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How To Choose Which Equipment To Use At The Gym

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Although gym equipment is designed to work your body they only work one or two main muscle groups at a time. The downside is that it requires a little effort from the core and stabilizing muscles to use machines and … Continue reading →

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Always Choose Free Weights Before Machines

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Using free weights instead of gym machines requires more effort and a greater recruitment of muscles particularly from the core. Using free weights also has a higher calorie demand and gives you alternatives for the same movement patterns.

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For Best Results Stay Away From Gym Machines

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

The downside to exercising on a piece of gym equipment designed for a particular movement is that you burn fewer calories and work fewer muscles than if you were to do the same exercise using free weights. This is due … Continue reading →

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