Michael Sinclair Before a Medicine-Ball Session, Match the Ball to the Movement Before using a medicine ball, identify the movement you want to learn and check that the ball is designed for it. A ball for holding during a controlled exercise is not automatically suitable for thro... Equipment Setup Exercise Equipment
Michael Sinclair Check a Barbell Collar Before Loading a Bar Check the collar’s size, condition and locking method while the bar is unloaded and supported. Then follow the instructions for that bar, collar and lifting setup. A collar is intended to help secure ... Equipment Setup Strength Equipment
Michael Sinclair Use a Lat-Pulldown Machine With a Setup You Understand Learn the machine's setup before judging the exercise by the weight stack. A lat-pulldown station can provide a useful upper-body pulling movement, but the seat, thigh support, handle and starting pos... Equipment Setup Strength Machines
Michael Sinclair Understand a Cable-Machine Attachment Before Using It A rope, a short bar and a single handle can all be used with cable equipment, but they are not interchangeable instructions. Each changes how you hold the equipment and may belong to a particular exer... Equipment Setup Exercise Equipment
Michael Sinclair Check an Exercise Step Platform Before the First Class An exercise step platform looks uncomplicated: a raised surface, sometimes with risers underneath. In a class, however, you may step on and off it repeatedly while following an instructor. Taking a mo... Equipment Setup Exercise Equipment
Michael Sinclair Adjust a Strength Machine Before You Add Resistance Before using a strength machine, learn what it is designed to do and how its seat, pads, and moving parts should be adjusted for you. Start with the machine's own instructions and a staff demonstratio... Equipment Setup Fitness Strength Machines
Michael Sinclair Set Up a Stationary Bike Before Your First Ride Before your first stationary-bike ride, learn the controls and adjust the bike for yourself using the exact model's instructions. Check the seat and handlebar setup, understand the pedals and stopping... Equipment Setup Home Exercise Stationary Bike