Feeling overwhelmed by the vast array of gym equipment on your first visit? Or perhaps you’re unsure where to begin? Today, we’re introducing some common gym machines that you can choose based on your fitness needs.
Trip.01 Meet Technogym, a brand established in 1983 by its chairman Nerio Alessandri, who developed his first set of fitness equipment in his garage. With headquarters in Italy, Technogym has 14 subsidiaries spread across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. Their equipment is used in various market segments including hotels, beauty salons, spas, rehabilitation centers, fitness clubs, corporate gyms, homes, military, universities, and sports team fitness centers.
Additionally, pay constant attention to your breathing. Correct breathing during fitness training can help stabilize heart rate and muscle strength. The Trip.04 Leg Press machine, as the name suggests, involves leg training in an inverted position.
Start by lying on your back or side on the backrest of the machine with your feet straight and placed on the footplate, release the weight pin, and then slowly flex your hips and knees to lower the footplate, bringing your thighs towards your chest, thus completing the eccentric contraction of the gluteal and leg muscles in half range; then, the gluteal and leg muscles contract concentrically, extending the hips, knees, and ankles to straighten the knee joint and return to the initial position, completing a full range of leg press training. Before using the leg press machine, ensure that the seat and footrest positions are suitable for your height. The seat height should maintain a 90-degree angle at your knees and ankles, while the footrest position should align your big toe parallel to the footrest when your foot is at its lowest point. Maintaining back and posture: After lying down on the leg press machine, ensure that your back and waist remain in contact with the backrest, and try to push your shoulder blades towards the back of the seat. You can hold the armrests on both sides of the seat to maintain body balance and stability. Control the range of motion: When you start the leg press movement, be mindful of controlling the range of motion, minimizing excessive bending or extension of the knees. Trip.05 Hip Thrust Machine offers the full benefits of hip thrust exercises in a simple, safe, and proper form. The machine is designed to promote good biomechanics and balanced weight distribution. A comfortable soft pad belt secures the user to a backrest that supports the full length of the spine, thereby increasing safety. When using the equipment, you should feel a strong contraction in your glutes when your hips reach full extension, with minimal sensation in your lower back; always hold the barbell with both hands to prevent slipping; pause for 1-2 seconds before evenly lowering it; the knee joint should not sway left or right, moving straight up and down; your head should follow the movement of the torso, maintaining a relatively straight line with your body. These precautions are essential for beginners in fitness. The most important aspect of fitness is to arrange a fitness plan according to personal physique and to progress gradually. May everyone shine brightly one day!