How of a love of Architecture Paved the Way for Resistance Fitness Bands

Gustav Gossweiler was a prominent Swiss architect and designer who made a significant contribution to the fields of architecture and industrial design in the 20th century. Gossweiler was born in Winterthur, Switzerland, in 1906, and grew up in a family of architects who instilled in him a love of design and craftsmanship.

An Eye for Design 

Gossweiler's early career was shaped by his association with Swiss modernist pioneers such as Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. He studied at the Bauhaus school in Germany, where he was exposed to a wide range of design disciplines, from architecture to furniture design.

As the years progressed, Gossweiler's designs became more complex and ambitious, with larger-scale projects such as office buildings, schools, and churches. He was particularly interested in the use of lightweight materials such as glass and steel, which he incorporated into many of his designs.

Gossweiler's legacy continues to inspire and influence architects and designers around the world. His commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability, combined with his innovative use of materials and forms, make him a true pioneer of modernist architecture and design.

The First Resistance Band

These modernist principles, an affinity for good design and a love of lightweight materials led Gossweiler to design the first rudimentary form of resistance exercise, with his chest expander, patented in 1896.  A piece of fitness history, this led to the formal creation of the elastic resistance band, by the creator Raymond E. Nilson in 1940. 

Resistance bands are far from a new fad and those in the know in the industry know that they are the best tools for building muscle tone and flexibility. A band that can adjust with you as your fitness needs change is the ultimate fitness tool.