Exercise machine

Short description: Device for physical exercise

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. 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 cardiac stress tests or other medical tests.

## Contents

* 1 Resistance machines
* 1.1 Weight machines
* 1.2 Other kinds of resistance machines
* 2 Endless-path machines
* 2.1 Stationary bicycles
* 2.2 Running/walking machines
* 2.3 Elliptical machines
* 2.4 Glider machines
* 2.5 Climbing machines
* 2.6 Rowing machines
* 3 See also
* 4 References

## Resistance machines

### Weight machines

Weight machines use gravity as the primary source of resistance, and a combination of simple machines to convey that resistance, to the person using the machine. Each of the simple machines (pulley, lever, wheel, incline) changes the mechanical advantage of the overall machine relative to the weight.

### Other kinds of resistance machines

* Friction machines
* Spring-loaded machines (such as BowFlex)
* Resistance band
* Pneumatic exercise equipment
* Hydraulic exercise equipment
* Whole body vibration
* Fan-loaded machines
* Bullworker
* Outdoor gym
* Treadmill

## Endless-path machines

The Gymnasticon, an early exercise machine resembling a stationary bicycle

### Stationary bicycles

* Exercise bicycle

### Running/walking machines

* Elliptical trainer
* Treadmill

### Elliptical machines

Ellipticals (elliptical machines) are a combination of stair-climbing and a treadmill. Generally it contains two tracks upon which the user stands. Users describe an elliptical motion (hence the machine name) while walking or jogging. Some ellipticals have magnetic resistance controls that add difficulty to doing the motion.

### Glider machines

This machine allows the user to stand on two separate foot pedals and use their own muscles to create the movement. The stabilized movement can be likened to that of a "swing set" for each leg.

### Climbing machines

See also: Engineering:Jacobs Ladder (exercise machine)

Also named stair-climbing machines, they work the user's legs as they pump pedals up and down, much like climbing stairs. Some climbing machines have handles to push and pull to exercise the whole body.

### Rowing machines

Rowing machines, also named rowers, simulate the body movements of using a rowing boat.[1]

## See also

* Chin-up bar
* Exercise equipment
* Rehabilitation
* Sports medicine
* Statics

## References

1. ↑ "What Does a Rowing Machine Do?" (in en-US). https://hydrow.com/blog/what-does-a-rowing-machine-do/.

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Machines

Classical simple machines|

* Inclined plane
* Lever
* Pulley
* Screw
* Wedge
* Wheel and axle

Clocks|

* Atomic clock
* Chronometer
* Pendulum clock
* Quartz clock

Compressors and pumps|

* Archimedes' screw
* Eductor-jet pump
* Hydraulic ram
* Pump
* Trompe
* Vacuum pump

External combustion engines|

* Steam engine
* Stirling engine

Internal combustion engines|

* Reciprocating engine
* Gas turbine

Linkages|

* Pantograph
* Peaucellier-Lipkin

Turbine|

* Gas turbine
* Jet engine
* Steam turbine
* Water turbine
* Wind generator
* Windmill

Aerofoil|

* Sail
* Wing
* Rudder
* Flap
* Propeller

Electronics|

* Vacuum tube
* Transistor
* Diode
* Resistor
* Capacitor
* Inductor

Vehicles|

* Automobile

Miscellaneous|

* Mecha
* Robot
* Agricultural
* Vending machine
* Wind tunnel
* Check weighing machines
* Riveting machines

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