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Weighted bar

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:27:43 +0000

The weighted fitness bar is a simple, one piece solid steel bar encased in high quality easy grip rubber for a secure and comfortable grip.

The weighted bar can be used for a variety of exercises and is used in personal training, physical therapy, and home workouts.

TRX Trainer

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:24:35 +0000

Suspension training is a type of fitness training that uses a system of ropes and webbing called a “suspension trainer” and uses your own body weight as resistance.

A variety of multi-planar, compound exercise movements can be performed using a suspension trainer with the aim of developing strength, balance, flexibility, and joint stability simultaneously.

Stability ball

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:21:15 +0000

A stability or exercise ball is a ball constructed of soft elastic and filled with air until firm.

Most stability balls range from a diameter of approximately 35 to 85 centimeters (14 to 34 inches).

The stability ball is most often used during core (abdominal, lower back) strength exercises.

Skipping rope

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:16:43 +0000

Skipping rope is a low impact, aerobic exercise.

Skipping rope also helps strengthen the arms and shoulders.

This combination of an aerobic workout and coordination-building footwork has made jumping rope a very popular form of exercise.

This exercise is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

Pull-up bar

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:10:53 +0000

A pull-up bar is a straight steel bar that mounts on a wall, door frame, squat rack or cable machine. It is one of oldest and most effective strength tools and is used to target the latissimus dorsi muscle (lats) along with the rhomboids, shoulders and biceps.

Plyometrics

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:04:46 +0000

Plyometric Boxes increase athletic ability concerning quick movements and explosiveness.

They come in a variety of different heights (12″-48″) and are usually made of metal or wood. Jumping is an explosive movement that engages a lot of fast twitch muscle fibres and burns a ton of calories.

Plyometric boxes are a great addition to any fitness program and a necessary tool for athletes looking for more power output in quick movements and jumping ability

Medicine ball

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:01:07 +0000

A medicine ball (also known as an exercise ball, med ball, or fitness ball) is a weighted ball roughly the diameter of the shoulders (approx. 14 inches).

Medicine balls come in a variety of weights from 2lbs. to 30lbs. and can be made of hard plastic, dense rubber or synthetic leather material.

The medicine ball is one of the oldest strength and conditioning tools and is used in a variety of exercises to improve explosive power and increase strength.

The medicine ball is also used quite extensively for core conditioning.

Kettlebell

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:57:53 +0000

The kettlebell is a cast-iron weight resembling a cannonball with a handle used to perform ballistic exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training.

Sizes may range from 4 pounds (1.8 kg) to 175 pounds (79 kg).

Kettlebell exercises build strength and endurance, particularly in the lower back, legs, shoulders and core and also increase grip strength.

The basic movements, such as the swing, snatch, and the clean and jerk, engage the entire body at once, and in a way that mimics real world activities such as shoveling or farm work.

Dumbbells

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:54:40 +0000

The dumbbell, a type of free weight, is a piece of equipment used in weight training. It can be used individually or in pairs (one for each hand).

Dumbbells vary in weight from 3lbs. up to 150lbs.

Bench

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:53:33 +0000

A weight training bench is a piece of equipment found in most gyms and health clubs,cushioned and designed for use in the weight room.

Weight training benches come in a wide variety of designs: fixed horizontal, fixed inclined, fixed in a folded position, with one adjustable portion, with two or more adjustable portions, with racks to hold a barbell, etc.