COMPANY HISTORY
A revolutionary in fitness equipment
Industry leaders for almost 50 years
The Synergy group was the very first to design and manufacture pin loaded machines with compound converging/diverging arc, unilateral movement technology, for its upper body pin loaded machines, as well as many other original and innovative designs, including for example, the Seated Leg Curl machine and the first multifunction dual adjustable pulley system with adjustable back rest support (on which the Cybex Bravo concept is effectively based), all designed already way back in the early 1990s.
These original, very simple, yet highly effective revolutionary designs still form the basis of our Synergy strength line and are now essentially copied in various forms by most other leading manufacturers around the world.
Where it all began
1976
CALGYM Equipment (Caloundra Gym Equipment), the parent company of Synergy Fitness was founded by German athlete and engineer, Manfred Meier, in Mackay and Caloundra, Queensland, Australia.
A NEW AIM
1990
Sports Scientist and multiple World record holder, Leo Young, joins Manfred as a joint venture partner, with the aim of combining their efforts and unique skill sets to revolutionise commercial gym equipment biomechanics and design.
A SERIES OF FIRSTS
1991
The CALGYM/Synergy Fitness group was the very first to design and manufacture pin loaded machines with compound converging/diverging arc, unilateral movement technology, for all its upper body pin loaded machines, as well as designing the first Seated Leg Curl and revolutionary machines like the Omni Kinetic Ground Base Press (on which the Cybex Bravo was based decades later)
PATENTED INNOVATION
2012
Synergy Fitness develops more uniquely innovative patented products, including Bilateral Stability Control technology on our pin loaded strength products, as well as a whole new range of Air Displacement Ergometers, married with Continuous Variable Transmissions (CVT) and unilateral crank technology.
COMBINING FORCES
2020
Synergy Fitness merges with DRAX Inc (South Korea's largest commercial fitness equipment manufacturer and distributor).
A.I. Wellness concept
2022
DRAX launches HIRAX A.I. Wellness Club concept
In 2012 Synergy began development on more uniquely innovative patented products, including Bilateral Stability Control technology on our pin loaded strength products, as well as a whole new range of Air Displacement Ergometers, married with continuous variable transmission (CVT) and unilateral crank technology. These unique features effectively cater for the entire spectrum of physical conditioning needs, from rehabilitation clients to world class athletes. No other brand in the world is able to offer Bilateral Stability Control or unilateral movement across an entire range of strength and cardio products. Synergy Fitness has also developed uniquely efficient and effective simulated altitude training systems, making hypoxic training now a truly viable commercial fitness training facility option.
Unprecedented customer satisfaction
Synergy’s dominant market position, within the Australian fitness and sports industries has been earned on the basis of quality product lines, dedicated service and consultancy support, together with unmatched industry knowledge and expertise, resulting in unprecedented customer satisfaction.
In-house support
Our company has its own in-house product/service support team, as well as a first class distributor network, established to offer prompt and efficient customer service. Our Cloud based international service software system enables Synergy Fitness to provide fast and efficient equipment repairs and preventative maintenance programs.
Our equipment lines
DRAX
Electronic cardiovascular training equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals and bikes.
SynergyAIR
Ergometers with patented continuous variable transmission (CVT) technology.
Infinity
Premium pin loaded equipment with uncompromising biomechanical integrity incorporating patented Bilateral Stability Control and unilateral operation.
Alpha/Alpha Beta
A matching range of ‘get on and go’ heavy duty pin loaded machines.
Synergy Dual
A range machines that combine two movements, providing the ultimate space efficient functionality.
Synergy2
A range of plate loaded machines, heavy duty racks and benches and innovative modular functional training systems.
