If weight loss is one of your health goals, try these cardiovascular exercise machines designed to help you burn more calories.
Among the best devices for weight loss at the gym, the treadmill
Treadmills are very popular for a reason: you can use them, regardless of your fitness level and purpose. If weight loss is on your list, the treadmill should be too. "Walking” or running on a carpet is a great way to burn calories and lose weight because it simulates an activity we do every day," says personal trainer.
To burn more calories on a treadmill when you are comfortable, try not to hold the handles on the sides. "You will then support your weight and burn more calories," says personal trainer.
If you prefer a slower pace, you can tilt the device to increase the intensity and caloric expenditure. You can also increase the speed of the device. Opt for a cruising speed that generates enough effort and gradually increase it as you progress.
To lose weight in the gym, opt for spinning bikes
Most gyms have stationary bikes, but the best fitness equipment is often installed in the group exercise studio. "Cycling is different from stationary cycling," says, fitness specialist in Lahore,
"These bikes have more adjustment possibilities, such as the height of the seat, the front and rear seat positions, the height of the handlebars and the front and rear positions of the handlebars." The more you can adjust the device to your body, the more your ride will be comfortable. And the more comfortable you feel on the bike, the longer you'll be able to ride, which counts for weight loss.
"Indoor bikes also offer gentle pedaling, because they are designed to mimic outdoor hiking." For this reason, they supplement techniques, such as interval-training, that burn a lot of calories.
The stair simulator to lose weight at the gym
Similar to a fast gym staircase, this machine boosts stair climbing, except that it's the stairs that move! "It's one of the most demanding cardio devices," says Trainer. "It's like a treadmill with steps."
One of the reasons this device is so effective for weight loss is its calorie consumption potential - you can mount the equivalent of 10 or 20 floors. "You struggle with gravity, basically climbing a flight of stairs, and you have to carry most of your body weight," says Fitness Trainer.
"Moreover, he adds, you have to lift your foot and place it on the next step, as opposed to an elliptical where the feet remain on the caliper during the session of training. The extra movement takes more work and burns more calories."
A particularly powerful device for weight loss: the Indo-Row rowing machine
Rowing machines filled with Indo-Row water are effective for weight loss and simulate the dynamic resistance of a boat sliding on the water. "The water provides consistent resistance throughout the movement," says Fitness Trainer, instructor, and creator of Indo-Row in Karachi. "The very gentle action of movement allows you to increase both intensity and duration. It's a perfect recipe for burning calories. "
If you think that rowing only moves your arms and back, think again. "The Indo-Row machine uses over 80% of the muscle mass, driving the body into a range of dynamic movements," says Fitness Trainer. "By spreading the workload all over the body, you can exercise at a higher intensity or longer." In any case, you burn more calories in training. If your gym does not include such devices, do not hesitate to ask an instructor to advise you on the device that suits you according to your weight loss goals.
