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: 2,997	You prefer machines to free weights? Why one rather than the other? __________________ Personal trainer in Hawthorn and Box Hill 2010 March - 5RM/kg SQ105 BP82.5 RW87.5 OHP57.5 DL127.5 - 5km 22'30" "If you do not find time to become and remain healthy, you will be obliged to find time to be ill." - George Hackenschmidt, 1935

28-06-2009, 05:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
Kyle Aaron Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 2,997	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. __________________ Personal trainer in Hawthorn and Box Hill 2010 March - 5RM/kg SQ105 BP82.5 RW87.5 OHP57.5 DL127.5 - 5km 22'30" "If you do not find time to become and remain healthy, you will be obliged to find time to be ill." - George Hackenschmidt, 1935

16-07-2009, 03:28 PM	#25 (permalink)
katie Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Gender: Posts: 1,114	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 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, South East Gender: Posts: 110	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 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, South East Gender: Posts: 110	Also I like kettle balls