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Thursday 22 March 2018

Ergometers

The ergometers are really machines which were used to assess the performance of some sports like row or cycle. Nevertheless, they are used to develop cardiovascular exercise in the present. There are different types according to the physical activity we want to do. So, the main are: row machine, jogging machine, stationary and elliptical bicycle, and upstairs machine. Three of them works if we apply force in them rotors producing power. On other hand, the jogging machine has an engine which you can put the velocity of your exercise.

Their characteristics are:
  • Expensive
  • Made with different material: plastic, iron and aluminium
  • Big size. So, they need a considerable space
  • Different types between the machines of the same type of exercise
  • Offer different dates: power, force, speed or frequencies
Where we can get them?
In first place, it is necessary to say that they are expensive, prices between 150€ and 10350€, and need space, where they can be put. Despite of this fact, there are a big number of fitness companies which sell them. Some of these companies are TechnoGym or GymCompany for example. And now we let you some URL where you can find ergometers:



Image of row machines with the Creative Commons license “Attribution”
Image of jogging machines with the Creative Commons license “Attribution”











Regarding of their benefits, the ergometers are mainly used to train cardiovascular function of people. So, you can improve the operation of your cardiorespiratory system. Besides, they are a great tool for increase the metabolic expenditure and for doing exercise like jogging when bad turn in the weather. Regarding the energetic spending, you have to know that the jogging machine is where you can burn more calories than in other machines. Instead of their use is quite easy, you have different videos of how use them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT0XIHlh7lQ Video with Creative Commons


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiE7FqyPkVo Video with Creative Commons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZZhvoOpK3M Video with Creative Commons


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Bibliography
García, M., Unit 13. The relation between training and cardiorespiratory aptitude. (Theoretical content of the subject “Physical Activity and Quality of Life) University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.

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