These so-called fitness trackers<\/strong> – the vast majority of which integrate with fit-for-purpose (pardon the pun) mobile applications<\/strong> – use sophisticated technology<\/strong> to monitor heart rate, steps, activity levels, respiration and, in the case of more advanced models, even how much sleep one gets in order to highlight areas in need of improvement.<\/p>\n In this article, we provide you with 5 Tips for a Healthy Gate Motor Installation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Exercising the core<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually when one thinks of core exercises<\/strong>, it brings to mind that most mediaeval of endurance exercises, the dreaded plank. If you\u2019ve ever dreamt of manipulating the concept of time, try planking and experience how one minute can feel like an hour.<\/p>\n Within the context of gate automation<\/strong>, however, \u201cexercising the core\u201d means getting the basics right<\/strong>, and laying the foundation for a healthy<\/strong> and robust installation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This means ensuring that:<\/p>\n Strength<\/strong><\/p>\n When selecting a gate operator<\/strong>, it\u2019s important that you take into consideration the weight of the gate<\/strong> as well as the pull force<\/strong> needed to set it in motion. By far the most accurate way of determining a gate\u2019s pull force is by using a pull scale<\/strong>, which will give you a reading in kilogram force (kgf). This will enable you to make an informed decision as regards the kind of gate motor<\/strong> that you need to specify, be it industrial<\/strong> or a domestic-rated model<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Endurance<\/strong> 92787121 – young girl with skipping rope on white background. best cardio workout<\/p><\/div>\n Another important consideration when it comes to a healthy gate motor installation<\/strong>, is that of duty cycle<\/strong>; in other words, how hard the gate motor will have to work<\/strong>. If it\u2019s a domestic site requiring four or five operations per day, a D2 Turbo<\/a> will be more than up for the job. However, a high-traffic site<\/strong> such as a business park calls for an industrial operator such as a D10<\/a>.<\/p>\n Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n Staying fit and healthy takes hard work. One can\u2019t drink one kale smoothie and do a single push-up and expect to live to be a 107 years old.\u00a0 One has to maintain a consistent lifestyle<\/strong> by regularly going to the gym, eating healthy and avoiding poor lifestyle choices such as smoking and fast food.<\/p>\n Similarly, for your installation to remain \u201chealthy<\/strong>\u201d, it\u2019s important that you perform routine maintenance on a basis that is consistent with the gate motor\u2019s usage<\/strong>. We recommend getting a qualified technician to perform an onsite check for signs of wear and tear every two years or so. Fortunately, with easy access to advanced diagnostics, clever design and modular construction, maintaining a CENTURION operator simply couldn’t be easier.<\/p>\n The cool-down<\/strong><\/p>\n If you regularly do cardiovascular exercises such as cycling or running on a treadmill, you\u2019re probably familiar with the concept of the \u201ccool-down<\/strong>\u201d; a post-exercise period during which one allows one\u2019s body to recover from the stress of the main exercise.<\/p>\n When it comes to gate automation<\/strong>, the \u201ccool-down\u201d is the period after the installation during which you demonstrate to the end-user how to safely operate the system<\/strong>, as well as handing over the user guide, remotes, manual release keys, etc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With the startling increase in the number of lifestyle illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes that affect millions of individuals each year, it\u2019s no wonder that health and overall wellbeing are once again being pushed to the top of the public agenda. Fortunately, innovations such as the ubiquitous Fitbit and a plethora of other health […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11704,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"With the startling increase in the number of lifestyle illnesses<\/a> such as hypertension and diabetes that affect millions of individuals each year, it\u2019s no wonder that health and overall wellbeing are once again being pushed to the top of the public agenda. Fortunately, innovations such as the ubiquitous Fitbit<\/a> and a plethora of other health tracking devices<\/strong> are making it easier for people like you and I to take back control of our health<\/strong>.\n\nThese so-called fitness trackers<\/strong> - the vast majority of which integrate with fit-for-purpose (pardon the pun) mobile applications<\/strong> - use sophisticated technology<\/strong> to monitor heart rate, steps, activity levels, respiration and, in the case of more advanced models, even how much sleep one gets in order to highlight areas in need of improvement.\n\nIn this article, we provide you with 5 Tips for a Healthy Gate Motor Installation<\/strong>.\n\nExercising the core<\/strong>\n\nUsually when one thinks of core exercises<\/strong>, it brings to mind that most mediaeval of endurance exercises, the dreaded plank. 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\n\nWithin the context of gate automation<\/strong>, however, \u201cexercising the core\u201d means getting the basics right<\/strong>, and laying the foundation for a healthy<\/strong> and robust installation<\/strong>.\n\nThis means ensuring that:\n\n \t
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\n\nWhen selecting a gate operator<\/strong>, it\u2019s important that you take into consideration the weight of the gate<\/strong> as well as the pull force<\/strong> needed to set it in motion. By far the most accurate way of determining a gate\u2019s pull force is by using a pull scale<\/strong>, which will give you a reading in kilogram force (kgf). This will enable you to make an informed decision as regards the kind of gate motor<\/strong> that you need to specify, be it industrial<\/strong> or a domestic-rated model<\/strong>.\n\nEndurance<\/strong>![\"\"](\"http:\/\/154.66.198.29\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/92787121_xxl.jpg\")
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92787121 - young girl with skipping rope on white background. best cardio workout[\/caption]\n\nAnother important consideration when it comes to a healthy gate motor installation<\/strong>, is that of duty cycle<\/strong>; in other words, how hard the gate motor will have to work<\/strong>. If it\u2019s a domestic site requiring four or five operations per day, a D2 Turbo<\/a> will be more than up for the job. However, a high-traffic site<\/strong> such as a business park calls for an industrial operator such as a D10<\/a>.\n\nMaintenance<\/strong>\n\nStaying fit and healthy takes hard work. One can\u2019t drink one kale smoothie and do a single push-up and expect to live to be a 107 years old.\u00a0 One has to maintain a consistent lifestyle<\/strong> by regularly going to the gym, eating healthy and avoiding poor lifestyle choices such as smoking and fast food.\n\nSimilarly, for your installation to remain \u201chealthy<\/strong>\u201d, it\u2019s important that you perform routine maintenance on a basis that is consistent with the gate motor\u2019s usage<\/strong>. We recommend getting a qualified technician to perform an onsite check for signs of wear and tear every two years or so. Fortunately, with easy access to advanced diagnostics, clever design and modular construction, maintaining a CENTURION operator simply couldn't be easier.\n\nThe cool-down<\/strong>\n\nIf you regularly do cardiovascular exercises such as cycling or running on a treadmill, you\u2019re probably familiar with the concept of the \u201ccool-down<\/strong>\u201d; a post-exercise period during which one allows one\u2019s body to recover from the stress of the main exercise.\n\nWhen it comes to gate automation<\/strong>, the \u201ccool-down\u201d is the period after the installation during which you demonstrate to the end-user how to safely operate the system<\/strong>, as well as handing over the user guide, remotes, manual release keys, etc<\/strong>.","_et_gb_content_width":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[243],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\r\n