When you think of weight machines, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s clunky gym equipment that feels like it belongs in a beginner’s corner or a rehab clinic. But that ...

A few days ago, I walked into a new gym that opened down the street from my house. The place is quite nice, but it has a very small free weight area, which initially discouraged me–until I toured the ...

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 ...

Which makes for a better workout: weight machines or free weights? I've heard advocacy for both from reputable health experts. - Sarah, Portland Each has distinct advantages and disadvantages; ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stereo Shot/Stocksy/Adobe Stock There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards ...

Before I began coaching, I used weight machines all the time. I didn't know how to properly use free weights and felt very insecure in the weight room. Machines provided a simple solution to help me ...

Let's get one thing out of the way right now: There's not going to be any "one method is better 100 percent of the time" here. Both free weights and resistance machines can help you build strength, ...

This weight machine has the strength of a bodybuilder, fits on your wall and could get you in shape faster than the gym. Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest ...

Most weightlifting equipment that you’d find at the average gym is bulky and mechanical, not to mention ugly–and certainly not something you would ever want in your home. But Tonal, a new strength ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you want to get ...