Muscles, body, circulation - that's what you train on the ergometer
Training on an ergometer is tried and tested. Accordingly, the ergometer is standard equipment not only in the gym, but also for many users at home. Have you ever wondered exactly which muscles are trained on the ergometer? We have a compact and quick answer for you.
More than just muscle work - what is trained on the ergometer?
You will feel the muscular effect of the ergometer from the very first workout. Because your legs are put under a lot of strain. More specifically, four large muscle groups in the legs are strengthened during ergometer training: the buttocks (gluteus maximus), the back and front thighs and the calves. While the thighs and buttocks are responsible for the muscle work required when pedaling, the calves mainly control the grip around the pedals. The strap around the pedals may help you to get a better grip, but for training it is more efficient to leave it off. This allows you to control a fluid movement from your entire lower body.
The upper body is also trained slightly, as the core and lower back are responsible for the upright posture, and the biceps and triceps are also worked slightly. After all, your arms keep you away from the handlebars. However, the training effect for arms and upper body is very low, the training on the ergometer is strongly focused on the legs.
Of course, this does not mean that muscular legs are the only effect of ergometer training. Your heart and circulation are also worked (depending on the intensity). This promotes blood flow, ensures a better functioning cardiovascular system and makes you feel healthier, can reduce the risk of some cardiovascular diseases and also creates a great basis for losing weight. With focused endurance training, you can even increase your lung capacity by training on the ergometer. As with all endurance machines and units, the best way to achieve this is not to train at a low intensity for a long time, but to incorporate sprints into your workout time and again. High-intensity interval training not only makes your sessions more entertaining, but also more efficient.
The advantages of the ergometer
The ergometer shouldn't just be about which muscles you train. After all, healthy endurance training, in whatever form, is always good for your circulation and your entire body. And the ergometer is ideal for beginners in particular, as the training is very easy on the joints.
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Editorial team fitnessmarkt.de (EA)
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Published on: 9 January 2018