Fitness/Exercise equipment is any apparatus or device used during physical activity to enhance the strength or conditioning effects of that exercise by providing either fixed or adjustable amounts of resistance or to otherwise enhance the experience or outcome of an exercise routine. Physical fitness is a general state of health and well-being or specifically the ability to perform aspects of sports or occupations. Physical fitness is generally achieved through correct nutrition, exercise, hygiene and rest. It is a set of attributes or characteristics that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity. • An elliptical trainer or cross-trainer is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate stair climbing, walking, or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries. • The Exercise Treadmill is one of the most popular fitness equipment among fitness enthusiasts. This fitness machine is indoor sporting equipment which is used for walking and running exercises while in a stationary position. • A stationary bicycle also known as exercise bicycle, exercise bike is a device with saddle, pedals, and some form of handlebars arranged as on a bicycle, but used as exercise equipment rather than transportation. The fitness industry in India - valued at anything between a whopping Rs 2,000 crore and a more modest Rs 300 crore — however is not celebrating just yet. In fact, it's still a fragmented industry with diverse players such as health clubs, gyms and trainers. The health club approach and a feel good factor — for a highly stressed out segment — is the growing focus of the fitness industry in India." For corporate executives, health is often an important consideration. They have various problems ranging from spondilyosis, to posture and stress-related issues. The fitness equipment market in India was estimated to be worth 12.5 bn IN 2008; and was expected to reach INR 63.3 bn by 2012. The annual growth rate is expected to be around 50%. The key segments in the sector are the home segment and the institutional segment. As a whole establishing Fitness Equipments Unit is one of the project which has good prospect for the entrepreneurs to invest. Few Indian Major Players are as under:- Cosco (India) Ltd. Cravatex Ltd. Gympac Fitness Systems Pvt. Ltd. Splendor Fitness Pvt. Ltd.
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