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01 Oct Free Weights Versus Resistance Training Machines

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If you are planning to set up a home gym, you may be wondering about what type of equipment you should add to your gym.  With so many options out there, choosing the right type of equipment can be truly overwhelming.  One of the first decisions you will have to make when setting up a home gym is whether you should purchase free weights for your gym or if you should use machines for your resistance training.  The reality is that there are pros and cons to each, all of which needs to be considered when determining which is best for you.

The Advantages of Using Free Weights

There are several advantages to using free weights as opposed to machines for resistance training.  For example, free weights do not restrict your movements in the way that machines do.  Therefore, you are free to move your body and your muscles in any way that you want for your work out.  In addition, because of the freedom of movement, using free weights uses more of your stabilizer muscles than machines do.

If you are wanting to perform resistance training exercises so you can have more strength for routine activities such as lifting your kids or carrying groceries, free weights are generally the better option because of the way you have to use your muscles and body when using free weights.  In addition, you tend to build more balance and coordination when using free weights rather than machines.

The Advantages of Using Machines

Machines also have a number of benefits that free weights cannot provide.  For example, machines provide a greater amount of stability, which means it is easier to maintain proper form and reduce the risk of injury.  As such, machines are the best option for beginners that are still trying to learn proper form as well as for those that want to really isolate the muscles that they wish to work on.  Of course, machines are more costly than free weights, but many find that the price is worthwhile since machines provide for a safer workout.
If you are looking for machines to help you with getting a better cardiovascular workout, you will find plenty to choose from at AtHomeFitness.com.  Whether you are looking for a treadmill, elliptical, indoor bike, exercise bike or rowing machine, we offer only the best machines available in the industry.  By combining one or more of our cardio machines with free weights or with resistance training machines, you can enjoy a very thorough workout that will help you enjoy a greater level of health.