Machine weights can be fixed to a single movement e.g. a leg press Free weights (e.g. dumbbells) can be used in a number of movements and planes of motion In spite of these fundamental differences ...

Bodyweight training means you don’t need expensive equipment to improve your health. Whether it’s squats in the park, ...

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When it’s peak training time at the gym, the squat racks are all but occupied and you can’t get so much as a sniff of the cable machine or leg press, free weight exercises are your friends. Likewise, ...

As an impatient, time-poor mum of three, choosing between free weights vs machines can make or break my workout. More often than not, I stick to free weights at home as I don't want to run the risk of ...

When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a ...

The great weights shortage of 2020 may continue apace, but there’s no denying that some added heft is a pretty essential addition to any effort to bulk or strengthen up. While you might have got used ...

The key to losing weight is to focus on diet and exercise but did you know sometimes it’s better to prioritize one over the other? If you want to lose weight, diet has better outcomes compared to ...

If you're looking for a versatile way to build strength, train every single muscle group - in isolation or through compound movements - free weight exercises are the answer. Whether you're at home or ...