Types of Functional Fitness Equipment


Fitness is an essential aspect that many people focus on these days. To stay fit is the mantra for most people who exercise regularly to ensure that they maintain a strong and healthy body. Fitness is however not just limited to maintaining a fit and lean body these days but entails much more than that. Fitness also extends to eating a healthy diet and using the fitness equipment in the right manner so that the body is not harmed in any manner.

Functional fitness equipment enables a person to maintain healthy muscles, joints and bones and thereby a healthy body. Functional fitness equipment is used by people in homes and gyms to get a healthier and fitter body. Functional fitness equipment is generally divided into two categories:


Cardio equipment: Cardio equipment includes equipment that helps to burn excess calories from the body. This equipment is best for exercising to maintain a healthy heart and an overall healthy body. Cardio equipment helps people to do aerobic exercises and the following are types of cardio equipment commonly used: 
  •   Cross country ski machine: This equipment lets one to exercise arms and legs simultaneously. This machine enables a person to exercise the muscles of the arms and legs and strengthen them. 
  •   Elliptical trainers: The elliptical trainers are used for an impact-free workout so that the joints of the body are not affected in any manner. This equipment can also be used for strength ad resistance training enabling the body to stay fit and healthy.
  • Rowing machines: These are machines that are used to exercise the muscles of the back, arms and legs simultaneously. The machine allows for a full-body workout so that one can maintain a healthy body. 
  • Treadmill: The treadmill is a machine that enables one to move or run indoors. One can easily adjust the speed of the treadmill to exercise in a comfortable manner to work-out the entire body.
 Strength equipment: The strength machines enable one to build strength by harnessing the body gravity, body weight as well as the external weight. The strength equipment is of te following types:
  • Ankle weights: These are fit for strength exercises of the legs and the hips. These weights can be chosen as per ones needs and requirements.
  • Hand weights: Hand weights like dumb-bells can be used for strengthening the muscles of the arms. One can choose a weight according to one’s comfort level.
  • Resistance bands: These can be used for strength and resistance training of the entire body. The level of resistance can be chosen by the person exercising as per the needs and requirements.

Move Strong Fit provides you with functional fitness equipment for indoor as well as outdoor exercising. We provide machines that can be easily used for maintaining a healthy and fit body.

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