Gym Fitness Equipments

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Whats the difference? Could someone give me an example of the equipment used? Thanks!

Peanut, this is just different terminology for exercises that typically use the same energy system. They're all anaerobic types of exercises that involve any training that uses any resistance to force muscular contraction.

A few decades ago, we used to use specific types of elastic/hydraulic resistance training, isotonics and isokinematic machinery which were popularly grouped into resistance types of exercises. Weight training simply means you are using weights instead of fancy specialized forces to oppose muscular contraction. This includes free weights and basic cam/pulley systems you see at the gym. Bodyweight training is also resistance training using your body as resistance. Chin-ups, pull-ups, pushups, situps, bodyweight squats/lunges are all types of bodyweight exercises (but are still all resistance type training)

There have been several other terms that have been used, but all are different types of training which aim towards one of three goals…to increase power, strength or local muscular endurance. The difference between each is usually repetition and rest periods. The lower the repetition (3-5), the heavier the load and the more rest period needed (3-5min) before the next set…this maximizes power. The higher repetition (6-11), the lighter the load and moderate rest period needed (1-2min) before the next set…maximizes strength. The highest of repetitions (12-20), the lightest of loads and the lowest rest periods (15-30s) before the next set…maximizes local muscular endurance.

Here's a complete list of resistance/strength/weight training exercises, their execution and type of equipment used.
http://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises.html

hello at the moment i have a multigym and i use it every day……and a lot a day…..

i am trying to build my upper body so i am doing a lot of bench presses…..high weights with low reps……is this right…

i am also doing triceps pull downs and lat pull downs…..at nights i do 200 crunches and around 150 push ups…….

am i doing the right things to build my upper body……mainly pecs…

finally how long will it take to see a difference in my upper body….i can already lift a heavier weights but i cant see a visual difference

all suggestions are welcome

yes your working them right and its clear you know what muscles your training with each exercise which is good as most people start without even having a clue. also heavy weight and low reps is the right idea, if you can do any more than 10 reps the weight isnt heavy enough.

all i would reccomend is you include more variances of exercises if you can just to make sure you workout all areas of each muscle to the best, like include dumbbell pullover and chest flyes to your chest workout if you have the equipment.

i cant tell you when you will see results as it depends on your diet (protein intake) and work intensity, however i would expect to see the muscles taking shape at around the 2 month mark, as soon as you can feel them and flex them you will have a greater undestanding of how to work them effectively.

I am thinking about getting one soon, but I have a couple of questions first. First of all, I thought I remembered hearing that exercise bikes (and treadmills as well) didn't work well because you weren't actually going anywhere, is there any truth to that? And second question, does it really matter if it's a cheap one or an expensive one? I don't have much money, but if it works, I want one.

My doctor told me that stationary bikes are very good. It may be a little boring because you aren't going anywhere. Cheap ones work just as well as expensive ones. Try to get one with a good seat or at least a seat that can be replaced with a regular bike seat. Sitting on a bad seat for 30 minutes at a time can be painful.

I want my legs slim and cut not round and bulky…does it matter what number u set the resistance or the incline on… to determine how it works ur legs?

That wont help in slimming! I have one…It bulks

All my gym has is:
One leg press machine
One bench press machine that can be adjusted to do a shoulder press.
One Lat pulldown machine that also has a bottom pulley for lat rows.
One stationary bike
One elliptical thing
One treadmill
That's it. No freeweights.

How do I get started with a good strength training/fitness program that doesn't suck, using just these resources, that I can stick with? What should the program consist of? How many times a week? How many reps? How do I adjust the program as I get fitter?
If it matters, I'm male, 30, 6'1", and 185 pounds of flab. I can do about 10 pushups and 1 pullup. resting pulse 76 bpm.

Do you have a dvd player? Get a good dvd and use your body against itself. I did this and swam alot and biked a lot. I look great!

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