Health & Fitness
What exercise equipment = the best results??
Variable resistance machines versus free weight training. Which gives the best workout?
What exercise equipment = the best results??
Variable resistance (machines that you change the weight settings with a
pin) compared to free weight / functional training is a great place to start
and then maintain your fitness level. Putting resistance on your muscles in any
modality will build muscle, the type of training you do should be based on your
personal goals, health and time available. Using variable resistance machines
is fine for the person trying to maintain a level of fitness and appearance or
someone just starting an exercise program, however free weights, depending on
weight, reps and rest will give you size and or definition. Functional training
gives you the type of strength used for playing sports and daily activities
like changing a tire or shoveling snow from your driveway. For the best gains, as well as functional
strength try training using all modalities. Try incorporating kettle bells, TRX
bands, battle ropes, boxing, Tabata, as well as traditional weight lifting into
your workouts. To make your workouts
efficient as well as effective, remember to always ask to be shown proper form
for all exercises on unfamiliar equipment. There is constantly new exercise
equipment coming out on the market with lots of promises for great results, not
all promises are necessarily true. Do not sacrifice hard work and a good diet
for an impressive sales pitch.
