F.A.Q.
Here are a bunch of frequently asked questions. If the answer to your question is not found here, please contact us.
Ordering questions
How do I make an order?
It's easy. Simply go to the online store and hit the "Add to cart" button next to the item you wish to order. Once, you've done that your shopping cart will open in a new window. You can then choose to checkout or keep shopping (if the shopping cart doesn not close and return you to the store just navigate to the window manually in your browser).
To order multiple items all you have to do is change the quantity in the shopping cart.
You will be returned to our website as soon as you've completed your purchase. We will contact you by email soon after you make your order to make sure everything is on track.
Is it safe to order online?
Yes, we use PayPal to process all of our orders. PayPal conforms to the highest security and privacy standards, here's their Buyer Protection Policy. When you enter the PayPal checkout page, you will see a padlock icon in the bottom corner of your web browser. This means that the page is secure and your information is being transmitted safely.
Please note: You don't have to create a PayPal account to purchase our products. It works just like any other shopping cart!
Are there any other ways to order?
We can accept payments by direct transfer, cheque and money order. If you wish to purchase using any of these options, please contact us and we will give you all of the information that you require. Please note that in most circumstances online ordering is the fastest method.
What is included with an order of Power Rings?
With each order you receive:
- 2x Power Rings
- 2x 13' high-tensile strength Nylon webbing straps
- 2x quick-adjusting buckles
Do you ship internationally?
We ship Power Rings to Australia and New Zealand only. All other goods are available worldwide.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping prices can be seen in the online store. In some cases shipping is included in the price.
Does the cost include anything else?
The total cost also includes GST (10%).
Do you offer refunds?
We will replace or refund your money if you receive faulty goods. We do not offer refunds if you change your mind.
Is there anything else I should know before I order?
Currently, all DVDs and Tite Grip orders are shipped directly from the USA. Delivery takes 1-3 weeks on average. We have only ever had one shipment go astray and we replaced it without charge. Should anything ever happen to your shipment in transit (i.e. it went missing), it will be also be replaced free of charge.
Power Rings are shipped from Australia.
Product questions
How do you hook up the rings?
The Rings can be set up in a variety of ways. You can run run the straps over a beam, bar or tree limb or through an eye screw installed in your ceiling. Once you have the strap in place, you simply run the strap through the buckle and you are ready to go.
You can take your rings to a local park or playground and put them up over a swing set, monkey bars or whatever else you can find. You can even use pull-ups bars at your local gym (if that's okay with management). Be sure that the area you choose is free of obstructions.
If you can find somewhere with the highest possible clearance you will get the most out of your Rings.
Is there a weight limit for the Rings?
The Power Rings have been tested up to 900lb static load for a single ring. The rings will withstand any fitness-based application up to that load.
Power Rings are not intended for swinging exercises, such as giant swings and double back flip dismounts. For those, you need an FIG-certified ring frame with spring loaded, swivel mounts. These can be purchased from a gymnastics supplier.
Training questions
Can women train on the Rings?
Yes! There is no reason that women cannot benefit from this apparatus in the same way that men can.
Female gymnasts don't compete on the Rings apparatus, but this does not mean they are for men only. The Rings are designed for fitness, and fitness is for anyone willing to work hard.
Are Rings suitable for older individuals?
Numerous studies have shown that strength training is extremely beneficial for people of all ages, but becomes most important as you grow older. Fitness training with Rings is a great way to improve your strength and conditioning no mater what your age.
The ring handles rotate independently, thus being much easier on your joints than most conventional equipment. Also, since they are adjustable in height, you can spot yourself in pull-ups and dips with your legs. You can also work up to pushups and body rows by elevating the rings. Most exercises can be adjusted in terms of difficulty by raising or lowering the rings. There are many ways in which you can scale these movements to your capability level.
Be sure to get clearance from your health professional first!
Can children use the Rings?
Yes, but only with parental guidance and supervision. Some coaches recommend that high-tension isometrics, such as the Iron Cross, should not be practiced until age 13. Excessive loading on young joints can cause long-term damage if not performed carefully.
We say that strength and conditioning traiing for children should be mandatory. Just be sure to be sensible.
What muscles are worked by ring training?
Every muscle in the upper body and core will be developed to the extreme. Your shoulders, biceps, triceps, upper back and forearms are all involved in just about every action on the rings.
Your abs and postural muscles will get a workout unlike anything they've ever felt before. The Rings are truly the ultimate ab training device. This is real world core conditioning.
If you need a testimonial, look at a gymnast. Unlike the models in most fitness magazines, gymnasts who train with rings develop real, functional muscle.