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Attributes of gym equipments

Every gym consists of equipment of different cost, size and weight. Let’s talk in detail about the characteristics and attributes of gym equipments: While selecting machines for gymnasium, you need to take care of the different needs of the members. Let’s have a look at a few considerations that you should keep in mind: ·          Try to understand what are the needs of your gym members?   ·          Inquire from them what extra additions they would like to have in the fitness center.  ·          Make a list of the machines that are most used. See if there is a need to add a new one. For example: Dyna bell is most commonly used in health clubs. Observe if customers have to wait for long for their turn to use it. If yes, then it is the time to order one more.  ·          What range you want to spend in for buying the equipments?  Types of training ·           Strength training : It implies to working with weight equipments as they provide resista

Functional training- activities & use of Kettlebells

Over the past few decades, there has more inclination towards making exercise regime more functional. Functional fitness involves exercises that mimic what you do at home. It includes training for activities that we perform in our daily routines, stimulating the common movements that you usually perform at home, work or while playing. The ideal behind is to develop strength so as to make it easier for you to perform daily tasks. Let’s see examples of some activities: ·          Picking up things up off the floor like clothes, baby’s toys or anything that fall on the floor by mistake by you. ·          Putting things away over your head like keeping utensils in cupboards over your head. ·          Carrying items example bags of grocery ·          Squatting down example, cleaning the floor of your house The regime, focus on more than one body part. All the muscles work together to produce a compound movement. However, when all the muscles work together, your body move

All you need to know about Pull up bars

Pull up bars is the best exercise to sculpt the muscles of your back. However, to complete a single rep, one needs a tremendous amount of upper strength. Today, the marketplace is full of different types of pull-up bars to choose from. The selection depends on what type you are looking for. Types Doorframe pull-up bars These have been quite popular, and quick and easy to set. However, while opting for this one, understand its installation procedure as well. The foremost thing to take into account is the measurement of your door frame. This variant offers more flexibility to perform other than just pull up. You can perform push-ups, sit-ups, hanging leg raises and dips. Iron gym type These pull up bars hangs over your door from the leverage of your own bodyweight. This variant is quite safe and effective to use. Adjustable door frame pull up bars These can be fitted in the actual doorway instead of hanging above. However, as the name implies, you can adjust

How to keep commercial fitness equipment well-maintained?

A lot of people join gyms and fitness centers to keep up their body healthy. Commercial fitness equipment is quite expensive and therefore, must be well taken care of to reduce the wear and tear. Properly cleaning them not only longevities their life, but also is important for the hygiene of the users. However, if you are a gym owner, there are a lot of things you need to know to maintain them in good condition.   Use disinfectant In a gym, the fitness equipment is touched by dozens of people. So, therefore, it is important to use disinfectant to clean all the machines regularly.  Sweat contains microbes from the body and cause contamination; so, make sure, you get them cleaned with a sanitizer on a regular basis.  Wipe properly Foremost, wipe the dust you see. Afterwards, scrub the upholstery to ensure cleanliness. Also, make sure the handles of all equipment are properly cleaned.  Handles are most touched, so, cleaning them properly is important. Do not let mois