SuperSlow Zone

Get Fit For Life!

By Janette Calabro

Julie Galloway, the owner of SuperSlow Zone in Omaha, wants you to stay in shape for life in just 20 minutes, twice per week. Her premier personal wellness and exercise studio aims for maximum results in the minimum amount of time. Julie’s devoted clientele includes all kinds of people, from physicians and physical therapists to young athletes and senior citizens. They range in age from 14 to 92 years. In fact, one 83-year-old client who had knee replacement surgery drives in from Lincoln and notes that he is now stronger than he ever was.

“It’s quite rewarding to see how people improve their strength and confidence, that they have the strength to do the things that, at some point, they realized they couldn’t do,” Julie says. “They have strength, balance, and flexibility to play with their grandkids or walk up the stairs without huffing and puffing to get there. There are so many benefits to getting strong again.”

Thirteen years ago, Julie found that her marketing job wasn’t so satisfying anymore. After her first SuperSlow Zone workout, she knew what she wanted to do—create an opportunity for a workout that would inspire others. That’s when she decided to open the only SuperSlow Zone in the Midwest. She is one of eight certified trainers at her location.

What’s all the buzz about? A high-intensity, low-impact, safe exercise protocol. The methodology was studied at the University of Florida Medical Center back in the 1980s on post-menopausal women. The study showed that benefits from weight-bearing exercise (that is, strength training) protected bones, built muscle, and increased metabolism.

“This type of workout will burn calories 50 percent faster than any other type of exercise,” Julie notes. “There’s a great cardiovascular response to this workout. It’s not just protecting bones but building lean muscle, and the blood transport system feeds that muscle. You’re going to work hard, but not beyond your ability to work safely. Safety is number one, and efficiency is number two!”

When working muscles at a high intensity, calories burn faster. Losing weight is a benefit, but the most important benefit is stronger muscles that are better able to support the skeletal structure of the body. Balance and flexibility improve, and potential falls are minimized.

How does it work? “This is a 20-minute, full-body workout, so you’re getting major upper body muscles and lower body muscles worked in that timeframe,” Julie explains. Because of the slow nature of the workout, you don’t get sweaty like you would during a run, for example. Julie notes that many clients come in during the work day, in their work attire. “We have professional people come in wearing suits and ties. They take off their jacket and tie and do their workout. It’s really quite flexible. You don’t have to wear fancy gym clothes, just comfortable clothing and good tennis shoes.”

The studio has both upper and lower body Nautilus equipment for different exercises. Clients are taught to do 20-second repetitions with the guidance of a trainer who watches for proper form, like keeping the head and neck in a neutral position.

“You’re always with one of our certified trainers,” says Julie. “Workouts are customized for each individual. The exercises are three minutes for the lower body, two minutes for the upper body. And you’re getting six or seven exercises done in each workout.”

When Julie’s clients start working out at SuperSlow Zone, they start to feel better, look better, and have more energy. In some cases, their spouse, who has been sitting on the couch, realizes they should start working out, too. They start coming to SuperSlow Zone, and it often becomes a whole family thing.

Julie warns not to let the words “high intensity” scare you. In fact, she says, you may not even break a sweat. “This is a very controlled environment. You’re going to work hard and achieve life-changing improvements to your health. I’ve never seen a person not get results if they stay committed to the program. It’s a pretty amazing way to stay healthy.”

No contract is required, but appointments for workouts must be scheduled in advance. At each appointment, the client is guided through a series of exercises with their certified trainer. The trainers set up the machines, so there’s no worrying about how much weight to add or adjusting the seat.

“Strength is good!” Julie concludes. “I am as passionate about this program now as I was 13 years ago. Maybe more so!” If you’re ready to improve your body and your life in just minutes per week, call SuperSlow Zone at 402-708-5679 to set up a complimentary consultation and sample workout. SuperSlow Zone in Omaha is located at 17785 Mason Street, in Pacific Springs Square. Learn more at www.superslowzone.com/westomaha.

​