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An elliptical machine, a type of exercise machine. An exercise machine is any machine used for physical exercise.These range from simple spring-like devices to computerized electromechanical devices to recirculating-stream swimming pools.
Typical consumer-level weight bench with leg exercise attachment Two weight training benches in a fitness center in Nürnberg, Germany Hyper bench for hyperextension Negative bench or decline bench
The Smith machine was invented by American Jack LaLanne, who rigged up a sliding apparatus in his gym in the 1950s. It was spotted by Rudy Smith, who commissioned Paul Martin to improve it. [11] [12] Smith then installed the modified model in a gym he was managing at the time, Vic Tanny's gym in Los Angeles. [13]
Technogym is an Italian world-leading manufacturer of sports and leisure equipment based in Cesena.It was founded in 1983 by Nerio Alessandri. [1] It has around 55,000 installations worldwide, in 35,000 wellness centres and 20,000 private homes.
Abdominal muscles have many important functions, including breathing, coughing, and sneezing, and maintaining posture and speech in a number of species. [4] Other abdominal functions are that it helps "in the function of support, containment of viscera, and help in the process of expiration, defecation, urination, vomiting, and also at the time of childbirth."
Performing the crunch. The crunch or curl-up is an abdominal exercise that works the rectus abdominis muscle. [1] It enables both building and defining "six-pack" abs and tightening the belly.