What are the fitness programs in the gym

Currently, domestic mainstream commercial gym projects basically cover four categories: aerobic training, strength training, group courses, and customized personal training. Many mid-to-high-end venues will also add special value-added projects such as swimming, indoor rock climbing, and archery.

The area full of treadmills, elliptical machines, rowing machines, and spinning bikes that you first see when you first enter the gym is the main battlefield for aerobic events, and it is also the first place where many novices check in after applying for a card. Last week, I took a junior girl who had just graduated to apply for a card. She went up and ran on the treadmill for 40 minutes. When she came down, her face turned pale and she said she felt like she was "burning fat." There has always been a lot of controversy about aerobic events. Some people think that spinning bicycles are a fat-burning ceiling. A 45-minute class can produce 700 or 800 calories. Some people think that it puts too much pressure on the knee joints and should not be used by people with heavy weight. In fact, as long as the resistance and posture are adjusted correctly, it is a safe choice for ordinary enthusiasts.

Going inside is usually the strength training area. The fixed equipment area outside is equipped with fixed-track chest presses, high pull-down machines, and leg extension and extension equipment. It is like driving an automatic car. The error tolerance rate is extremely high. Even a novice who is trying it for the first time can practice at will by looking at the icons on the equipment, and rarely gets injured. Further inside, there are dumbbells, barbells, squat racks, and bench presses in the free weight area, which can be regarded as a "private area" for advanced enthusiasts. I often meet a fitness friend who has been practicing for three years. He hits the weight on the squat rack on time every day, and his wristbands are tighter than his watches. Some people also think that fixed equipment is a "beginner's toy" and that only free weights can be considered real strength training. In fact, many professional athletes also use fixed equipment for isolation training when preparing for competitions, specifically to make up for muscle shortcomings. There is no distinction between high and low, but the adaptation needs are different.

If you feel that practicing alone is too boring, you can go to the group class room of the venue to join in the fun. Nowadays, group classes are not only about yoga and aerobics in the early years, but also include trampoline classes, boxing exercises, barbell exercises, Zumba, and Pilates equipment classes. Last week, I joined in the fun and went to a trampoline class. After jumping with the coach for 20 minutes, I was sweating through the whole T-shirt. The fat burning efficiency is much higher than running, and the pressure on the knees is less. Of course, some people complain that the rhythm of group classes is too uniform, and newbies can easily deform and get injured if they can't keep up. This is true. It is best to tell the coach in advance that you are a novice for the first time in class. The coach will deliberately lower the difficulty for you and pay more attention to the standard of your movements.

If you have more specific needs, such as wanting to restore your rectus abdominis after childbirth, wanting to do sports rehabilitation for lumbar protrusion, or even wanting to get your waistline in two months and go to the beach, you can find a personal trainer at the venue to make a customized training plan. However, there are a lot of controversies about personal trainers. Some people think that private trainers Teaching is all about IQ. You can just search for some tutorials and practice on your own. Some people say that a reliable personal trainer can save you half a year of detours. In fact, it all depends on the professionalism of the trainer. When looking for one, look at his qualification certificates and teaching cases. Don’t just listen to him bragging about how good he is at training.

Many gyms now have their own special programs. The gym near my home has a half-standard heated swimming pool. After doing strength training, I swim two laps and the soreness and swelling all over my body is almost gone. It is much more comfortable than just stretching. In fact, when you go to the gym, you don’t have to try all the items just after applying for a membership. You should first pick the ones you are interested in and start with. If you stick to it, it will be better than anything else.