A flywheel is an interesting piece of fitness equipment. It’s a rotating, or rotational, weight that you can use. The term flywheel means to turn fly-to- Wheels in English.
around!
You can make one with your own hands, or you can buy one at a gyro gym. A gyro gym is a place to learn how to do rotational workouts on the go!
The rotating part of the weight adds some value to your workout, and by using a heavy flywheel you can really make something turn. You can use it for multiple workouts, so you do not have to purchase one for each type of workout!
This article will talk about how to make a heavy flywheel! If you are looking to up your workout game, this tip is for you.
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Order a metal rod
A metal rod is the basis for most flywheel structures. Most rods are made from bamboo, carbon, or titanium and are pre-drilled to the appropriate size and shape.
If you do not have a flywheel you can make your own by tying a series of loops together and then wrapping wet yarn around it to create theFORE the wheel. Or you can tie multiple lines together and then wrap several layers of paper around that to create theBACK of the flywheel.
Both methods result in a strong, rigid core that will hold its shape as you work on it.
You can also buy one made specifically for spinning, which has given rise to many names for them: spindle-safe, safety-, and spin–proof flywheels.
Coat the rod in rubber
When you’re ready to make your first flywheel, the first step is to coat the rod in rubber. This prevents your rod from sliding in your hands and also protects the rod from damaging the water.
You can buy a variety of rubber compounds, but our favorite is Evo Silver. It does not seem to hold true color when dry, but when wet it sticks and rolls easily.
To make a flywheel, take a blank short-handled fishing tool and cut off most of the end. Then, wrap some rubber around the end and tie it off with a piece of cord or string. Let it sit for an hour or so to dry before using!
Utilizing a flywheel will also help keep your rod tip smooth and rounded as you reach toward fish.
Insert the rod into the disk
Next, turn the wheel until the pin disappears into the foam.
Now, use your hands to pull the disk out of the rod. You can do this by handle or force, it does not matter.
Put your new flywheel in a bin to save space and to ensure it is dry after cleaning.
Add weight to the disk
Now that your motor is turning, it’s time to add some weight to the disk. You can do this by adding more material to the bottom of the disk or by adding more string.
Add enough material so that the disk is just touching the top of the motor housing but not so much that it is breaking through. This requires practice and a little patience, however.
After you have made sure your disk has enough weight on it, let it sit for a few minutes to ensure it is working properly.
Hone the edge of the disk
Once you’ve created a spot for your flywheel to sit at the top of your effort, it is time to add some shape. The more shape you have in your design, the more power you can produce.
You can add some extra shape by adding more weight on top of your disk, or by cutting a bit of the disk. Both methods increase power and efficiency!
Cutting a bit of the disk can be tricky, as there may be some risk of breaking it. If that happens, you have no extra weight to add back into your flywheel to make it whole again! Luckily, if broken enough, a new flywheel will not lose efficiency when taken out and replaced.
Using a heavier disk does have one downside: if you cut too much lengthwise, it can expose some metal inside. That metal may get hot while producing power, making it look like there is less effort being produced.
Coat with wax
Once your flywheel is made, the next step is to let it dry. This can be difficult if you are running out of time!
To make sure the flywheel is completely dry, check by sliding a paper clip or pencil tip between the wheel and a surface. If it rides smoothly, it’s fully dried!
To make this process easier, put a clear wrap around cloth over the wheel to protect it from being shined with a wet iron or exposed hair.
To ensure your flywheel is totally dry, give it some extra time outside in weather conditions where water may not be present. Once you are finished with your workout, let it sit overnight to make sure all moisture has evaporated.
If you have any leftover waxes, use them to make another workout tool! These could be rings, belts, etc..
Create rotation inside device
Most devices have a rotation mode that you can stick to, but few offer the option to have the device rotate inside of it. When the device rotates inside the rotating device, it offers some exciting possibilities for uses.
One use is in tracking your steps. When in the rotating device, you can use its sensors to track your movements. By pairing this with a pedometer, you could use this to track your daily step goal!
Another use is in gaming. If you are playing a game on this, you can make yourself rotate faster to speed up the experience. You could also use this as an additional challenge for yourself while playing games on your phone or laptop.
These two features are simple enough that anyone can make one. First, you will need to create a pattern for how often to make the rotation.
Use for exercise
A flywheel is not only an excellent tool for workouts such as yoga or aerobics, but can also be used for resting and recovering after exercise.
We use a similar tool in the kitchen-the rotary spice grinder. You turn it over to rotate and shift the spices around, making sure to keep all of your ingredients (like garlic) in tact.
Grinds can be used to make life a little easier during exercise or rest time. By using a rotating motion on the grinder, your body will get a better chance at completing an exercise or cardio session.
Rotary grinders can be found in most health food stores or grocery stores that specialize in foods that are not processed.