02-20.