A health club is a place which houses exercise equipment An exercise machine is any machine used for physical exercise. These range from simple spring-like devices to computerized electromechanical rides to recirculating-stream swimming pools. Most exercise machines incorporate an Ergometer. An Ergometer is an apparatus for measuring the work a person exerts while exercising as used in training or for the purpose of physical exercise.
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Facilities & Services
Main Workout Area
Most health clubs have a main workout area, which primarily consists of free weights Weights are exercise equipment used for strength training. The term is typically used as a shortened form of the term free weights, but it can also refer to any exercise machine that uses weighted plates to generate the major opposing force like dumbbells A dumbbell is a piece of equipment used in weight training, and is a type of free weight. They can be used individually or in pairs and barbells A barbell is a piece of exercise equipment used in weight training, weightlifting and powerlifting. It consists of a metal bar that is 4 feet to 7 feet (2.1 m) long. The central portion varies in diameter, but is close to one inch (2.54 cm), and is engraved with a knurled crosshatch pattern to help lifters get a good grip. Disc weights (plates) and exercise machines An exercise machine is any machine used for physical exercise. These range from simple spring-like devices to computerized electromechanical rides to recirculating-stream swimming pools. Most exercise machines incorporate an Ergometer. An Ergometer is an apparatus for measuring the work a person exerts while exercising as used in training or. This area often include mirrors, so that exercisers can check and maintain correct posture during their workout.
Cardio Area/Theatre
File:Gyme Cardio Area.jpg Cardio theatre including treadmills, stationary bikes and tv displaysA cardio theatre or cardio area includes many types of cardiovascular Aerobic exercise is exercise that involves or improves oxygen consumption by the body. Aerobic means "with oxygen", and refers to the use of oxygen in the body's metabolic or energy-generating process training-related equipment is located. This equipment usually consists of rowing machines, stationary exercise bikes, elliptical trainers An elliptical trainer is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries and treadmills A treadmill is an exercise machine for running or walking while staying in one place. The word treadmill traditionally refers to a type of mill which was operated by a person or animal treading steps of a wheel to grind grain . These areas often include a number of audio-visual displays (either integrated into the equipment, or placed on walls around the area itself) in order to keep exercisers entertained during long cardio workout sessions.
Group Exercise Classes
Most newer health clubs offer group exercise classes that are run throughout the week by qualified fitness instructors. Many types of group exercise classes exist, but generally these include classes based on aerobics Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness . It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor, although it can be done solo and without musical accompaniment. With the, cycling (spin cycle), boxing, high intensity, yoga, pilates and muscle training. Health clubs with swimming pools often offer aqua aerobics Water aerobics or "waterobics" is the performance of aerobic exercise in shallow water such as a swimming pool. In some areas it is known as AquaFit or "aqua aerobics", and is a type of resistance training classes.
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Some health clubs offer sports facilities such as a swimming pool A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is an artificially enclosed body of water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest and deepest is the Olympic size. A pool can be built either above or in the ground, and from materials such as metal, plastic, fiberglass or concrete, squash Squash is a racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. Squash is recognized by the IOC and remains in contention for incorporation in a future Olympic program court or boxing area. In some cases, additional fees are charged for the use of these facilities.
Personal Training
Most health clubs employ personal trainers The 5 classic components of fitness are muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. Although there are other subsets like power and speed. The general population is defined as an age range of 18 to about 50 . The definition of healthy in this context means an absence of a disease that would, to which members have access to for training/fitness/nutrition/health advice and knowledge. Personal Trainers can help write a customised fitness routine, sometimes including a nutrition plan, to help members achieve their goals. They can also monitor and train with members. More often than not, access to personal trainers involves an additional hourly fee.
Other Services
Newer health clubs generally include health-shops, snack bars, restaurants, child-care facilities, member lounges and cafes. It is not unusual for a sauna A sauna is a small room or house designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or an establishment with one or more of these and auxiliary facilities. These facilities derive from the Finnish sauna. The word "sauna" is also used figuratively to describe an unusually hot or humid environment, steam shower A steam shower is a type of bathing where a humidifying steam generator produces water vapor that is dispersed around a person's body. These types of showers are becoming increasingly popular in many countries.[citation needed]. A steam shower is essentially a steam room that offers the typical features of a bathroom shower, or wellness areas Wellness is generally used to mean a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. It has been used in the context of alternative medicine since Halbert L. Dunn, M.D. began using the phrase high level wellness in the 1950s. The modern concept of wellness did not, however, become popular until the 197 to be present. Health clubs generally charge a fee to allow visitors to use the equipment, courses, and other provided services.
Levels of Services and Offerings
Health clubs offer a wide array of services, and as a result the monthly membership prices can vary greatly. A recent study of American clubs found that the monthly cost of membership ranged from US$15 per month at basic chain clubs that offer limited amenities to over US$200 per month at spa-oriented clubs that cater to families and those seeking social activities in addition to a workout. In addition, some clubs such as many local YMCAs offer per-use punchcards or one-time fees for those seeking to use the club on an as-needed basis.
Costs can be altered through the purchase of a higher-level membership, such as a Founders or a Life membership. Such memberships often have a high up-front cost but a lower monthly rate. Bally's, Lifetime Fitness, and other large chains offer these memberships, but the tend to work out financial for those who use the club frequently and hold the membership for years.
See also
- Stan Bennett's Health and Fitness
- American Family Fitness
- Gold's Gym Gold's Gym International, Inc. is an international chain of co-ed fitness centers originally started in California by Joe Gold. Each gym features a wide array of exercise equipment and personal trainers to assist clients
- YMCA The Young Men's Christian Association has grown to become a worldwide movement of more than 45 million members from 124 national federations affiliated through the World Alliance of YMCAs
References
- Carroll, L. "Choosing a health club", MSNBC Health, December 19 December 19 is the 353rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 12 days remaining until the end of the year, 2003 2003 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed February 23 February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 311 days remaining until the end of the year, 2008 2008 was a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
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