How to Get a Full-Body Workout With Weight Machines at the Gym

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a ...
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Why standing moves beat heavy weights: 5 exercises to restore muscle tone after 65

Stop relying on bulky gym machines that isolate your muscles; standing functional patterns are the secret to rebuilding a ...

This full-body Smith machine workout is perfect for crowded January gyms

Struggling to find free equipment in a busy January gym? This full-body Smith machine workout targets your legs, back, chest ...
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Which strength training method is best for you? Experts break down the options

When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or ...

5 Classic Strength Moves That Build More Muscle Than Machines After 40

Build muscle after 40 with 5 classic moves: squat, deadlift, push-up, row, overhead press, plus sets, reps, and cues.
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Are Body Weight Exercises Just as Effective as Lifting?

You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work. By Christie Aschwanden Many people believe that to build strength you either need a set of weights or a gym ...