Aerobic fitness equipment needed for an effective workout.

Exercise workouts through aerobics are not only great for your body but also for your overall health and wellness. These are also a great way for you to lose weight and trim off unwanted belly fat. Whilst aerobic exercises are good for maintaining high levels of fitness as it is like walking, jogging or similar exercise routines, using ‘aerobic fitness equipment‘ makes exercising even more fun and at the same time enables you burn up calories faster through a more effective exercise workout.

aerobic fitness equipment

 You will find below the types of equipment which could be used for different aerobic exercises, Some are expensive and others relatively cheaper. It really depends on your budget as to what you select and also whether your aerobic exercises are to be carried out in a gym or at home.

So what types of aerobic fitness equipment will you need?

• STEP BENCH

aerobic fitness equipment

aerobic fitness equipment

This is usually the most common type of aerobic fitness equipment. The height of the step varies depending on the leg movements that would be used. Naturally, the height will depend on the experience and expertise of the person using it. Therefore, a beginner would generally start with a low 4-inch step. As you become more experienced with this type of workout, the height would gradually increase to build more endurance and flexibility. The good thing about this type of aerobic fitness equipment is that step benches are generally light enough to be carried anywhere.

When buying this equipment, choose a bench with a non-slip surface for safety reasons. Also remember that buying a higher step bench will generally mean a more intense workout which may be inadvisable if you are a beginner for this type of exercise.

• HAND WEIGHTS

aerobic fitness equipment

aerobic fitness equipment

Lifting weights is another component of an aerobic exercise program. If you are seriously trying to build muscle, then you should initially start with 3 and 5 pound weights. Gloves are recommended when using hand weights as they enable you to grip the weights better. Weights are also used in Water aerobics where people taking part in aquatic exercises use customized weights.

• STATIONARY BICYCLE

Unlike ordinary bicycles these are located only in one fixed position. This type of bicycle provides a no-impact aerobic workout that can strengthen and tone the muscles of the legs and buttocks. Stationary exercise bicycles allow for more variety of movement, such as riding while in a standing or racing position, which enables more muscle groups to be exercised as a rider changes position. To measure the exercise progress made, an ergometer is installed on the bicycle. There are even those which have computers that contain up to date details of the exercise information and sessions. The more computerized features that are on these type of bicycles the higher the cost of the equipment. There are lots of different types of stationary bicycles, and you don’t necessarily have to buy the most feature full and expensive model to achieve desired results from this type of aerobic fitness equipment.

• TREADMILL

aerobic fitness equipment

Treadmills can also be very expensive. You will find that many fitness centers will sell manual operation as well as motorized versions of treadmills. Features on the treadmills include pulse monitor, book rack and bottle holder. To stave off boredom the more computerized models include video and audio players to entertain you whilst exercising. The most important factor when buying a treadmill is its size as it needs to be able to fit into the room you have selected in your house for exercising in.

• ROWING MACHINE

aerobic fitness equipment

aerobic fitness equipment

Like treadmills these can also be expensive. Rowing machines have a number of design features that permit you to increase the cardiovascular intensity of an exercise workout. Like stationary bikes rowing machines allow you to set higher resistance levels in order to push your cardiovascular system to greater limits. Unlike stationary bikes, rowing machines utilize dual-action movements, giving you a solid full-body workout. You can adjust the machine settings to increase the resistance for both the upper and lower body on the machine.

CONCLUSION

When carrying out aerobic exercises, it is important that you use the right clothes and shoes. Ensure that the clothes will allow your body to move easily and that the shoes are comfortable enough to keep you well balanced during your exercise workout.

Apart from paying attention to wearing the proper workout clothes, it is important to also get advice from your doctor or health-care provider with regard to what kind of aerobic fitness equipment and get lean program would be suitable for your health needs. If it is too costly to buy aerobic fitness equipment consider instead the option of signing up for a fitness center membership provided that they offer the aerobic equipment you would like to use.

 

Keep fit and enjoy a happy, healthy lifestyle.

James Kelly

http://www.learnhandyhealthandwellnesstips.com

High Wycombe, Western Australia,6057

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