A device that tests the exertion which is exhibited by certain muscles or the one that keeps track of how much a particular exercise has been done is known as ergo meters. Ergo meters can also be referred as exercise machines which allow the person to perform cardio exercise with the use of arms and legs remaining in a stationery position. The benefits and advantage of these ergo meters are very much similar to that of the cardio workout which helps the person to maintain the health as bones and muscles are benefited by toning of legs and arm muscles when the calories are burnt.There are different types of ergo meters available in the market of which some work with the arms and legs at a same time as the arms are in motion but a care and guidance of a professional should be taken of a professional and should also be consulted to doctor before the use of these ergo meters. Medical type of ergo meters is very much used for measuring how much of energy has been utilized for a muscle or a group of muscles exhibit the energy. Another type of ergo meters is called as cycle ergo meters which is a stationary bicycle attached to measure a person's work performance as the cycle is often used for testing cardiovascular and respiratory health for medical or physical training reasons. These types of ergo meters are best suited for people who are accustomed to bicycling and are not accurate runners and for other who perform other type of exercise.
The primary purpose of this cycle ergo meter is to perform and monitor the fitness tests which are administered with the recommendation of a physician or which is a part of a person's personal training as it involves riding at constant speed and as the cycle does not require much upper body movement. Another type of ergo meters are arm ergo meter which is considered as a piece of exercise equipment that stimulates swimming as the person can use this machine to build endurance for all swimming strokes as the person swim by pulling himself up in an inclined motion.
