• 2011-07-02 18:16:44

  Why do machines and isolation movements cause more injuries than free weight exercises?

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  The easiest way to explain this is by noting the position of your joint when you do an isolation exercise. Your knee, elbow, or shoulder joint is forced into an unnatural position which causes strain. Whether you are aware of it at the time you are training or not, what you are actually doing is weakening the joint. The more weight that is used, the greater the strain, and the likelihood of injury is magnified.

• 2011-07-01 18:00:03

  Exercise equipment: how do I choose?

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• 2011-07-01 18:00:03

  Exercise equipment: how do I choose?

  Question added to topic exercise machines

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• 2011-07-01 18:00:03

  Exercise equipment: how do I choose?

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• 2011-06-25 16:27:39

  What are the advantages of barbell rows over lat pull downs and other machine movements for the back?

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  The barbell row is one of the core movements in any serious strength training program because it is one of the three best upper body movements in existence. Lat pull downs, seated cable rows, and other machines can’t even come close to the strength building advantages that a barbell row has. With barbell rows, you can use very heavy weights because you use the whole body to execute the movement. It hits the upper and middle back hard, and produces not only power but serious thickness in the waist, hips, sides, and the entire back.

• 2011-06-20 06:23:13

  How do I burn excess calories on an exercise bike?

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  An exercise bike is an excellent and low-impact way to lose calories, and the best thing about it is its ease of use and convenience. To burn unwanted weight and fat on the exercise bike, all you need to watch out for is your heart rate. For an optimal fat-burning session, you need to be in your training zone, which is at least 65 percent of your maximum heart rate. To get your maximum heart rate, just subtract your age from 220. Multiply the resulting difference to 0.65, and you have your target heart rate in beats per minute, or your training zone. Stay in this zone for 20-30 minutes a day and for sure you’ll be on your way to improved metabolism, fitness, and weight loss.

• 2011-06-14 16:41:43

  How do treadmills benefit your health?

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  With treadmills you no longer have an excuse to be out of shape. Treadmills come in all shapes and sizes, and no matter what your present health condition is, this exercise equipment can be used whatever the time or the weather is. With this low-impact exercise, you can run or walk at your own pace and reduce body fat, lower the risk of heart disease, and increase energy levels without hurting your knees . As you get stronger you can easily vary your workout by incorporating interval training every now and then to further improve your cardiovascular health and muscle tone.

• 2011-06-14 16:41:20

  How do elliptical cross trainer machines benefit your health?

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  Elliptical Cross Trainers provide a low-impact exercise for the upper and lower body workout in a short time. Owing to its design, elliptical cross trainers put little stress on your joints while still being able to give you an intense whole body workout. This makes it ideal not just for athletes but for regular people as well. For those who find running, cycling, and swimming too strenuous for their current fitness levels, the elliptical cross trainer is perfect as a weight bearing exercise to burn calories, strengthen bones, increase lung capacity, and improve cardiovascular health minus the pounding on the joints.

• 2011-06-14 16:40:53

  How do stationary exercise bikes benefit your health?

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  One of the best things about stationary bikes is the ease of use, making it one of the most preferred types of exercise for many years. Its simplicity and low risk of injury makes biking indoors ideal for many people of all shapes and sizes. Anyone, from the overweight to those recovering from injury, can burn calories and build their stamina from a stationary bike in the safety and convenience of their own homes. Just as cycling builds leg strength and cardiovascular endurance, so does the stationary exercise bike. In general aerobic exercise such as cycling helps relieve stress by releasing endorphins and builds overall strength and endurance by strengthening the lungs, the heart, and the muscles and bones. The only difference is that with the exercise bike, you can get your workout in without feeling sore afterwards from the pounding on your joints. Done consistently, this simple exercise equipment can help tone your muscles, burn calories, and preserve cardiovascular wellness.

• 2011-06-14 16:40:18

  How do ab strength machines benefit your health?

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  Ab strength machines hit the stabilizer or core muscles in ways and angles not possible with other movements. In squats for example, although this multi joint movement engages the core, it doesn’t work the abs to exhaustion. With ab machines the core muscles are specifically targeted and isolated and weak points are revealed. With this information, suitable angles are chosen to address the weakness and then incorporated into the training routine for improved overall performance. A strong core translates to improved strength and conditioning and also makes the body less susceptible to injuries cause by muscle imbalance such as lower back pain.

• 2011-06-14 16:39:30

  How do leverage or pulley weight machines benefit your health?

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  Cable pulley machines have been well received in many weight rooms and gyms because movements done on cables added a new stimulus to shock the muscles into further development and growth. With cables there is continuous tension on the muscles the entire time the weight is off the plate stack. Done in a controlled manner, this means every rep is harder because the time under tension is greater. This is particularly beneficial for those hard to reach muscle groups which are not completely exhausted by explosive movements.

• 2011-06-14 16:39:03

  How do power racks or Smith machines benefit your health?

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  Squatting is the king of exercises for many reasons, but the only way to do it is in a power rack because no matter how many plates are loaded on your back, you can easily find the pins on the power rack to safely and securely return the bar to its starting position. Almost all of the best strength building movements can be done safely in power racks and smith machines. No other equipment comes close when it comes to the versatility of power racks and smith machines as both can be used for pull ups, dips, deadlifts, bent barbell rows, overhead presses, bench presses, and many other isolation and multi joint exercises.

• 2011-06-14 16:37:17

  How do Home Multi/Universal Gyms benefit your health?

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  Multi Gyms are must haves in any home or garage gym because it is pretty much a one-stop shop for resistance training. This is especially beneficial for those who do not have the luxury of time to spend in a commercial gym. With a multi gym setup, you can strengthen all you major muscle groups in a short time for a stronger and sculpted physique.

• 2011-06-14 16:05:24

  How do fitness steppers benefit your health?

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  Stair climbers and steppers are excellent pieces of gym equipment to burn calories, tone your legs, and improve your cardiovascular health. Fitness steppers are portable and won’t take too much space so this is something that can be done almost anywhere. It also provides a low-impact workout which not only tones your calves but your glutes and hamstrings as well. With a stepper you’re guaranteed to have a good aerobic workout that strengthens the lower body, burns calories, and eliminates excess body fat.

• 2011-06-14 16:04:50

  How do rowing machines benefit your health?

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  Rowers have always been known as athletes who are in peak physical condition, and for good reason: rowing builds stamina, improves cardiovascular function, and strengthens and develops muscles without putting too much strain on joints. With rowing machines you’ll get the same benefits from outdoor rowing at the convenience of your own home and you can vary the resistance depending on your strength and fitness level. With each stroke you are able to deliver a good workout to all the major muscles such as the legs, hips, back and arms, while building stamina and engaging the core the entire time.

• 2011-06-01 21:48:45

  Which is better: treadmills or elliptical trainers?

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  It’s all just a matter of personal preference really. Both are excellent machines to improve your cardiovascular health, burn calories, strengthen bones, and increase lung capacity. The best part is, since both are low impact you can do it on a regular basis at the safety and convenience of your own home without the pounding on your joints. You could use one for the other just for variety, but there really isn’t any significant difference between the two in terms of health benefits.

• 2011-05-30 04:18:10

  Can an elliptical trainer work your abs?

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  Elliptical cross trainers are designed to give you an upper and lower body workout while on a standing position so yes it does works your abs, including the obliques. Although most elliptical trainers have a drive system which makes the movements fluid and low-impact, your stabilizers and core muscles are engaged just the same the whole time. This is because with every swing and repetition on the elliptical trainer you subject your body to imbalance and the entire midsection reacts and compensates for this and gets worked out in the process.

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