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Exercise Equipment to Give Your Whole Body a Workout If you have ever visited a gym with a professional, you will have seen exercise equipment which allows you to exercise your entire body. It ranges from expensive professional equipment, heavy-duty, and powerful to smaller, do-it all equipment that you can use at home. Whatever equipment you are using, be sure to “bake-in” progression and regression to aid your clients or students improve their fitness. Keep in mind that even the finest equipment will only produce results if it is utilized regularly. All-in-One Exercise Systems All-in-one fitness systems combine the functions of multiple pieces of equipment into a single unit. They typically include an squat rack and bench to help with strength training, as well as a variety of attachments to perform a range of exercises to target muscles in the shoulders, arms back, abdomen, and legs. Some might have the pulley system and cable to provide resistance for weight training. Certain all-in-one fitness systems such as the Life Fitness G7 Home Gym come with a selectorized resistance system, that allows you to alter the amount of weight you're using with a pin without getting up from your seat. Some of these machines are also portable or stowable to help save space. Some all-in one exercise systems utilize a polymer-based rod called Power Rods, which create tension to replace traditional iron weights. All-in-one models like the Total Gym and Bowflex systems use this type of technology. These systems allow you to strengthen your entire body without the requirement for weights, but they do require you to do some strength-training exercises with your own body weight. Other all-in one exercise systems come with a combination of both weights, a pulley and cable system, like the BodyCraft X3 System. This machine has a dual weight stack of 200 pounds that allows you to perform a variety of strength-training workouts. It comes with a variety of attachments like longer and shorter bars as well as dual and single D-handles and stirrup handles. Other all-in-one exercise systems, like the Tonal and Tempo Studios, use technology that helps you maintain the correct posture while exercising. Both products use 3D sensor technology to track 25 joints, compare them to reference points such as mirrors and detect the moment when your posture has changed. They then offer real-time feedback that helps guide you to regain your posture. This feature can help reduce the risk of injury, and ensure that you are focusing on the correct muscles in the best way possible. This is particularly crucial when training athletes for sports. For instance, if doing upper-body exercises that corresponds to run blocking, you should make sure that you're working on the muscles required by the sport. Weights Weight training improves bone strength, muscle mass, and balance. It also helps burn calories. Athletes may train with free weights (dumbbells or barbells), machines which provide controlled movements, or cables and bars for different pull exercises. Resistance bands add resistance to bodyweight exercises, and are great for incorporating into the workouts of young athletes or those who don't have access to weights. Coaches should avoid placing young athletes in low rep ranges when they are using weights. This could cause injury and pain in the muscles. Athletes in middle and high school should be using weights that they can lift at least six times in proper technique. Tubing or Resistance Bands Tubing and resistance bands are a versatile alternative for weight training. Professional athletes in all sports use them to improve performance, increase power and strength, and build muscles without the need for weights that are heavy. Elastic resistance training has been practiced for almost 100 years. All athletes of all ages, fitness levels, and genders benefit from elastic resistance training to improve the strength, speed, and agility. Tubes and bands of resistance can be used to provide a complete workout. They are lightweight and cost-effective. Flat resistance bands are typically composed of strips of stretchy or latex fabric. They are adorned with handles that are that are attached to both ends. When not in use they can be rolled and put into bags or backpacks. They're lighter than tube-style resistance bands and can be used for a wider range of exercises. Tube resistance bands are hollow cylindrical tubes made of the use of plastic or rubber compounds. They are designed to be attached to a bar or door, pole or other stationary object. They're great for pulling and pushing exercises. They offer various levels of resistance based on their thickness and tension. They're also more resilient than flat resistance bands and usually come with a built-in snap guard to protect against over-stretching and injury. The most significant benefit of elastic resistance training is the ability to alter the direction of the pull in an exercise. A study at Brigham Young University, for instance, demonstrated that the tubing was redirected to the front part of the leg during a step or squat exercise altered the focus of the hamstring and quad muscles. Another benefit of tubing or resistance bands is that they're a good option for athletes who prefer working on their own instead of working with a trainer or a group. They're also great for travel because you can put them into a suitcase, or backpack and still have access to your favorite exercises. Aerobic Machines Cardio exercises increase endurance and strength of the cardiovascular system. They also burn calories and release feel-good chemicals called endorphins. Jogging, walking and using an elliptical are a few of the most popular cardiovascular exercises. Although these exercises can be done outdoors but indoor gym equipment is typically used for a variety reasons. Cardio equipment has the primary advantage of providing the control of an environment that allows for a customizable exercise. Many machines come with built-in monitors to track heart rate time, distance and distance for a more accurate experience. Treadmills offer an exercise that is low-impact and can be used to simulate running, walking or climbing stairs. They also let users control their pace and incline as well as their resistance level. These features make treadmills an ideal option for people with knee problems or looking to tone up without putting too much pressure on their joints. Stair climbers are well-known pieces of equipment for cardio because they work the upper and lower body simultaneously while burning lots of calories. Designed to mimic a never-ending flight of stairs, stair climbers build strength in the legs and core while focusing on muscles in the back, arms and shoulders. The Jacob's Ladder is a unique piece of fitness equipment that provides an intense, full-body workout. This unique piece of equipment designed as a ladder, with rungs that serve as foot platforms. The rungs are linked to a chain that is constantly moving as the user climbs. This causes the ladder to move at a speed determined by the user's speed of climbing, allowing them to choose their own level of intensity. Stationary bikes and ellipticals can be another popular types of cardio machines due to their low-impact, full-body workout. They allow users to alter their resistance level to target specific muscle groups. For instance, some ellipticals come with an “Rolling Hills” program that adjusts the machine's resistance to simulate running or biking up hills. Other stationary bikes or ellipticals have interval training programs that improve endurance.