SCIFIT has become the first cardio fitness supplier to gain IFI (Inclusive Fitness Initiative) Stage 2 Accreditation on Upper Body Exercisers.

The PRO1 Upper Body Ergometer joins the company's PRO2® All Body Exerciser and ISO7000R Recumbent Bike which have already gained Stage 2 recognition.

All three products offer step-through seating with a unique fully adjustable, ergonomically designed swivel seat that can be removed to allow for wheelchair access on the PRO1 and PRO2.

The PRO1 adjusts to allow users to work either overhead or standing as well as the traditional seated upper body workout. It comes with an adjustable console to accommodate users at all angles, with adjustable crank arms and reversible action for rotary rowing motion.

The new regulations for Stage 2 created an opportunity for SCIFIT in that new, easy access accessories had to be designed and custom made. SCIFIT can now offer the required wheelchair ramps for Stage 2 Upper Body Exercisers, as an optional accessory to other clients within other global markets.

Steve Wright, SCIFIT Ltd (UK) Key Account Director is a Research Associate on behalf of SCIFIT for the IFI and said: "We recognize that this is a very important market and our equipment is created to suit non-disabled and disabled users equally.

"SCIFIT will continue to work closely with the IFI on the future accreditation of products within its cardiovascular range."