Surprisingly, studies have found little difference between muscle and strength gain between free weights and machines. No ...

We asked a strength and mobility trainer to share her perspective on the free weights v resistance machines debate. Everyone has their ‘starting place’ in the gym – that mat, bench or ...

Q: The free weights at my gym are always busy, can I get just as effective a workout using machines? Despite most ‘functional’ gyms being on their third or fourth generation of rowing ...

FYI: Free weights just means any type of load that *isn’t* attached to a machine or other piece of equipment, making the movements just that much more functional—and even at-home friendly.

Just make sure you don't forget to add the weight of the bar itself into your calculations. Most equipment you’ll use is standardized, but while machines and free weights are usually clearly ...

When it come to training with free weights or machines, rarely has the fitness world been so divided. On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells.