March 25th, 2008
Everyone, young and old, know how enjoyable playing jump rope can be. But these ropes are not only toys — they can actually also serve as effective (not to mention fun) exercise equipment.
Jump ropes are pieces of rope used for games and athletic training. Two handles are attached at both the opposite ends of the rope for the user’s grip. While holding the handles the user twirls the rope vertically over his body, jumping or skipping continuously over the rope to let it pass under the feet and over the head. Using a rope is an effective exercise used for cardio activities, warm-ups, and stamina training in sports.
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March 23rd, 2008
Leg press machines are exercise equipment for weight training with the use of counterweights gravitating towards your legs providing resistance when pushed. The leg press machine is used for evaluating the overall lower body strength in order to build muscles in the lower body. More experienced weightlifters can push weights shooting up to 2,000 pounds or even more. If you are a beginner, you are advised to start with lighter weights to avoid muscle strain and injury.
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March 21st, 2008
Are you an avid gym goer? Then you are certainly familiar with the feeling of exercising on a cold, hardwood gym floor. It’s not very comfortable, isn’t it? But things could be worse. Without an exercise mat, you might even slip on someone’s else sweat (yikes!). To avoid this painful and humiliating experience, get yourself an exercise mat.
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March 2nd, 2008
Squats can become a test of strength and endurance, proving to be a lot of hard work especially for beginners. That’s why we have squat machines. They are used to help us in doing squat exercises to tone and develop our leg muscles. Usually, they consist of back rests, handles, and foot rests that are in different positions depending on the type of squat they are designed for. Most of them are made of steel tubing with padded seats and they are not just for strength trainers and weightlifters, because they can also be used with any kind of exercise program.
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February 29th, 2008
If you are seriously thinking of starting your own home gym, one of the most essential equipment that should definitely be included in your collection is the exercise bike. These machines simulate the cycling action of bikes even while stationary. They look similar to regular bikes except that they have bases that keep them in place.
Why an exercise bike?
A well-designed exercise bike provides a low-impact cardiovascular workout that is perfect for everyone regardless of age, gender or fitness level. But don’t think that just because it is low-impact, it is ineffective. You will be surprised. Used properly, exercise bikes are very effective in burning calories and raising your heart rate.
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