Video Guide on the Use of Fitness Equipment
The University currently has four fitness rooms allow all students and faculty to do daily exercise. The gyms are equipped with a wide range of functional fitness equipment, mostly from international brands such as Cybex. In order to allow everyone to work out in the gyms more safely and efficiently, the PEU has provided a series of video guide on how to use the equipment. Students and faculty can search by the body parts you want to work out and watch the videos to know the use of each machine.
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The main muscle groups that are exercised in the chest are the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. Chest exercises are very stressful for the shoulders, so it is important to take care of your shoulders and warm up before training. |
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The main muscle groups worked on in the back are the trapezius, erector spinae, and latissimus dorsi. Back exercises can optimise physical appearance, improve poor posture such as hunchback and rounded shoulders, and reduce back pain caused by sedentary lifestyle. |
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The main muscle groups that are exercised in the shoulders are the deltoids, trapezius, and scapular lift muscles. Shoulder training can fix the rounded shoulders and hunchback, and improve your posture and physical appearance. Activating the shoulder muscles prior to exercise can reduce the risk of injury and improve the flexibility of the shoulder joint. Besides, the shoulder muscles are connected to the arm and back muscles and are the basis for many upper body movements. |
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The main muscle groups worked on with arm equipment are the biceps, triceps, and forearm muscles. When exercising the arms, you should take care to avoid collaborative effort from other muscle groups and to constrain the resistance on the target muscle group. |
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The common muscle groups trained in the legs are the quadriceps group, hamstrings, and calf muscle group. In lower limb exercises, it is important to pay attention to the protection of the ankle, knee, and hip joints; and warming up adequately before exercise is necessary. Trainers with old injuries to the ankle and knee joints should preferably be equipped with protective gear to avoid re-injury. |
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The key muscles to exercise in the glutes are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The glutes are an important transition part between the legs and the waist and have a great influence on the body balance and stability. Exercises for the gluteal muscles can improve the stability of the pelvis. In addition, some of the gluteal exercises are accompanied by exercises for the core muscles and leg muscles, which can improve the overall synergistic movement of the lower limb muscle groups. |
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The main muscles that are exercised in the abdomen are the rectus abdominis, the transverse abdominis, and the internal and external obliques. The main function of the abdominal muscles is to flex and rotate the torso. The strong core muscles keep the body balanced and stable and promote synergy between the upper and lower limbs. |
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Free weights machines include barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and medicine balls. Motions realised by free weights machines are more versatile, flexible and not limited by the fixed trajectory. However, the use of free weights machines requires a high level of core stability and control of the entire machine. If the operation is improper, there is a high risk of injury, so Free weights machines are only recommended for those with physical exercise experience to use it. |
