In today’s post I just wanted to give you some advice about choosing a method of weight training. Whether you decide to use free weights or weight machines there are a few points to consider.
Lets take a look at free weights.
This is probably the method of training for muscle strength and mass which gives you the most bang for your buck.
Barbells, dumbbells, kettle bells, and functional cable machines have one thing is common.
They all force the individual to stabilize an object and give that person free range of motion to move that object.
By allowing this freedom, the individual is capable of training muscles and groups of muscles through very specific functional ranges of motion.
The great thing about this is that these specific exercises can be customized to fit a sport, job or any everyday activity that you may perform.
Free weights are also a really good option for maintaining muscle mass while trying to loss body fat through metabolic training.
Scott Ward is currently an Exercise Therapist at South Hill Physiotherapy and Fitness Centre. This is where he trains athletes, and your average everyday citizen looking to get fit. He also rehabilitates injured workers and people that have been in motor vehicle accidents.