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Sling Training with deflection pulley

Fitness training with your own body weight. Entire movement sequences and muscle chains are trained to improve not only strength but also muscle coordination. Sling trainers with pulley extend the training considerably with rotating and alternating exercises. Sling training is the ideal basis for your fitness training.

Sling trainer with deflection pulley – full body training with your own body weight

Sling trainers – the mobile fitness revolution

Sling trainers are probably the smallest, complete gym in the world. They provide a versatile and effective workout from full-body exercises to isolation exercises. All you need for your fitness training is a suspension possibility and your own body weight. With a Sling Trainer you always have a whole gym with you.

The sling trainer principle

A sling trainer is a tool for body weight training that helps you to optimally dose your body weight – i.e. your training weight – in each exercise. To illustrate this, imagine that you want to perform a rowing exercise. This would involve pulling your body up at a holding point until your chest is at the level of the holding point. The more horizontally you are positioned, the more of your body weight you have to lift with each repetition. With a sling trainer you can choose the angle of the sling trainer so that you always get the right training weight. This principle can be applied to every looping exercise.

Effective whole body training with the sling trainer

In sling training, muscles are not trained isolated from each other, but always in combination. This is not only closer to everyday life, but also more effective. You don’t just train more muscles at the same time, but improve inter- and intramuscular coordination. Since the grips of a deflection pulley sling trainer only provide an unstable support, especially the deep-seated muscles (core training) must work constantly in order to enable a smooth execution of the exercise. This improves the interaction of the muscle groups during sling training, the body can work more effectively and you improve your body awareness significantly. Positive side effect: the calorie consumption is significantly higher than in a conventional workout, as more muscle mass is active.

Sling training with alternating & rotating exercises thanks to the deflection pulley

Dynamic sling training thanks to the deflection pulley

Although training with sling trainers is very versatile and effective, conventional sling trainers have one major disadvantage: The two grip ropes are rigidly attached to the same point and must be the same length at all times. This limits the exercise variety and does not allow alternating exercises. The dynamic sling trainers by aeroSling offer a significantly wider exercise range and increased instability due to the deflection pulley, which makes sling training much more effective and versatile.

Sling training with maximum effectiveness & freedom of movement

With aeroSling Sling Trainers, the main rope, to which the two handles are attached, can run over the deflection pulley. This has two advantages: First, the user must actively compensate for instability, which increases the coordinative aspect of sling training. On the other hand, this results in a lot of additional exercises where the arms or legs can be moved independently. This allows alternating and rotating movements that static sling trainers simply cannot offer.

Sling Trainers of the highest quality

aeroSling Sling Trainers are premium products for athletes with high demands. Only really innovative fitness equipment promises long-term fun in training and therefore optimal training success. All sling trainers by aeroSling are made of high-quality components in climbing quality. They are designed for hard conditions and perform their duty indoor just like they do outdoors. The maximum training load of our sling trainers of 200 kg is far above the market standard and the special construction of our sling trainers allows a maximum number of exercises.

Comparison of aeroSling models

aeroSling modelELITESet BASICELITE plusSet PROSet TOP
Door anchor
Online-DVD
HandlesGRP (glass fibre-reinforced plastic)GRP (glass fibre-reinforced plastic)AluminiumAluminiumAluminium
Grip carabiner for full expandability
Integrated foot straps
Flex Handle XL for hip & thigh

1x

2x

Mount wall & ceiling mount
PulleySlide bearingSlide bearingBall bearing (Ultra Pulley)Ball bearing (Ultra Pulley)Ball bearing (Ultra Pulley)
Power Spring
Weight0.75 kg1.5 kg0.9 kg1.7 kg2.1 kg

Training Focus

Suspension trainers are the all-in-one tool of functional training. You can train strength, coordination, and mobility and only need your bodyweight as training resistance.

