Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of ...

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 ...

When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training machines to ...

As an impatient, time-poor mum of three, choosing between free weights vs machines can make or break my workout. More often than not, I stick to free weights at home as I don't want to run the risk of ...

Dimension 6 Fitness and Nike Strength Logos. Logos courtesy of Dimension 6 Fitness and Nike Strength Precor has announced a partnership with Nike affiliate Dimension 6 Fitness, where the company will ...

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 ...

Lifting weights isn't the only way to build strength and muscle. Experts say bodyweight exercises can go a long way and are a great way to get started if you don't feel like going to the gym. You ...

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 ...

I hadn’t been back to the downtown gym much since the post-COVID reopening, so it was a bit stunning to visit the Carrillo Street Gold’s and see that the group fitness room is history, converted to a ...