You need to write a paper about CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE MACHINES Choosing a Machine That You Will Use
Question:
You need to write a paper about “CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE MACHINES”
Choosing a Machine That You Will Use
Use at least 4 of the machines. Circle which ones you used and fill out the comfort, likeability, and your usage plan with your comments.
Effectiveness (Calories burned, cardio fitness improvements)
Crossover (to daily lifestyle activities)
Availability (in most gyms)
Adaptability (to various fitness levels)
Comfort to body (joints, balance, previous or current injuries)
Likeability (will you use this machine?)
TREADMILL
Effectiveness A
Crossover A+
Availability A+
Adaptability Yes
Comfort
Likeability
STAIR-STEPPER, STAIR CLIMBER, STAIR MILL
Effectiveness A
Crossover A-
Availability A-
Adaptability A-
Comfort (knees?)
Likeability
ROWING
Effectiveness A+
Crossover B+ (full body)
Availability B
Adaptability Less (not suggested for beginners or unfit)
Comfort (back?)
Likeability
STATIONARY BIKE
Effectiveness A
Crossover B
Availability A
Adaptability Yes
Comfort(less impact, saddle sore, adjust seat so as not too low)
Likeability
ELLIPTICAL
Effectiveness D (better with arm component & higher resistance setting)
Crossover F
Availability A
Comfort (low impact)
Likeability
AIRDYNE
Effectiveness A+
Crossover B
Availability B
Comfort (not suggested for beginners or unfit)
Likeability
JACOB’S LADDER
Effectiveness B+
Crossover B
Availability C-
Comfort (Can feel awkward in beginning)
Likeability
ARC TRAINER
Effectiveness C
Crossover D
Availability B
Comfort (doesn’t fit tall or short people)
Likeability
Small Business Management Entrepreneurship and Beyond
ISBN: 978-0538453141
5th edition
Authors: Timothy s. Hatten