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 ...

Ever wondered about that massive machine with a sliding barbell at the gym? Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine. Despite being a staple in most gyms, this behemoth can be ...

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 ...

Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with cardio machines of all kinds, rows and rows of ’em. And whether you’re there for a chill yoga class ...

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