Treadmills A treadmill is an exercise machine for running or walking while staying in one place. The machine consists of a moving platform with a conveyor belt driven bu an electric motor or the person doing the exercise themself. The conveyor belt moves allowing the person to walk or run on the spot. Electric powered treadmill allow the speed of the belt to be controlled. Many also allow the platform to be inclined to simulate running up hills. Crosstrainers A cross trainer (sometimes called an elliptical trainer) is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking or running without causing pressure to the joints. As well as exercising the legs many crosstrainers exercise the upper body too. Crosstrainers are designed to provide a cardiovascular workout rather than build muscles. crosstrainer Exercise Bikes Exercise bikes are staionary bikes allowing the user to exercise without actually riding a bike on the road. There are three general types of exercise bikes. 1. Upright - the most common type which keeps the user in a position similar to a normal bike. 2. Recumbent - here the user sits down on a seat with the legs extended almost horizontally to the pedals. This is more comfortable than upright exercise bikes. 3. Training cycles - usually the same as gym spinning class machines. Steppers A stepper simulates the action of walking up a set of stairs, so it provides a leg workout. Some steppers may also have arm attachments to work the upper body at the same time. Rowers An exercise rower, or rowing machine, is a machine used to simulate the action of rowing a boat for the purpose of exercise or training for rowing. Rowing machines are a very effective means to get a thorough cardiovascular workout.
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