What do women look for in a gym? - Page 3 - Ausbb

Kyle Aaron · 28-06-2009, 05:55 PM

You prefer machines to free weights? Why one rather than the other?

gtrb26dett · 28-06-2009, 05:57 PM

To tell you the truth I have no idea why. I think maybe because it puts you in the right position already unlike just doing it freely.

gtrb26dett · 28-06-2009, 05:58 PM

Also I like kettle balls

Kyle Aaron · 28-06-2009, 05:59 PM

Try the free weights one day just for variety.

Likewise, those always using free weights should try the machines.

Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and may suit each person more or less, so it's good to try things out.

katie · 16-07-2009, 03:28 PM

a few years ago, I would look for a gym with BodyPump classes.

Now I would look for a gym with a decent power rack setup (and no, a Smith machine is not the same, I had a gym rep try to tell me they were the same - needless to say i didn't join that one).

Shrek · 16-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katie

I had a gym rep try to tell me they were the same - needless to say i didn't join that one).

28-06-2009, 05:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
Kyle Aaron Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 3,682	You prefer machines to free weights? Why one rather than the other? __________________ Recent clients' best results: BW +10kg/-27kg ... BF-11% ... ♀/♂1RM/kg SQ65/145 OHP30/65 DL75/170 "fitness and lifting is just an interest I have. Plain and simple. Some people like music, others like shopping, I like deadlifts." - a client[/SIZE]

28-06-2009, 05:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
Kyle Aaron Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 3,682	Try the free weights one day just for variety. Likewise, those always using free weights should try the machines. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and may suit each person more or less, so it's good to try things out. __________________ Recent clients' best results: BW +10kg/-27kg ... BF-11% ... ♀/♂1RM/kg SQ65/145 OHP30/65 DL75/170 "fitness and lifting is just an interest I have. Plain and simple. Some people like music, others like shopping, I like deadlifts." - a client[/SIZE]

16-07-2009, 03:28 PM	#25 (permalink)
katie Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Gender: Posts: 1,130	a few years ago, I would look for a gym with BodyPump classes. Now I would look for a gym with a decent power rack setup (and no, a Smith machine is not the same, I had a gym rep try to tell me they were the same - needless to say i didn't join that one). __________________ Rock climbing since 2005; running and resistance training since May 2009

28-06-2009, 05:57 PM	#22 (permalink)
gtrb26dett Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, South East Gender: Posts: 284	To tell you the truth I have no idea why. I think maybe because it puts you in the right position already unlike just doing it freely.

28-06-2009, 05:58 PM	#23 (permalink)
gtrb26dett Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, South East Gender: Posts: 284	Also I like kettle balls