Resistance training OR Free Weights?

[Racer814]

you will not get as big or strong using a bowflex or other resistance training as you will with free weights..period.....I've used a bowflex before..they suck..it wont put the same amount of stress on your muscles.....IMO

[Stonecold54]

Originally posted by Racer814
you will not get as big or strong using a bowflex or other resistance training as you will with free weights..period.....I've used a bowflex before..they suck..it wont put the same amount of stress on your muscles.....IMO

why? actually if you read my above post machines put more stress on your muscle than free weights because you are comparing variable resistance (machines) to straight line resistance (free weights).

[jeepman80]

Maybe because If I get in the Gym that will motivate me.

[Stonecold54]

Originally posted by jeepman80
Maybe because If I get in the Gym that will motivate me.

actuall that is a good reason. people's "will" has a lot to do with results. so if you have a half assed workout with a good machine but have a great workout on free weights then yes free weights would be the way to go because you are more motivated on them.

[Nekrawulf]

I do not like resistance training because it eliminate many of the stabalizers utilized with free weights.... some argue that this equals less strain on the CNS, but id rather maximize my workout load on the body

[Racer814]

Originally posted by stonecold54
why? actually if you read my above post machines put more stress on your muscle than free weights because you are comparing variable resistance (machines) to straight line resistance (free weights).

guess I'm just going on my own experience..........I've worked out extensively on a bowflex and didnt like it at all.......

[jeepman80]

There's two Different Gym's here were I live, one is Gold's Gym the other is World's Gym. Do any of you have a preference and why?

[Jordan]

also, with bowflex, you cant add any variety to your workout. your muscles adapt to exercises very quickly, making them much less effective. with the puss-flex, youll be doing the same exercises week after week and wont see major gains. i would only recommend a machine like that to an old person who is just looking to stay in shape

[ixoye66]

Originally posted by Racer814
guess I'm just going on my own experience..........I've worked out extensively on a bowflex and didnt like it at all.......

I agree I worked out on the Crossbow by weider and it's not good for building mass, and besides I can press more than it's got.

Go IRON!!!!

[canadagold]

mate, join a gym unless you are just keeping fit. Motivation is key to getting big and/or in shape; and home training is not motivating at all. . .

[whatupdog]

If you needed any justification that these machines are just crap, check out the link below. They are actually recalling about 10 years worth of Bowflex's because the machines wear down with time and heavy weights. Clearly that ain't going to help you gain muscle.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/29/bowflex.recall.ap/index.html

[bigboy295]

Dont you agree that for us who dont live in big cities and dont have alot of room the bowflex is a great alternative, given that if you dont use it as a coat rack and diet proprely you will get something out of it maybe not Mr. Coleman but there has to be some benefits.

[meat12]

I have a full gym in my basement including an eliptical, i've got freeweights and a machine. The bowflex is crap i bought a whole weider workout center for about 500 bucks from Sears. Dont waste your money on the crap you see on those late night infomercials. I find it's easier for me to workout at home so i made my basement my gym. Try it just dont go with the bowflex, or any of those other pieces of garbage

[newbie123]

Absolutely right..........go to the gym. I purchased one of the home gyms something similar to what chuck norris adveritises and its a load of crap. NO motivation at all...realy couldnt be bothered.

The saying is ' Wanna get big you gotta pump big ' and there was no way I could add more weight to it.

[Chris]

Well, I mean I think it depends on you. I likfe free weights don't think those things are worth the money, especially if you wanna get big. :dunno:

Chris