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Training Equipment For Fitness And Strength Training

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Unconventional Training Equipment for Fitness and Strength Training By Matt D 'Aquino | Submitted On August 16, 2011 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook 2 Share this article on Twitter 2 Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon 1 Share this article on Delicious 2 Share this article on Digg 1 Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Expert Author Matt D 'Aquino There are various types of equipment you may have in the gym to assist in achieving your health and fitness goals. There are the common pieces such as wrist wraps, Swiss ball and captains of crush. There are also some more unconventional training methods such as the use of: - Resistance bands - Chains - Weight vests - Kettle bells - Sand bags - Wrist rollers In this report I am going to give a brief outline as to what each of these are as well as what they do to benefit you and your training. Resistance bands: Resistance bands are used mainly be power lifters and athletes. The advantage resistance bands have for your training is the fact that they give heavier load as they get stretch up. These bands range between resistances of 15-400 kilograms. For example: Smith machine shoulder press. Wrap a band around each side of the bar and then around the base of the machine. As you press upwards the band will stretch increasing the resistance on the bar. Resulting in the bar getting heavier

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