Cardio Machines


Cardio machines are used to reach a higher heart rate more easily than other exercise machines. These are the perfect exercise equipments to keep lungs and heart in proper shape.

Different Types

There are different types of cardio machines available in the market today. Here are some important characteristics you should look for while selecting a cardio machine:

  • It should be simple and mechanical in nature.
  • It should not have any high risk of injury.
  • It should involve low impact exercise.
 Stationary Bikes

Stationary bikes are exercise equipments that imitate bicycles. They give a high level of intensity without losing balance. They are considered as one of the best cardio machines for the lower-body. They have tension settings to adjust to any workout level. People with knee injuries generally select stationary bikes as a remedial alternative which strengthens knee muscles. They generally come in two basic types: upright and recumbent. On the upright model, a person sits like he or she would on a standard bicycle which may give a pressure in the lower back area. The recumbent model was especially designed for people with lower back problems or chronic back pain. Both recumbent and upright stationary bikes are easily programmable to meet up the standards.

Stair Climbers

Stair climbers are popular cardio machines which provide excellent cardio vascular and aerobic exercise and can be used at home or at the gym as part of your workout routine. It provides a low impact exercise option in comparison to running or jogging.

Treadmills

Treadmills are low impact indoor cardio machines that help a person to walk, jog or run stationed in a place by providing a moving belt. Manual treadmills are light, inexpensive and easily portable. On the other hand, motorized treadmills are heavier and difficult to carry from one place to another but offer a higher exercise experience as speed is adjustable in such equipments.

Elliptical Trainers

Elliptical trainers are great cardio machines for anyone who is looking to get in shape or recover from an injury. It uses movable handlebars and foot pedals which provides the user with a full body workout.

Effectiveness

Each cardio machine is different in term of effectiveness depending on the brand, model and the types of muscles worked among other factors (you can click here for a huge selection of fitness and cardio machines). Cardio machines are the ideal exercise equipments to use. Using such equipments can help you burn calories as well as fat and also enhance the energy level. Using Cardio machines can also help you decrease blood pressure, increase HDL (good cholesterol) and ultimately keep a healthy heart.

Safety

Before using cardio machines, you should seek advice from a doctor or a fitness expert. Always begin your training with a 5 minutes warm up (to gradually increase heart rate) and end each workout with a 5 minutes cool down. If you feel tired, uncomfortable or dizzy stop immediately.

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