Aerobic exercise and resistance machines are among some of the most popular pieces of equipment you will find in the gym. These machines enable the user to exercise with natural body movements, or at least allow the user to target particular elements of the physical activity. You would usually find this equipment in most commercial and home gyms. These popular pieces of equipment are also able to offer alternative forms of exercise for those with limitations in their range of movement or any other specific needs.
Free weights
These are incredibly popular due to their versatility in what you can do with them, with dumbbells and barbells being the most popular as they provide a full-body workout. They do require a certain level of coordination and enable you to increase your overall fitness with exercises that replicate natural body movements. You can use free weights to train for specific movements that are relevant to your sport thus this gets your body used to what you'll be doing. These free weights enable muscle movement that allow the user to work most amount of muscle tissue possible.
Elliptical cross trainers
These are another popular choice among gym goers. You can more than likely reach your target heart rate much quicker on an elliptical cross trainer than any other cardio machine. They are able to specifically target your cardiovascular system and are usually designed to help burn more calories than when you are walking on a flat surface. Your feet move in an elliptical pattern, which will most likely relieve pressure on your joints that occur on other machines. Certain elliptical cross trainers will include a heart rate monitor and various other controls allowing you to adjust the resistant levels on your leg movements. You may find that the control panel also includes a fan, TV screen and a CD player.
Treadmills
The treadmill may be the most popular piece of gym equipment. The sleek platform on a manual treadmill allows you to control your speed on the walking belt all through the movement of your steps. Most motorised gym equipment allows for you to specify the belt's speed. These are popular in homes and gyms because they include features to track and direct your workouts. Furthermore, they might include a heart rate sensor on the handles that can monitor your pulse and let you reach your required heart rate. Having an inbuilt time is an advantage because it enables you to focus on your form, listen to music, watch TV or even read while you are exercising. A calorie counter also helps you meet your calorie burning goals for each workout. There's not many pieces of exercise equipment that allow you to do all of this!
Stationary Bikes
This piece of equipment can off the most low-impact aerobic workout and weight loss exercises possible at the gym. There really is none better! This can be done through attending spin classes that last 45 to 60 minutes or perhaps even longer. They provide you with the extra comfort for longer workouts because they include a certain type of seat that position's the users body in a semi-reclining position. These machines are safe for anyone and everyone, particularly for the novice user or the elderly, because they require very little or no coordination. This machine is useful if you are suffering from aching muscles and joints, or just back aches in general.
Strength Machines
Strength machines typically use cables, gears, pulleys and a stack of weights for any resistance exercises. These machines will allow you to isolate any particular muscle groups by guiding your body movements. Those who are just starting their bodybuilding career or those who are weight trainers will benefit from using these machines to condition particular muscles and movements. They benefit those who are recovering from injury by controlling their joint articulations.
