fitness equipment [2]

Material and apparatuses for carrying out exercises aimed at maintaining the physique and increasing muscular strength, flexibility and endurance.

stationary bicycle

Bicycle attached to a base for training in a room or apartment; it is used mainly to work the leg muscles and to develop endurance.

speedometer

Electronic counter that indicates the pedaling speed and the number of pedal revolutions per minute.

flywheel

Steel wheel that simulates the effect of real bicycle pedaling to provide steady and regular exercise.

brake

Unit for slowing down or stopping the flywheel’s spinning.

pedal

Part on which the user pushes with the foot to make the flywheel spin.

footstrap

Band attached to the pedal for keeping the foot in place.

height adjustment

Screw for adjusting the height of the seat.

timer

Apparatus for timing an exercise; the user is alerted with a sound when time is up.

handlebar

Device with two grips connected by a shaft; the user holds onto it while exercising.

resistance adjustment

Knob for adjusting the flywheel’s resistance.

seat

Small triangular support for sitting.