Strength
Endurance
Coordination
Mobility

FAQ – frequently asked questions

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The aeroSling is a sling trainer, a suspended deflection pulley trainer to be precise, that adds a whole new dimension of sling training due to its innovative pulley. The deflection pulley has two major advantages when compared to common static sling trainers that can be summarized in short like this
1. increased instability:

At any time the main rope can slide along the suspended pulley. This means that the trainee has to invest a higher amount of balance and coordination compared to static sling trainers in order to stabilize themself during the exercises. This also demands a greater investment of strength. Thus, the instable training with the aeroSling suspended deflection pulley trainer demands and develops a better body control and strength than common static sling trainers in the same amount of time. aeroSling training, therefore, is significantly more effective.
2. a wider exercise variety

On the one hand, the suspended deflection pulley gives you new variations of existing exercises, e.g. alternating exercises. During biceps curls, e.g., you can alternatingly train your left and right arm instead of working them simultaneoulsy. This way you can better dose you training and in contrast to one-arm barbell curls your ‘inactive’ side always works to stabilize your body. On the other hand, the suspended deflection pulley gives you completely new exercises that a static sling trainer simply can’t offer. The so-called power pulls, e.g., is a great upper-body exercise that challenges your upper body muscles and coordination. It will give you everything that common push ups or butterflies will give you with the addition of a great core and arm training.
Should you have slight doubts whether sling training with a suspended deflection pulley could be too difficult for a beginner we can put your mind at rest here. The great thing about sing training is the possibility to adjust your training load infinitely variable by just changing the angle in which you position yourself towards the suspension point. So should an exercise become too difficult because of the suspended deflection pulley you can easily change your angle into a degree in which you can do the exercise with problem. The additional training impulse created by the instability of the suspended deflection pulley will easily make up for the reduced training load you are moving. And should you nevertheless prefer to do a specific exercise without the suspended deflection pulley you can always just block it.

The main aspects separating the aeroSling from its competitors are its various expansion options and customizability as well as its set-up using highly durable ropes and slings instead of bands. The deflection pulley is yet another difference which enables a multitude of exercises and exercise variations, but especially alternating (between left and right side) exercises. Using the deflection pulley instead of a fixed anchor point adds a much higher instability during training and may increase the training effect. More on the deflection pulley can be found in the first answer above. The fundamental principal of sling training, however, remains the same with all types of sling trainers. So whatever exercise you can do with a static sling trainer you can also do with the aeroSling.

The space you will need in order to train with the aeroSling depends on your height, your arm length as well as on the chosen exercise. Please use following target values as a base:

  • 80cm on left and right side of the anchor point (arm span).
  • Minimum of 260cm from anchor point in direction of use.

These values should be seen as ideal in order to make use of the full exercise potential of the aeroSling.

In general, the aeroSling can be mounted onto anything sturdy enough to hold the user. You can always just use the door anchor that comes with every aeroSling sling trainer to mount the sling trainer in a door that can easily withstand the resulting forces. Or you use the anchorsling to wrap it around a suitable object. Thanks to the carabiner and the removable door anchor the anchor sling of the aeroSling can very easily be wrapped around a tree or a lamp post. The third mounting solution that we can offer is the aeroSling T-Mount to mount the aeroSling to a wall or ceiling. For all mounting methods, please make sure that the suspension point can withstand the resulting forces without any problems.

Here you can see some possible mounting options.

You may install the door anchor on any sturdy door, granted that the distance between door and door frame is not too tight. We recommend using the product in direction of door closure only. This means that the door anchor shall always be on the side of the door that points away from you when opening the door.

Yes, the product includes ceiling mount screws which are specially tested for this purpose. For any type of installment, please consider the requirements and conditions of the ceiling or wall.

The installation of the aeroSling does not have to follow specific height requirements. Nevertheless, please consider the following: measuring from its handles, the hanging aeroSling in its full length (not with shortened rope) should hang approx. 20cm above the ground. At the same time, the deflection pulley should hang higher than head-height. Please also consider that the space requirements increase the longer the aeroSling is set up, because the movement radius becomes bigger. The maximal elongation is 195 cm (77 in) excluding the anchor sling and 290 cm (114 in) including the anchor sling. If your anchor point is higher you can add additional anchor slings (100 cm / 40 in each) to increase the length of the installation.

