Main Equipment Categories

1. Cardiovascular Equipment (65% of the fitness equipment market share)

• Treadmill: The most common equipment in gyms, suitable for people of all fitness levels. It can be adjusted for speed and incline, meeting needs from walking to running.

• Stationary Bike: Including upright, recumbent, and spinning bikes. It has little impact on joints.

• Elliptical Trainer: Can exercise both the upper and lower body. It combines cardiovascular training with resistance training without causing much impact on the body.

• Rowing Machine: Simulates rowing movements and can exercise the whole body, including the back, arms, and legs.

• Stair Climber: Simulates stair - climbing movements. It allows people to burn about 1000 calories per hour, making it very suitable for those who want to lose weight.

2. Strength Training Equipment

Free Weight Equipment:

• Dumbbell: Available in various weights and can be used for many exercises. For example, lighter dumbbells can be used for arm curls, and heavier ones for shoulder presses, which is very suitable for targeted muscle training.

• Barbell: Suitable for compound movements that require heavy weights, such as squats and deadlifts. Squats can exercise thigh muscles, and deadlifts can exercise back and leg muscles.

• Kettlebell: Can be used for swinging, throwing and other movements. While exercising strength, it can also improve the body's flexibility and cardiovascular function.

Weight Machines:

• Cable Machine: Provides stable tension and can be used for a variety of exercises, such as lat pulldowns and chest flyes, with good exercise effects.

• Lever Machine: Generates resistance through levers. It is easy to operate and very suitable for beginners in strength training.

Bodyweight Training Equipment:

• Pull - up Bar: Mainly used to exercise upper body muscles, such as the back and arm muscles. It is easy to install and takes up little space.

• Suspension Trainer: Uses one's own body weight for exercise, and the intensity of exercise can be adjusted according to one's ability, which can exercise muscles all over the body.

3. Flexibility and Balance Equipment

• Yoga Mat: Has a non - slip surface and a certain thickness, which can play a buffering role. It is very suitable for doing yoga and stretching exercises.

• Stability Ball: You can sit or lie on it to do exercises, such as sit - ups. It can strengthen the strength of the core parts like the abdomen and improve balance ability.

• Foam Roller: Rolling it on the muscles after exercise can relax the muscles, make them recover faster, and also improve the body's flexibility.

• Balance Board: Standing on it, such as standing on one foot, can practice balance and improve the body's coordination and balance ability.

4. Functional Training Equipment

• Battle Ropes: Swinging them can exercise many parts such as the arms, shoulders, and core. It has high intensity but little impact on the joints.

• Suspension Trainer: As mentioned earlier, it uses body weight for exercise, and the intensity can be adjusted, which is very convenient.

• Medicine Ball: Can be used for throwing, catching, and smashing movements. It can enhance the body's explosive power, speed, and endurance.

5. Other Equipment

• Weight Bench: Provides support when doing exercises like dumbbell bench press and barbell curl, keeping the body stable and facilitating better exercise.

• Squat Rack / Power Rack: Can play a protective role when doing heavy - weight training like squats, making the training safer, even when training alone.

Main Points

• Each piece of equipment has its own unique advantages and points to note. For example, the treadmill is convenient for exercise, but it is necessary to regularly check whether the belt is loose. When using dumbbells, hold them firmly and put them back in place after use.

• A good combination of different equipment can provide comprehensive exercise for fitness enthusiasts. For example, having cardiovascular equipment like treadmills, strength training equipment like dumbbells and barbells, and flexibility equipment like yoga mats can meet different exercise needs.

• When choosing equipment, many aspects need to be considered. In terms of space, small gyms are suitable for equipment that takes up little space, such as foldable treadmills. In terms of budget, we should not only look for cheap prices but choose high - quality ones. Although they are more expensive, they can be used for a longer time. In terms of maintenance, regular maintenance, such as oiling the equipment, can extend its service life. User safety is also very important. For example, the squat rack should have safety protection devices.

• As a manufacturer of fitness equipment, Longglory Fitness has always emphasized that their equipment is of good quality, durable, and comfortable for users, which can help gyms attract more people to exercise.

This guide provides professional advice for gym owners, helping them choose and equip the right fitness equipment to create a more effective and popular fitness place.