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