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Choosing the right equipment.
To
get the maximum benefit from your workout, it is essential to
chose the right exercise equipment for the heart rate zone you
are aiming for. The equipment should be easy to use, comfortable,
and fun. Follow these guidelines to help you decide which type
of equipment to use.
| Exercycle
or Exercise Bike |
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- Exercise
Type:
- Benefits:
- For
fat burning.
- If
heart rate is kept in a low tomoderate training zone.
(approx. 65% of max heart rate) and therefore, improvements
in over-all muscle tone. Effective for significantly
improving your fitness level and heart function if
the heart rate is kept in a moderate to high training
zone (approx. 75 to 85% of max heart rate).
- Overall:
- Will
increase muscle stamina in the quadriceps, hamstrings
and calves.
- Ideal
for:
- People
of all fitness levels and ages.
- Those
requiring low-impact workout.
- People
with back problems.
- Freedom
and control over exercise location.
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| Treadmill |
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- Exercise
Type:
- Benefits:
- For
fat burning.
- If
heart rate is kept in a low tomoderate training zone.
(approx. 75% - 85% of max heart rate) and therefore,
improvements in over-all muscle tone. Effective for
significantly improving your fitness level and heart
function if the heart rate is kept in a moderate to
high training zone (approx. 75 to 85% of max heart
rate.
- Overall:
- Will
increase muscle stamina in the legs.
- Ideal
for:
- People
of all fitness levels and ages.
- Those
requiring low-impact workout, if used for walking.
- Running
& Jogging as most models have cushioned decks.
- Freedom
and control over exercise location.
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| Swiss
Ball |
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- Exercise
Type:
- Benefits:
- Develops
balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength in
all muscle groups.
- Develops
the internal stabiliser muscles, used in every day
activities. and body motion.
- Ideal
for:
- People
of all fitness levels and ages.
- Those
with disabilities.
- A
varied exercise programs as swiss balls can be used
to replace exercises usually perfoemed on the floor
or the bench.
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| Rowers |
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- Exercise
Type:
- Benefits:
- For
fat burning.
- If
heart rate is kept in a low tomoderate training zone.
(approx. 75% - 85% of max heart rate) and therefore,
improvements in over-all muscle tone. Effective for
significantly improving your fitness level and heart
function if the heart rate is kept in a moderate to
high training zone (approx. 75 to 85% of max heart
rate).
- Overall:
- Will
increase muscle stamina in the back, shoulder and
arm muscles.
- Ideal
for:
- People
of all fitness levels and ages.
- Those
requiring low-impact workout.
- Those
engaged in similar sport-specific, outdoor activities.
- Cross
training with a lower body activity such as cycling,
walking, running.
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| Steppers |
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- Exercise
Type:
- Benefits:
- For
fat burning.
- If
heart rate is kept in a low tomoderate training zone.
(approx. 65% of max heart rate) and therefore, improvements
in over-all muscle tone. Effective for significantly
improving your fitness level and heart function if
the heart rate is kept in a moderate to high training
zone (approx. 75 to 85% of max heart rate).
- Overall:
- Will
improve muscle stamina in the quadriceps, hamstrings,
glutes and calves.
- Ideal
for:
- Aerobically
fit people requiring a challanging workout.
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