Indoor fitness equipment is increasingly favored by more and more people due to its convenience. Relevant personnel from Maibaohe have investigated that with the rise of indoor fitness, indoor fitness equipment is also tending to develop in a diversified way. Below, we introduce several common types of indoor fitness equipment and their advantages.
Treadmill: Run more distances than on the ground
Treadmills, also known as walking machines, fitness treadmills or flat running machines, come in two types: single-function treadmills and multi-function treadmills. They are the “darlings” among indoor fitness equipment.
Running is currently an internationally popular aerobic fitness exercise that has been highly praised by both the medical and sports communities. It is the most effective and scientific way to maintain a person’s physical and mental health and is increasingly favored by people. However, due to the limitations of the urban environment, many people cannot enjoy running on the soil and close to nature. Therefore, treadmills have become the first choice for fitness enthusiasts, especially women who want to lose weight quickly.
When exercising, the electronic watch on the treadmill can help you record indicators such as speed, time, heart rate, calories, rhythm and distance, allowing the exerciser to keep track of their physical condition at any time and make adjustments. If one’s physical condition is poor, it is advisable to consume 100 to 200 kilocalories each time at the beginning. As physical condition gradually improves, it can be increased to 200 to 300 kilocalories. People with moderate physical fitness can consume 200 to 400 kilocalories each time. Those with better physical fitness can burn more than 400 kilocalories (the specific situation varies from person to person).
Rowing machine: “takes care of” the muscles that are usually immobile
When rowing, every flexion and extension movement of the body and each arm stroke of the oar involve approximately 90% of the extensor muscles in the movement. Therefore, it is truly beneficial for the extensor muscles that hardly participate in any movements in daily life. Rowing has a significant effect on exercising the back muscles, allowing the spine to have the maximum range of motion during both forward flexion and backward extension. At the same time, it effectively mobilizes all the joints of the spine, not only enhancing elasticity but also increasing toughness. When practicing “rowing”, pay attention to the continuity of the movements. Do not pause in each push-off and extension movement. During the rowing process, the movements must be precise. If the amplitude is too small, the muscles involved in the movement cannot fully stretch or contract.
Rowing machines are suitable for people who are not very active on a daily basis, and they are especially beneficial for middle-aged and elderly people.
Exercise bikes have advantages that bicycles cannot match – you can freely exert your cycling speed, and you can observe your speed, time, heart rate value, etc. at all times through the electronic watch on the exercise bike. Exercising with it can not only effectively improve heart and lung functions, but also help strengthen leg muscles, lose weight and comprehensively enhance physical fitness. It is especially suitable for those with limited mobility, weak constitutions and recovered patients.
There are two types of exercise bikes: one has a fixed handle and is only suitable for pedaling exercises; Another type is the movable handle, which combines arm and leg training. There is also a type of backrest exercise bike. Its backrest body design can effectively exercise the thigh muscles and increase the comfort during exercise. The handrail exercise bar attached to this machine can not only balance the body of the exerciter but also enhance the strength of the arms.
Riding an exercise bike requires almost no skills. The only difference is that the methods of riding vary depending on the purpose of exercise. There are mainly the following types: Aerobic exercise cycling, which aims to achieve fitness, assist in medical treatment, prevent obesity or lose weight, and improve cardiovascular function through methods such as free cycling and interval cycling. Intensity cycling is a fitness method suitable for men. It can improve heart and lung function while enhancing the strength and endurance of leg muscles and shaping a perfect leg shape. The strength cycling method mainly simulates the circular cycling on mountain roads. It requires strong leg strength during cycling and a certain foundation is needed.
Elliptical rotation machine: Get your whole body moving
The elliptical rotation machine, also known as the space walk machine, is a newly emerged fitness equipment. Its novelty lies in the design of the movable pedal, which is a fitness equipment integrating walking, jogging and stationary cycling. Its fitness movements are exactly in line with a person’s natural stride, causing no significant impact on the human joints and thus no damage to the body. It can simultaneously exercise the muscle groups of the upper and lower limbs, especially the legs and buttocks. When exercising, it is through the coordination and cooperation of hands and feet that the purpose of fitness is achieved. It mainly consists of aerobic exercises, which have the effects of reducing fat and losing weight, and is particularly favored by young women
