Exercise Machine

Resistance machines

Resistance machines

Weight machines

Main article: Weight machine

Weight machines use gravity as the primary source of resistance, and a combination of simple machines to convey that resistance, to the person using the machine. Each of the simple machines (pulley, lever, wheel, incline) changes the mechanical advantage of the overall machine relative to the weight.

Other kinds of resistance machines

Friction machines

Spring-loaded machines (including Bowflex)

Fan-loaded machines

Fluid-loaded machines

Bullworker

Hydraulic Equipment

Whole body vibration

Outdoor gym

Soloflex

Endless-path machines

The Gymnasticon, an early exercise machine resembling a stationary bicycle

Stationary bicycles

Exercise bicycle

Running/Walking machines

Treadmill

Elliptical trainer

Elliptical machines

Ellipticals (elliptical machines) are a combination of stair-climbing and a treadmill. Generally it contains two tracks upon which the user stands; when he or she moves his or her legs, they describe an elliptical motion (hence the machine name). Some ellipticals have magnetic resistance controls that add difficulty to doing the motion.

Glider machines

This machine allows the user to stand on two separate foot pedals and use their own muscles to create the movement. The stabilized movement can be likened to that of a "swing set" for each leg.

Climbing machines

Also named stair-climbing machines, they work the user's legs as he/she pumps pedals up and down, much like climbing stairs. Some climbing machines have handles to push and pull to exercise the whole body.

Rowing machines

Rowing machines, also named rowers, simulate the body movements of using a rowing boat.

Spine Exercisers

Spine exercisers are a range of fitness machines which comprise two foot striding units and two hand striding units. Spine exercisers concentrate on exercising and strengthening the muscles of the spinal column and the vertebral joints, with the spine in a free horizontal position.

See also

Exercise equipment

Sports Medicine

Rehabilitation

Statics

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