Exercise machine
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An exercise machine is any machine used for physical exercise. These range from simple spring-like devices to computerized electromechanical rides to recirculating-stream swimming pools. Most exercise machines incorporate an Ergometer. An Ergometer is an apparatus for measuring the work a person exerts while exercising as used in training or cardiac stress tests or other medical tests.
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[edit] Resistance machines
[edit] Weight machines
Weight machines use gravity as the primary source of resistance, and a combination of simple machines to convey that resistance, to the person using the machine. Each of the simple machines (pulley, lever, wheel, incline) changes the mechanical advantage of the overall machine relative to the weight.
[edit] Other kinds of resistance machines
- Friction machines
- Spring-loaded machines (including Bowflex)
- Fan-loaded machines
- Fluid-loaded machines
- Bullworker
- Hydraulic Equipment
- Whole body vibration
- Outdoor gym
[edit] Endless-path machines
[edit] Stationary bicycles
[edit] Running/Walking machines
[edit] Elliptical machines
Ellipticals (elliptical machines) are a combination of stair-climbing and a treadmill. Generally it contains two tracks upon which the user stands; when he or she moves his or her legs, they describe an elliptical motion (hence the machine name). Some ellipticals have magnetic resistance controls that add difficulty to doing the motion.
[edit] Glider machines
This machine allows the user to stand on two separate foot pedals and use their own muscles to create the movement. The stabilized movement can be likened to that of a "swing set" for each leg.
[edit] Climbing machines
Also named stair-climbing machines, they work the user's legs as he/she pumps pedals up and down, much like climbing stairs. Some climbing machines have handles to push and pull to exercise the whole body.
[edit] Rowing machines
Rowing machines, also named rowers, simulate the body movements of using a rowing boat.
[edit] Spine Exercisers
Spine Exercisers is a revolutionary new category of fitness machines which reflects a new philosophy, new approach to human body exercising and total fitness.
The Spine Exercisers were invented by Zinnoor Akhmetov,
the first type of the Spine Exerciser which provides synchronous circular motion for hands and feet was patented in 2000,
the second type which provides synchronous striding motions was patented in 2004.
The invention of the Spine Exerciser was awarded a Bronze Medal at the 34th GENEVA International Exhibition of Inventions in 2006.
The Spine Exercisers concentrate on exercising and strengthening the muscles of the spinal column and vertebrae joints and for spine recreation, designed taking in account that our backbone biokinematic operates better moving with the spine in horizontal position based on “four legs”.
The Spine Exerciser comprise no any excessive attributes which are not essential for the end result but can soar a machine price to thousands. Simple and functional construction make the SpineX virtually care-free.
The user based on the foot and hand supports with the spine suspended in a free horizontal position, performs two types of natural motions: - running/galloping-type motions and stretch and bends his/her spine in the vertical plane, - walking motions and bends his/her spine left and right in the horizontal plane.
Smooth and silent in operation the Spine Exerciser without the impact engages your whole body in three dimensions, works more muscle groups and delivers greater caloric expenditure in less time! The user’s intervertebral disks are free from the pressure of his weight and spinal muscles in both sides of vertebrae have an equal training load whilst he is keeping balance and “walking & running” on all fours. When exercising the user cyclically squeeze and stretch his intervertebral disks and this along with activation of blood circulation prevents adjournments of salts, helps to keep intervertebral disks elastic and backbone flexible. Such position and exercising improve the user’s spinal muscles balance, vertebrae flexibility and lower back performance, prevent lower back pain, strengthen abs, arms, chest and shoulder muscles. Short clinical test revealed that even one single training session with the Spine Exerciser gives tendency for levelling out the spinal muscles balance.
