Laguna State Polytechnic University

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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

1st Semester S. Y. 2019 – 2020

SUBJECT CODE: PEM 3

COURSE DESCRIPTION: PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
TOPIC: Various Types of Gym Equipments and their uses.
SUBJECT INSTRUCTOR: MR. ROGER A. GIMPAYA, MAEd-PE
REPORTER: Ysrael Lagniton
COURSE/SECTION/YEAR/MAJORSHIP: BPED 1-B, PE

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Objectives
Know the various types of Gym Equipments and their
Uses

Execute basic fitness routine using various gym

equipments

Value the importance of fitness training to the holistic aspect of an

individual

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CONTENTS AND DISCUSSION

Walking into a gym can feel

overwhelming — with various
machines being used that all look
different. The exercise devices serve
different — and important —
purposes. Healthy adults should
perform moderate-intensity cardio
exercise for 30 minutes a day, five
days a week or strenuous exercise for 20 minutes a day, three days per week. Gym
equipment can help you do that, but check with your doctor before starting any new
exercise regimen.

Consider
Cardio
Machines that exist for
building your
cardiovascular
endurance — called
cardio machines —
consist of the elliptical, treadmill, stair climber, row
machine and stationary bike. Each of these machines
offers a way to complete your warm-up, cool down and
workout. The treadmill and elliptical machines have
options to manually adjust the level of resistance you
exercise at as well as the degree of incline. The row
machine and the bike also have resistance settings.
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Cable Crossover
The cable crossover is a
large piece of equipment,
likely the largest at the
gym. It has two sides with
pulley cables and settings
for height adjustments.
The sides are separated by
a bar that sits overhead
and allows you to do pullups. The machine has
various types of handles to attach to the pulleys, so
you can
perform such
exercises as: the
standing row,
where the
cable height is
about in the
center; biceps
curls, where the
cable height is very
low; or triceps pulldowns, where the cable height is
higher than the center. Most of the exercises on this
machine require you to stand, but you can add in a
core workout by sitting on a stability ball while
completing exercises that are compatible with the
machine, such as seated biceps curls. The stability

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ball
requires great balance, so use caution.

Weight Machines
Weight machines allow you to
strengthen one specific muscle at a
time, so they are most effective for
building muscle and strength. They
also keep your range of motion in
check, since they don't allow for
much free movement. Most gyms
generally have at least two weight
machines for each of the major
muscle groups — the shoulders,
biceps, triceps, chest, abdominals and both the
upper and lower back. Always read the instructions
on the machine for proper seat height and placement
of your body parts to avoid injury and ensure that
your form is correct.

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Think Outside the Machine

Free weights are

barbells or
dumbbells and range
in weight and size,
allowing for a
customizable
workout. You can
use them to work
any muscle
group in a free range
of motion of your
choice. Free weights
mimic the movement
you use in everyday life, which is beneficial for
increasing strength for daily activities. You can use
the benches in front of the free weights for these
exercises, allowing you to sit or lie flat or at an
incline. Some exercises that you can do with free
weights include biceps curls, shoulder presses, chest
presses or bent-over rows.

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Embrace the Variety

All of this equipment offers you a variety of

workout options so
that you can keep
your workout
engaging and
prevent your body
from getting used
to the same routine.
Using the same
machines and
exercise equipment
all of the time can
increase your risk
for injury and eventually hinder the full benefits you
could be getting from your workouts. This is called
reaching a plateau. To avoid this, occasionally
change your routine, the types of movement and
amount of weight you use — as you get stronger —
so that you will realize better results from your
workout

ASSESSMENT TOOLS
- Paper & Pencil Test

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INSIGHT
- There are various equipments which we can use inside the gym to further
develop our physical body.
- These devices partnered with the right attitude and determination will surely
improve our bodies physically and even holistically.

RECOMMENDATION
For the future presenters:

Researches are made for future enhancement of work. Therefore as time goes
by, these equipments will surely develop in terms of its usability, function and
appearance. Mainly, the reason why there’s a need for continuous study
regarding this subject matter.

REFERENCES
https://www.sweat.com/blogs/fitness/how-to-use-gym-equipment

https://www.pinnaclefitness.org.uk

https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Gym-Equipment

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