Fitness Equipment

Training is serious work. Whether you are training to run a marathon or just losing weight, you need the right fitness equipment to do the job. Not only that, you also need to use the fitness equipment properly.

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Fitness Equipment is broken down into three areas:

1. Body Building
2. Aerobics
3. Stretching

Body Building

For Body Building Training, there are two types of fitness equipment: Free Weights and the Weight Resistance Machines.

Barbells are free weights and are two sets of even weights connected by an iron bar. On some barbells, you can vary the weights at each end, as long as both ends are even. Fixed weight barbells already have the weights established.

Dumbbells are individual weights. They consist of a short rod connecting two equal weights. Dumbbells are great for hand, shoulder, and chest exercises. They come in increments of 5 lbs. from 5 lbs. to 100 lbs.

Weight plates are the circular weights used in barbell exercises. They range from 2.5 lbs. to 100 lbs. Many stores sell plastic weight plates, but, for durability, use the weight plates made of iron.

The EZ Curl Bar is a barbell with angled hand placements at each end. This bar is great for working the muscles at different angles and reduces the stress that a straight barbell can do on the wrists.

The Triceps Bar is similar to the EZ Curl Bar, as you can work the muscles from different angles. This is an oval shaped bar, that has two parallel hand placements.

Benches include the flat, incline or decline benches. Flat benches are parallel to the floor. Incline or decline benches slope (at an angle) either way or toward the floor. Some benches are adjustable, and they are used for dumbbell exercises. Other benches include:

1. Hyper Extension Bench works the lower back, hamstring and glute muscles.
2. Preacher Bench is for the biceps.

The Body Building Machines have been designed to strengthen your body muscles and they include, but not limited to:

1. Leg Press Machines for the legs and lower back.
2. Leg Extension Machines for the legs and to improve knee strength.
3. Leg Curl Machines for the hamstrings.

Aerobic Training

Aerobic Training uses different fitness equipment. At the gym, you will have treadmills, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, etc. These machines have different programs for endurance training and to lose weight. Just choose your favorite.

With running and walking, the only special equipment that is required is the shoes. Make sure that you get the right footwear for your training. For your athletic shoes, they need to be one-half size larger than your dress shoes. In training and in hot weather, your feet expand and swell. Your feet will need this extra shoe size.

Stretching

For stretching, you may need an exercise mat to lie down on. You can also purchase other fitness equipment like a stability ball and exercise bands.

In Summary

Fitness Equipment can be purchased for your training.   This is just a brief overview to get you started. It is exciting!

Good luck with your Fitness Program!