Free Weights vs. Exercise Weight Machines – The Winner Remains Tough


There is a constant argument regarding what is better – the free weights or the machine powered ones. There are gym goers who prefer the latter since they have to make the most out of their thousand dollar membership fees. You may be just like them who work non-stop just to get the bulky arms they have so dreamed of.

For your peace of mind here are some of the advantages regarding free weights vs. exercise weight machines. Both shall be given a chance to air out their pros and cons and at the end, it shall be up to you to decide if the former is indeed the best choice.

Contender #1 – Weight Machines

• created to be used lying down or sitting down thus lessens the body’s ability to speed up its metabolism
• training of muscles using these machines require you to work out for longer amounts of time since it does not burn fat that fast.
• injuries are prevalent due to improper stance or balance.

Contender #2 – Free Weights

• all you need is one group of weights. You need not invest on a lot of dumbbells since one kind can work for you legs and biceps.
• building the entire body and not just a certain place called spot toning.
• You support your body weight and not go dead weight when you pull the bars down.

You’ve seen both sides when it comes with free weights vs. exercise weight machines. What would you choose?

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