Weight Machines

Nothing can spoil a skiing vacation faster than an injury, especially if it's a serious one. One of the most common injuries affecting skiers today is damage to their Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The ACL is a tough tissue that restricts forward movement of the thigh bone over the shin bone. But, there is good news. There are a number... more »

Cyclists' legs are typically very strong, with rippling quads and chiseled calves. To power up those hills and push big gears, you need mighty leg muscles, which can be developed both on and off the bike. Whether you want to build your leg strength specifically for cycling or for other activities, make the most of your training time... more »

Many people who suffer from osteoporosis mistakenly assume they will fracture bones with exercise and do not realize that regular muscle use and exercise actually protects their bones. Research shows that regular exercise actually increases and maintains bone density at any age. The most important factor for exercising with... more »

Most people don't know how to properly combine weightlifting or weight training with boxing training. Boxers need to be strong, but they also need to be quick and agile. Traditional weightlifting can cause a boxer to bulk up, which can lead to being too stiff to be effective or to adding weight to your frame, and as a result moving up... more »

Most gym facilities offer multiple types of equipment, including standard weight machines, cable exercise machines and free weights. The purpose of both weight machines and cable machines is to increase strength and improve muscle tone, but there are advantages, disadvantages and other information to consider when deciding which is... more »