Yes!! It's time to hit the gym!! I never knew i would enjoy gym this much!! I havent been to gym for only a week and am missing it already!! Wow....such an addict :s (yes honey, i wanna be that butch muscle woman hahahaha....kidding!!my bf will kill me).
The range of gym fitness equipment available these days is staggering, and it can be hard to know which type of exercise equipments you really need. What’s best for weight loss? Toning? What’s the best for cardiovascular health? Umm......complicated so i will leave that to the trainer :p. But!! well,well, let’s focus on cardio exercises here, because it’s one thing everyone should be concerned about. Maybe your doctor has told you that you need to get your heart in better shape (or bum? for me anyway haha). Maybe you’ve been motivated by someone else who unexpectedly developed problems and you don’t want to be next. Even if it’s just a desire to “get healthier,” cardio exercise equipment is a good way to start on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
What Exactly Makes It “Cardio” Equipment?
A cardio workout’s primary purpose is to raise your heart rate to some extent in order to improve heart health and function. There may be other benefits to some kinds of gym and home fitness equipment (exercise bikes, for instance, can also strengthen and tone leg muscles), but cardio equipment’s primary goal is to raise the heart rate and break a sweat.
An additional side benefit of these types of home workouts is that you will also shed some weight as you burn off fat. It’s a win-win situation.
There are several kinds gym equipments that you can use for your workouts that will give you real cardiovascular benefits. Each of these has pros and cons attached with them, and you will need to decide for yourself which exercise best suits your fitness regimen.
Exercise Treadmills - Treadmills are traditionally the most popular type of cardio fitness equipment, but are fast being passed up by the elliptical trainer. Treadmills offer a great alternative to walking outside in bad weather. If you enjoy both walking and running, you can vary your speed and most come with heart rate monitors, which are always a good idea. Keep in mind, though, that this type of home gym equipment can jar your joints, so it may not be your best option if you have arthritis.
Exercise Bikes - Stationary exercise bikes allow you to sit down while biking, giving you the same chance to vary speeds. This type equipment is ideal if you suffer from back pain. Some stationary bikes also have handlebars that move as you peddle to exercise your upper body at the same time. Recumbent bikes allow you to sit back in the seat as you peddle.
Elliptical Trainers - Elliptical machines are one of the most popular pieces of fitness equipment for cardio workouts now available. You stand and work the feet back and forth, but because you don’t lift your feet and “glide” instead, there is no jarring of the joints. With each stroke, you are also working your upper body with the poles. Fewer of these have heart monitors, but some do. Alternatively, stop exercising periodically and check your pulse rate.
Am still a newbie when it comes to gym but that's all i know for now haha.......I find them very effective and i really enjoy it........."gym a day, keeps the doctors away"!! ;).
Gym tomorrow morning woo!!...........
The range of gym fitness equipment available these days is staggering, and it can be hard to know which type of exercise equipments you really need. What’s best for weight loss? Toning? What’s the best for cardiovascular health? Umm......complicated so i will leave that to the trainer :p. But!! well,well, let’s focus on cardio exercises here, because it’s one thing everyone should be concerned about. Maybe your doctor has told you that you need to get your heart in better shape (or bum? for me anyway haha). Maybe you’ve been motivated by someone else who unexpectedly developed problems and you don’t want to be next. Even if it’s just a desire to “get healthier,” cardio exercise equipment is a good way to start on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
What Exactly Makes It “Cardio” Equipment?
A cardio workout’s primary purpose is to raise your heart rate to some extent in order to improve heart health and function. There may be other benefits to some kinds of gym and home fitness equipment (exercise bikes, for instance, can also strengthen and tone leg muscles), but cardio equipment’s primary goal is to raise the heart rate and break a sweat.
An additional side benefit of these types of home workouts is that you will also shed some weight as you burn off fat. It’s a win-win situation.
There are several kinds gym equipments that you can use for your workouts that will give you real cardiovascular benefits. Each of these has pros and cons attached with them, and you will need to decide for yourself which exercise best suits your fitness regimen.
Exercise Treadmills - Treadmills are traditionally the most popular type of cardio fitness equipment, but are fast being passed up by the elliptical trainer. Treadmills offer a great alternative to walking outside in bad weather. If you enjoy both walking and running, you can vary your speed and most come with heart rate monitors, which are always a good idea. Keep in mind, though, that this type of home gym equipment can jar your joints, so it may not be your best option if you have arthritis.
Exercise Bikes - Stationary exercise bikes allow you to sit down while biking, giving you the same chance to vary speeds. This type equipment is ideal if you suffer from back pain. Some stationary bikes also have handlebars that move as you peddle to exercise your upper body at the same time. Recumbent bikes allow you to sit back in the seat as you peddle.
Elliptical Trainers - Elliptical machines are one of the most popular pieces of fitness equipment for cardio workouts now available. You stand and work the feet back and forth, but because you don’t lift your feet and “glide” instead, there is no jarring of the joints. With each stroke, you are also working your upper body with the poles. Fewer of these have heart monitors, but some do. Alternatively, stop exercising periodically and check your pulse rate.
Am still a newbie when it comes to gym but that's all i know for now haha.......I find them very effective and i really enjoy it........."gym a day, keeps the doctors away"!! ;).
Gym tomorrow morning woo!!...........
2 comments:
Why pay money for a gym???
Some skipping is all you need. Old school!
Or go jogging outside. Its better for ya too
haha
But im glad your enjoying the gym, tight ass!
love x
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