Transferred from: People's Daily Life Times Release Date: January 4, 2019 Release Department: Network Department

Interviewed expert: Bao Ke, a fitness and fitness teacher at Beijing Sport University

Modern people have a fast pace of life, making it difficult to have time to go to the gym. In addition, public sports facilities are relatively scarce, resulting in high time costs for daily fitness. In fact, exercising at home is also a good choice. As long as you choose the right household fitness equipment and use it properly, you can also achieve good results.

There are many kinds of equipment suitable for home use, such as simple and light Push-up frames, pull up shelves, Yoga mat, abdominal fitness wheels, foam shafts, elastic bands and fitness balls; Anti resistance instruments include barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, stretchers, and arm strength devices; Large items such as Treadmill, Elliptical trainer, mountaineering machine, power bicycle, etc. The above equipment is recommended to be purchased in combination to meet fitness needs.

According to Bob, a bodybuilding teacher at Beijing Sport University, household fitness equipment is characterized by practicality, small area, non disturbance and high safety. When choosing, the first thing to consider is safety, followed by whether there is space for placement and noise, and finally, to ensure its high utilization rate, which means it should be practical and meet your exercise needs to avoid being idle soon after purchase. Try to purchase equipment with reasonable design and fine craftsmanship, and check if its surface is smooth and clean, and if the connection parts such as welding and screws are firm. Don't be greedy for cheap, as many rubber products may involve environmental issues and may not meet the quality standards. If possible, it's best to seek the help of an expert in selecting. In addition, special attention should be paid to after-sales service and maintenance guarantee, and try to choose brands with good reputation and high reputation.

After purchasing, it is necessary to carefully read the user manual, have a detailed understanding of the equipment's performance, and carefully inspect it to ensure safety. Do not allow children to use fitness equipment alone to avoid excessive exercise or damage caused by collisions. The space for placing equipment should be in a ventilated state, and a certain area of anti impact pads can be laid to protect the floor. However, sweat stains on the pads should be regularly cleaned to avoid the breeding of bacteria.

Bowk suggested that it is best to open a corner at home, where free weight equipment such as dumbbells, small barbells, kettlebells, and Push-up frames, training frames, and elastic bands can be placed. Anti smashing mat and Yoga mat shall be paved on the floor, and a mirror and pull up shelf can be installed on the wall. If conditions permit, a power bike can be placed on the balcony, providing a small multifunctional gym. Of course, the layout needs to be adjusted freely according to personal conditions and needs, but it must be safe and comfortable. ▲

(Editor in Chief: Cui Yuanyuan, Xu Xinyi)