How to Use the Strength Equipment at Harvest Green Fitness Center (Richmond, TX)

If you live in Harvest Green, you already have one of the best fitness resources right in your backyard the Harvest Green Fitness Center!

In this video tour below, I’ll show you exactly how to use the strength equipment available in our community gym so you can feel confident, safe, and strong during every workout.

Watch the video and learn how to use the strength equipment:

Why Strength Training Matters

Strength training isn’t just for athletes, it’s for anyone who wants to feel better, move easier, and live stronger. Regular resistance training helps:

• Improve posture and joint stability

• Boost metabolism and support healthy weight management

• Reduce injury risk by strengthening muscles and connective tissues

• Increase energy, confidence, and overall well-being

  
  

Even just 2–3 sessions per week can make a huge difference in your daily life.

Equipment Overview at Harvest Green Fitness Center

Our community gym is equipped with user-friendly machines that make strength training simple even if you’re new to it. Here’s what you’ll find and how each one helps you build a balanced routine:

• Leg Press

Builds strength in your glutes, quads, and hamstrings. Adjust the seat so your knees form a 90-degree angle, then push through your heels for maximum control.

• Leg Extension

Targets the front of your thighs (quadriceps). Start light, extend slowly, and focus on full, controlled movements.

• Leg Curl

Strengthens your hamstrings — the muscles that balance out the work your quads do. Keep your hips pressed into the seat pad and move smoothly.

• Chest Press

Simulates a push-up motion to tone your chest, shoulders, and triceps. Adjust the handles to chest level, and exhale as you press forward.

• Shoulder Press

Works your shoulders and upper arms. Sit tall, keep your core engaged, and press the handles overhead without locking your elbows.

• Lat Pulldown

Engages your back and arms. Hold the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width, pull it down to your chest, and squeeze your shoulder blades together.

• Seated Back Row

Strengthens your back, shoulders, and posture. Keep your back straight and pull toward your midsection, pausing briefly to feel the muscles activate.

How to Maximize Your Workout for Calorie Burn and Endurance

To get the most from your strength sessions:

1. Keep rest short, 30 to 45 seconds between sets keeps your heart rate up.

2. Choose moderate resistance, enough to challenge you for 10–12 reps.

3. Use full-body circuits, combine upper and lower body machines for better calorie burn.

4. Add light cardio before or after, try the recumbent bike, elliptical, or treadmill to boost endurance.

   
   

Over time, this mix of strength and cardio will improve your heart health, metabolism, and overall stamina without the joint stress of high-impact workouts.

About the Author

Carlos Duncan, creator of Ask The Health Coach, is a certified health coach and exercise physiologist based in Richmond, TX. He helps busy parents and professionals build sustainable habits through quick, effective workouts and practical nutrition guidance.

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