Training on the ergometer - what it trains, what it does
The ergometer is one of the most popular fitness machines - in the gym, in hotels and also at home. But what does the ergometer actually do? Here we explain which muscles you train on the ergometer and what other positive side effects the training has for you.
The ergometer as an evergreen in the training sector
If you ever wonder why large parts of the equipment in sports studios are optional, but ergometers can be found almost everywhere: this is largely due to the fact that the ergometer is such an old piece of equipment and has been an integral part of many exercisers' everyday lives for decades. However, there is another reason for this, as the training is not only effective, but also easy on the joints. Especially if you are just starting out in fitness training, have had to take a break due to injury or are very overweight, this is the right way for you to start training.
Training on the exercise bike focuses on the legs. The front and rear thigh muscles are mainly involved in the movement, and the calves also work (especially if you don't strap your feet to the pedals). The activity in your upper body and arms, which straighten your posture, is negligible in terms of muscle work.
However, the cycle ergometer is obviously not a machine for developing a lot of muscle mass. Instead, you are mainly improving your endurance, cardiovascular system and lung activity. This can also help you to concentrate better and be less tired in everyday life. At the same time, you burn more calories by training on the ergometer, and not just during your workouts. The muscle training and the increased activity of your circulation also increase your basal metabolic rate, which means you burn more energy even when you sleep. This helps you to lose weight in a healthy way by building muscle and losing fat.
Extensive training for beginners and pros
The cycle ergometer is a piece of training equipment that is just as important for athletes as it is for beginners. You can use ergometer training as a gentle warm-up, build muscle mass during rehabilitation, cycle comfortably at home or in the gym in winter or improve your endurance without putting too much strain on your joints. The ergometer is therefore a real all-rounder - but if you want to train your joints more (e.g. for a marathon or ball sports such as football or basketball), a treadmill may be the better alternative for you.
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Editorial team fitnessmarkt.de (EA)
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Published on: 8 January 2018