By PowerMax Fitness / 27 Jan 2021
Fitness in the last two decades has become a matter of concern for all kinds of people be it sportsperson, an athlete, or any other common man. From fat to fit or from lean to bulk, everyone wants to be in the best shape of their life. Fitness is a lifestyle. This is not a quick fix. This is something which everyone must incorporate into his/her daily regime just like brushing the teeth, taking a bath, etc. Different kinds of fitness exercises must be included in the daily routine of a person if he or she is serious about any kind of transformation. Everyone in today’s world knows that exercise is an important part of our life but many people might not be aware of how important it is. Benefits include reduction of chronic diseases, boosts brain cells or in other words, you can say that it makes you smarter, makes a person mentally and emotionally strong and many other benefits. For transformation purposes, modern-day equipment is very essential. Following are the examples of such types of equipment which are a must buy if you want to make a real change to yourself.
CARDIO Equipment
The first set of essential equipment is cardio equipment. Cardio exercises give you the ability to eat more food while still burning fat. If a person can get his/her heart rate higher and keep it elevated for longer portions of the workout then that person will burn more calories. Now after all that science, it is very important which cardio equipment to choose. Well, some of them are listed below-
1. TREADMILLS
Treadmills are one of the best cardio equipment. Various kinds of models such as the TA-C4, TA-C5 are great choices for commercial use. Other models such as the UrbanTrek TD-M1 and the UrbanTrek TD-M3 are great choices for home use. The benefits of working out on a treadmill are mentioned in this blog. Losing weight is one of the best outcomes of using the treadmill regularly. Here is another blog that guides you to lose weight.
2. EXERCISE BIKES
Riding an exercise bike is an efficient and effective way to burn calories and body fat while strengthening your heart, lungs, and muscles. Compared to other kinds of cardio equipment, an exercise bike puts less stress on the joints. It helps to strengthen the lower body part like the glutes, shins, calves, outer thighs, etc making it an essential piece of equipment for transformation purposes. Hence it is a must-buy for everyone aiming for a change. The BU-200 upright bike is a great option. Also, go through the list of the top 10 exercise bikes in India provided by powermax.
3. CROSS TRAINERS
Cross trainers are one of the most popular fitness machines and there are good reasons for that. From burning calories to building muscle in the body, it does all. The elliptical cross trainer offers the perfect training for a weight loss transformation. An average workout of one hour on the cross trainer burns about 400-850 kilocalories. During a HIIT workout also known as the High-Intensity Interval Training a lot of calories are burnt in a short period. So, it's high time that you order a good cross trainer for your transformation. Some very good models provided by powermax are the EH-220, 3 in 1 cross trainer; EH-225, EH-300, etc. These models are good for home use. If you want to go for commercial purposes, then the EC-1600, EC-2000 and EC-3000 will be a good choice to go with. Also, do read 5 ways to boost your cross trainer workout.
STRENGTH BASED EQUIPMENTS
When it comes to strength-based exercises, it is mandatory to lift weights with proper form. This category of exercises is needed for someone who needs bulk up or in a more proper language we can say that he/she needs to put on more muscle provided the diet is accordingly matched. The following are some important types of equipment needed for a transformation through strength-based exercises.
1. WEIGHT BARS( BARBELLS)
Weight bars are the main equipment needed for strength building as the usage of this is seen in various compound movements such as the deadlifts, the bench press, squats, rowing, and the shoulder press or the military press. These 5 main compound exercises are most important for putting on muscle mass in a body and this equipment will surely help in the transformation. So, what are you waiting for? Bring home the new standard rod bars, the tricep bar (Olympic standard), or the Standard curl bar. These are some of the best in the Indian Market given by powermax.
2. DUMBELLS
Dumbells are the next most important equipment one must use during exercises because of various kinds of isolation exercises i.e. the exercise which targets or trains one muscle group at a time although some of the compound exercises can also be done. Exercises such as the dumbbell curl, dumbbell rowing, dumbbell bench press, dumbbell shoulder press, goblet squats, etc are done using the dumbbells leading to its necessity. Even if you are not a gym freak, buying a pair of dumbbells and exercising with them frequently will surely make a way for your transformation. Some of the best models of powermax are MS-chrome dumbbells and polyurethane dumbbells.
3. KETTLEBELLS
Kettlebell is the next most important equipment needed for a transformational workout. If a person is facing issues in lifting then this equipment is a great replacement. Kettlebell workouts help in strengthening various kinds of muscles of the upper as well as lower body. Due to the swinging motion, the proper activation of lats and core takes place which ultimately helps in the attainment of better posture. The Kettle Bell dumbbell is a great product put forward by powermax. So, this new year, bring home the Kettle Bell, exercise well, and experience the changes.
OTHER MAJOR GYM EQUIPMENT
Some other types of equipment include the Multigyms and the CrossFit 360. Multigyms are those which include the whole set up of a gym in a certain space. This set up includes items that help in training the whole body. GH-450P is a great option for anyone who is craving a change. Whereas the Synergy-360A and Synergy-360B are good options for the crossFit that can be used commercially.
CONCLUSION
The above-mentioned equipment is all good and standard for a good transformation in fitness. All you need to do is to put in discipline, hard work, and a healthy diet which will surely help in the process.