aeroSling Suspension

The aeroSling is approved for a maximum training load of 200 kg, provided that it is properly installed. This means that even trainees with a bodyweight of 200 kg (440 lb) can do every exercise if the anchor point can withstand the resulting forces. The breaking load, i.e. the ability to withstand load peaks, is many times higher than the training load and allows for a safe training at any time. All parts of the aeroSling ELITE have strong break loads:

  • Anchor sling – mounted according to manual – breaking load 1.000 kg – material PA (polyamid)
  • Main rope 24 thread elements – breaking load 1.000 Kg – material PA
  • slings – breaking load 2.500 kg – material PA
  • Carabiner – breaking load 2.500 Kg – material aluminium
  • Central deflection pulley – breaking load 2.500 kg – ball bearing – material aluminium
  • Handles – breaking load 2.500 kg – aluminium with soft grip plastic, certified non-toxic

Yes! Exercises such as dips or pull-ups are safe to do at a maximum bodyweight of 200 kg.

The correct handling of the aeroSling adjustment knot is very simple. To shorten the rope length, hold the main rope below the adjustment knot. Then pull with thumb and forefinger of the other hand on the small strap located on the adjustment knot to loosen the grip knot slightly. Then hold the adjustment knot with the same hand and move it in the desired direction.

You will be able to tie the adjustable knot by yourself. Check out this video for guidance on how to tie it.

Yes, the pulley can be blocked. The safest way to block the pulley is to use an additional carabiner with the rope of the aeroSling. The technique requires a little practice, but afterwards it is very simple and fast. Take a look at our video below.

Additionally, you can reduce the instability of the aeroSling by twisting the main rope together at least 3 times. As soon as pressure is applied to the handles, the friction of the rope increases, providing more stability. The more times the main rope is twisted together, the more stability is achieved.

Another option is to hook the handle carabiners into each other so that the exerciser only has to hold one handle. The pulley is completely switched off in the so-called “one-handed mode”.

Sling Trainer exercise videos

Pushing Exercises

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Arm Extension
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Australian Shoulder Press
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Butterfly
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Chest Press
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Dips
EN_aerosling-pistol
Pistol
EN_aerosling-lunge
Lunge
EN_aerosling-powerpress
Power Press
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Side Lunge
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Squat
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Sprint Start
EN_aerosling-triceps-press
Triceps Press

Pulling Exercises

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Biceps Curl
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Hamstring Curl
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Forearm Training
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Power Pull
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Rowing
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Shoulder Lift

Rotational / Core Exercises

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Bicycle
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Body Plank
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Core Rotation
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Crunch
EN_aerosling-core-stabilisation
Core Stabilisation
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Hip Flexion
EN_aerosling-knee-tuck
Knee Tuck
EN_aerosling-jackknife
Jack Knife
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Plank
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Hip Press
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Roll Out
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Side Plank

Mobility

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Backline & Pectoralis Stretch
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Golf Swing
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Hip Mobilisation
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Piriformis Stretch
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Superficial Backline
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Windmill
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The aeroSling ELITE is incredibly well made, easy to use, adaptable for all levels of fitness and can be used to work practically any muscle group. It nestles wonderfully into my health philosophy, a welcome addition to the arsenal of body weight workout equipment.

Marc SissonBlog author of Mark’s Daily Apple, bestselling book author of ‘The Primal Blueprint’

I have been in the training business for about a decade. I have seen and used just about everything on the market. The aeroSling ELITE is without a doubt in a class all by itself. I am a full believer of being able to handle and work your own bodyweight through strength and flexibility. This piece of equipment is simply an extension of your body. It can be used for strength, power, flexibility, coordination, and whatever else your creative mind can come up with. I use it for my NBA and professional clients all the way down to my everyday fitness enthusiasts. The aerosling is not a fad or a thing to do. It is here to stay.

James FerrisStrength & Conditioning Coach, GYM Ferris

Thank you very much for this piece of equipment – perfect for anywhere anytime. It brings floppy muscles back in shape and leaves room for one’s own creativity. The fun factor is guaranteed!

Katja SterzenbachHealthness Coach and Business Yoga Coach