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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exercise machines can be an efficient way for fitness beginners to build strength and muscle. Machines may be safer and easier to ...

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 ...

It was bad enough that my gym stopped showing movies on the giant screens facing the cardio machines. Now, instead of being transported from our ellipticals to outer space or Victorian England, we're ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. Free weights and ...