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Exercise motion is detected in the same way calorie counter and exercise computers count repetitions on individual exercise machines. When exercise motion ceases, for the period of time dependent on the difficulty setting, the game controller input is stopped. Any game can be used as this approach does not interact directly with the game control.
Fitness game, exergame, and gamercise (portmanteaus of "exercise" and "game") [1] [2] [3] are terms used for video games that are also a form of exercise. [4] Fitness games rely on technology that tracks body movement or reaction.
It is the only stationary exercise machine known to have the ability to move into any direction by counterbalance alone. It is this control, or "wheeling", that requires every muscle in the body to be used evenly, even those not usually targeted by weight training or general cardiovascular exercise. [ 5 ]
The biceps or biceps brachii (Latin: musculus biceps brachii, "two-headed muscle of the arm") is a large muscle that lies on the front of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow. Both heads of the muscle arise on the scapula and join to form a single muscle belly which is attached to the upper forearm.
At the same time, the outside force moves the body part, such as a leg or arm, throughout the available range. Injury, surgery, or immobilization of a joint may affect the normal joint range of motion. [7] Active range of motion is the movement of a joint provided entirely by the individual performing the exercise.
Bicep muscles are important for balance, stability, and functional fitness. This bicep workout stengthens the upper body with bicep curl exercises and variations. 9 exercises to tone and ...
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This is a compound exercise that also involves the biceps, forearms, and the rear deltoids. Equipment: cable machine or pulldown machine. Major variants: chin-up or pullup (using the body weight while hanging from a high bar), close grip ~ (more emphasis on the lower lats), reverse grip ~ (more emphasis on the biceps).