Module 5: Fitness Products and Services

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN FROM THIS MODULE

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

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WHAT IS THIS MODULE ALL ABOUT

This module is designed for you to get acquainted with the current and
continually evolving fitness products and services. This module will likewise educate
you with fitness products and services alternatives to suit your needs.

The global health problem and call for an active lifestyle has led to the popularity
and growing industry of fitness products and services. The fitness market includes a
wide-range of products and services such as clothing and footwear, training equipment,
nutrition food and energy drinks, wireless health and fitness devices, as well as
provision of gyms, clubs and fitness/training centers.

With the alarming rise in obesity-related problems in adults and health risks of a
sedentary lifestyle, there is a need to stay fit now more than ever. Healthy and active
living has been encouraged across the globe, and the fitness products and services
market has grown rapidly. Large-scale modernization, rising spending capacity in
developing countries, opening of fitness clubs and gyms, affordable training equipment
available, personal coaches, and cost-effective and highly-advanced wireless
healthcare technologies have fuelled the growth of the market significantly. In addition,
physical activity recommendations by the World Health Organization, government
efforts to promote healthy lifestyle, and the consolidation of the entertainment industry
into health and well-being to encourage exercising have further propelled the global
fitness products and services market.

So, what are fitness products and services?

The humble gym of the past where men threw around a few weights to
impress each other has long gone. Now, men and women of all ages and body types
doing a surprising number of activities populate health and fitness centres.
Staffed by experts

At a health and fitness centre, professional staff are available to prescribe a

personalized fitness program to help you meet your exercise goal. Regular physical
activity should become a habit – that way you don’t even notice you’re doing it! As
long as the place you choose has a competitive fee structure, without any restrictive
timeframes and penalties for dropping out, you will find yourself in a friendly, highly
motivating environment.

Exercising and feeling better

We’ve all experienced the sheer exhaustion that comes after strenuous
activity – free weights, rowing machines, cardio machines, and such can really take it
out of you. But if you have done any hard exercise, you will also be familiar with the
afterglow – that strange relaxed ‘feel good’ experience you get as your body starts to
recover. We now know that it’s due to chemicals being released in the body that help
it to relax. It’s like your body’s reward system for helping it become healthier.

The rise of the machines

A good fitness gym will be equipped with all the latest and modern gym health
machines and ideally have someone specializing in biomedical science and the
science of bodybuilding. Examples of machines readily found in fitness centres
include health machines like treadmills, cross trainers, upright bikes and rowers.
Health machines are not only modern and easy to use, but they also employ state of
the art technology that reaps you immense health benefits.

A fun place for all the family

If your fitness centre has a pool, the kids can be enjoying themselves in the
water, while you sweat it out in the gym next door, and older members of the family
can enjoy themselves in the members lounge that many fitness gyms run. Many
older people are reluctant to exercise, but fitness clubs offer a variety of low impact
pool based aqua-aerobics or low impact classes that are gentle on the body.

Why not join a class?

 Cardio Classes help to strengthen the heart and lungs. They also help in
burning calories fast, reduce stress, trim off fat, lower cholesterol, lessen risks
of heart diseases and improve your health.
 Dance Classes are a great way to keep your body in perfect tone and revive
your activeness. While you’re dancing, you can burn calories, enjoy the
energy themed music, and keep fit at the same time.
 Yoga Classes can be a lot of fun as long as you choose the right type of yoga
for your age and fitness level. Gentle stretching and a little quiet meditation
can really give your day a lift.
Some things on offer at a specialized centre

 Abseiling and rock climbing walls

 Aqua aerobics and swimming lessons
 Volleyball, badminton and even indoor soccer

The modern health centre is a combination of science, sport, relaxation and

socializing. The services on offer can range from a standard gym program to a
sophisticated program of exercise, diet and relaxation prepared by a health
professional. If you want to get fitter, then you should locate your local fitness centre.

Fitness products like: gym equipments, sports apparel, food supplements, fitness
gadgets, fitness and wellness product.

Fitness Apparels

fitness and wellness product

Gym equipment
1. Cardio – Treadmills, Ellipticals, Lifecycle exercise bikes, rowers, indoor cycling
2. Strength Training – Benches and Racks, Weight plates & Bars, Dumb bells,
hammer strength
3. Accessories – Mats, Foam Rollers, Bar clamps, Resistance Bands, Exercise
balls
fitness and wellness product

Food Supplement
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Services like:
Kickboxing, boxing, yoga, pilates, personal training, group fitness sessions,
Strength training, resistance training, circuit training, body building, etc.

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