Most Dangerous Gym Machines (Infographic)

MOST DANGEROUS GYM MACHINES 1 BEHIND THE NECK SHOULDER PRESS MACHINE 2 ROTARY TORSO MACHINE It stresses the shoulder joint and enhances the risk of impingement. Practicing it in inefficient position puts a lot of torque on the spine. 3 SEATED BACK EXTENSION 4 LAT PULL DOWN BEHIND THE MACHINE NECK You end up smashing the bar into your neck, that damages the little bony processes. On performing it, more stress will be laid on the lumbar spine. 5 SEATED LEG PRESS 6 LEG EXTENSION MACHINE A worst gym machine that puts pressure on This seated exercise will the knee joint and Stresses the entire low result in a torn meniscus (cartilage) or ACL, alignment problem related to knee. back. 7 OLYMPIC BENCH 8. AB ROLLER People often use their back, neck and legs Improper handling puts you at a risk for injury and it lands on your chest part or the neck. instead of every muscle except for their abs to bring it forward. 9 HIP ABDUCTOR 10 STRETCHING MACHINES It puts pressure on thigh and hip bones. It may even create a hernia or shows Stretching machines can easily strain a muscle or individuals performing it may end up with a groin pull. symptoms of sciatica (pain and numbness of the leg). 12 THE 45-DEGREE BACK EXTENSION MACHINE 11 HACK SQUAT This machine resembles squatting and it puts extra stress on the joints. This machine will strengthen the back but damages the spine of an individual. 13 BUTT BLASTER 14 THE SMITH MACHINE People assume that it's easy, but it actually puts more stress on the core, Mishandling of the Smith machine leads to injury in major muscles, or it even weakens the spine and hips. tiny muscles. 15 KICKBACKS& OVERHEAD EXTENSIONS 16 SEATED TORSO ROTATION The Seated torso rotation gym machine tones your abs through rotation puts Abnormal kickbacks and overhead extensions can more pressure on your break your elbows and spine. shoulders. 17 LAT PULLDOWN MACHINE 18 STANDING-CALF-RAISE MACHINE To get sculpted shoulders, many gym-goers use lat pull-down machines unless you have very flexible shoulders, this exercise is difficult to do correctly, and can increase your risk for shoul- der impingement syndrome. It adds up unnecessary spinal compression and it even results in various back problems. 19 PEC DECK MACHINE 20 ROMAN CHAIR BACK EXTENSION This machine creates more stress on top portion of your deltoid, and causes nerve injuries. It places more pressure on the spine and enhances the risk of disks damage. 21 STANDING CALF RAISE 22 SEATED AB CRUNCH If performed abnormally, it leads to poor muscle imbalance and poor posture. This machine tightens the spine, wrecks down the blood vessels in the shoulders, and puts more strain on joints. 23 AB TWISTERS Over twisting of the spine destroys the disks present between your vertebrae. 10 EXERCISE MACHINES YOU MUST AVOID • Seated Leg Extension Seated Military Press•- • Seated Lat Pulldown (Behind the Neck) Seated Pec Deck • Seated Hip Abductor Machine Seated Rotation o- Machine • Seated Leg Press Squats Using Smith - Machine II Roman Chair Back Extension Roman Chair• Sit-Up 10 INTERESTING FITNESS FACTS Boosts-up the brainpower Reduces stress Helps in gaining energy Increases your appetite Helps in building relationships Assists ward to combat with diseases Pumps up the heart beat rate Increases efficiency and performance Helps in weight loss Improves immune power GYM STATISTICS 45 MILLION Over Americans have registered with a gym or any health care club. 23 MILLION More than guys acquire a membership from a fitness center. 22 MILLION Over females have become a member of a fitness center. 25-54 YEARS Most of the members aged between to often visit gyms to carryout exercises. 85% From the total gym-goers in America, of individuals visit a gym for at-least h times a year. Every out of adults perform recommended physical activities every week 5%• 30 Every day, only of adults carryout exercises for minute EXERCISE PERCENT Percent of Americans making more 54.3% than $90,000 per year through exercise Exercise for at least 30 minutes 49.6% three days per week National average of Americans that exercise regularly 49.6% Percent of obese Americans that 40.4% do not exercise 30 minutes any given day 31.3% Haven't exercised within the last week 18.5% Exercise one or two days per week Designed by: graphs.net fitnesshealthzone.com