A meta-analysis compared free-weight training (squats, bench press, and deadlifts) with machine training (leg press, chest ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Lifting at your local gym can be intimidating. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the weight room. By Alyssa Ages Alyssa Ages is a competitive strongwoman athlete and a former personal trainer, but ...

The ancient Greek word "gymnos," meaning a "place to train naked," is the origin of the word Gymnasium or gym, a modern ...

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Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with cardio machines of all kinds, rows and rows of ’em. And whether you’re there for a chill yoga class ...