All about exercise machines

All about exercise machines 
 
How to find an exercise machine that suits you, and get the most out of any workout machine session.

Here you are , standing in a sea of cardiovascular equipment at the gym - rows of treadmills, elliptical machines, stair steppers , rowing machines , stationary bikes, and more.

So which do you choose : The machine that is supposed to get the best fit ; one that burns the most calories ; or device that has less impact on your joints ?These are all legitimate concerns - but none of these is the most important question you should ask yourself , says exercise physiologist A. Bryant Stamford. This question is :

 What machine you really want to use ?"When it comes to exercise and weight management, a good assumption is that if someone needs to exercise for weight management , they are probably quite easily extinguished by exercise," said Stamford , professor and chair of the department of exercise science at Hanover College in Hanover , Ind. " the worst thing to do is to mold someone into something because people say it is the best. "Thus,

 instead of choosing the treadmill to burn calories factor , or the elliptical recommended your friend understand the machine that best suits you , he suggests. "What it will take for you compatible? " He asks. " Everything else is secondary. "Nashville exercise physiologist Kathy Alexander confirms : "The best piece of aerobic equipment is that you are more willing to use ," she said.But how do you know which machine is likely to feel right to you ? Here's what you can expect from machines the most popular cardio there, as well as some tips for getting the most out of your workout.A computer choiceHere's the lowdown on what you can expect from some of the machines that you are likely to find at your local gym . 

1 . The treadmillThe treadmill burns the most calories in one cardiovascular machines available in most gyms, said Alexander . You can expect to burn about 100 calories per mile , brisk walking .Stamford notes that a treadmill can be adapted to many different levels of fitness by increasing the speed of walking to running or adjusting the inclination .But even walking can be too much for someone who is overweight and joint pain.Every time your foot hits the ground , said Alexander , " the impact forces are 

3.7 times your weight just walk the planet . "Since a treadmill is moving under you, the impact may be slightly less than that. But if it does not feel good - especially on the knees or lower back - choose another machine.Another thing to keep in mind : Treadmills can be a real challenge to balance new exercisers or those who have not worked in a while , said Matthew Vukovich, exercise physiologist and associate professor University of South Dakota .