Physical activityPhysical activity is defined as any movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity encompasses all activities, at any intensity, performed during any time of day or night. It includes both voluntary exercise and incidental activity integrated into the daily routine.
ExercisePhysical activity that improves healthCycling is a popular form of exercise.Weight trainingExercise or working out is physical activity that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health. It is performed for various reasons, including weight loss or maintenance, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, hone athletic skills, improve health, or simply for enjoyment.
Hydration packA hydration pack or drink bag is a type of hydration system built as a backpack or waistpack containing a reservoir or "bladder" commonly made of rubber or flexible plastic. The reservoir contains a capped mouth for filling with liquid and a hose that allows the wearer to drink hands-free. Most hoses end with a "bite valve" that opens when the user bites down on it; the valve may be protected by a dust cover.Weightlifting glovesWeightlifting gloves are gloves worn by weightlifters. These gloves provide extra grip strength to the wearer by mitigating friction from the bar and to reduce the potential for injury.
List of exercise equipmentThis is a list of exercise equipment, consisting of gear designed for physical exercise, strength training, calisthenics, flexibility, and physical fitness activities.Communications Specification for Fitness EquipmentCommunications Specification for Fitness Equipment (CSAFE) is a fitness industry-wide communications specification developed in 1997 for exercise equipment. As this specification was originally developed by the company FitLinxx, sometimes it is also referred to as FitLinxx. PurposeThe CSAFE specification describes the physical wiring scheme as well as the format of the data frames. The CSAFE protocol is designed to work in a master/slave fashion.
Outline of exerciseThe following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to exercise: Exercise – any bodily activity that enhances or logs physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons including strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, as well as for the purpose of enjoyment.
Physical fitnessPhysical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan. Before the Industrial Revolution, fitness was defined as the capacity to carry out the day's activities without undue fatigue or lethargy.
Functional trainingFunctional training, also known as functional fitness, is a classification of exercise which involves training the body for the activities performed in daily life. Functional strength trainingFunctional strength training is a fitness approach designed to enhance the body's ability to perform everyday movements with ease and efficiency.
CalisthenicsCalisthenics (American English) or callisthenics (British English) (, also known as bodyweight exercises) is a form of strength training that utilizes an individual's body weight as resistance to perform multi-joint, compound movements with little or no equipment. Calisthenics are popular for their convenience, as they require little to no equipment and can be performed anywhere.
Concept2US manufacturer of rowing equipment and exercise machines Concept2Founded1976; 50 years ago (1976)FounderDick Dreissigacker, Pete DreissigackerHeadquartersMorrisville, VermontWebsiteconcept2.comThe headquarters of Concept2 in Morrisville, Vermont A line of Concept2 "Model C" indoor rowing machines Concept2, Inc. is an American manufacturer of rowing equipment and exercise machines based in Morrisville, Vermont. It is best known for its air resistance indoor rowing machines.
PilatesPilates (; German:) is a type of mind-body exercise developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named. Pilates called his method "Contrology". It is practiced worldwide, especially in Western countries such as Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. As of 2005, there were 11 million people practicing the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the United States.Health clubA health club (also known as a fitness club, fitness center, health spa, weight room and commonly referred to as a gym) is a place that houses, and usually an organization that maintains, exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise. In recent years, the number of fitness and health services have increased, expanding the interest among the population.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.