While many powerlifters, bodybuilders, and Olympians use both, there’s still the ever-raging debate of whether free weights or machines are best. I recently covered a study that showed that both free ...

A fitness expert explains the benefits of free weights versus machine weights. February 5, 2009 -- Question: What's more effective, machines or free weights? Answer: Alicia, either free weights or ...

While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of free weights and the variety of exercises you can do, even at home with a ...

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 ...

The major shortcoming of free weights is that it's easier to sustain an injury with this equipment than when strength training by using your body weight. Seacat said injuries most commonly occur when ...

The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. This crew is all about functional strength—workouts that mimic real-life movements ...

It’s no secret that consistent running is important for progress, but what about strength training? When visiting a gym, runners may feel inclined to stick with the treadmill, but research reveals ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever climbed stairs, carried a heavy object, hiked up a mountain, played tug of war, or done a ...

Strength training, which helps boost your muscle power, certainly benefits those who enjoy participating in sports, but this activity also helps all of us to more easily perform everyday movements -- ...