There’s a pecking order in the gym: Experts hoist the barbells and other free weights, while beginners stick to the machines. This makes sense. The machines are, after all, explicitly designed to ...

Weight training machines are often given the cold shoulder by veteran exercisers who claim to know their way around the weight room. They argue that free weights (defined as any weight that can be ...

India, Dec. 14 -- The ancient Greek word "gymnos," meaning a "place to train naked," is the origin of the word Gymnasium or ...

Anyone who regularly works out in a busy gym, your answer to the free weights vs machines question is probably just “whichever is available first”. And that’s fair, but if you’re able to take a ...

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 ...

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 ...

The question: Now that winter is coming, I want to use my gym more often. What are the best all-round machines for strength training? What are your favourites? Which should I avoid? The answer: As a ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. The Gym Monster 2 is probably not for people like me, but it should be. The target ...

Q In an effort to take my fitness up a notch or two, I’ve been evaluating my gym workouts along with the other healthy activities that I have been doing in my life. In doing so, I was wondering ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Choosing the right cardio machine is about more than just ...