Machine training vs Free Weights
Hello,
First of all congratulations on losing 34lbs, and making the decision to
go to the gym. Lifting weights can definitley tighten up those problem areas.
I see from the exercises you listed you are using predominately machines.
While training we all know is good for us. Machines or not. But, f you want
optimal results for your fat loss goals free weights are the way to go.
Free weights allow the body to work as a system or in unison as the
body works in real life.
O.k. but how does that help your fat loss goals? Very simply, when your
body works as a system there is multiple muscles being used which means
tons of calories being burned which equals more fat being burned.
Machines groove your range of motion for each exercise. Consequently
balance, coordination, and proprioception suffers, not to mention less fat
being burned.
Here is a sample workout you can try:
Pushups
lunge
db shoulder press
db deadlift
plank hold for 1 minute
db squat
Perform 10 reps for each exercise for 20 minutes
take a 1 minute break between rounds.
Hope this helps.
Eric Bonilla
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