Machine Circuit = Marketing Machine

Machines help sell health clubs. Their shiny, colorful and smooth appearance is more attractive then the hardcore iron barbells and dumbbells. Gym owner’s love these machines because of their appearance and because they get people moving through the gym more efficiently. Every gym regardless of its size has a designated machine circuit for people to follow and move on with their day.

Machines are beneficial as a rehabilitative tool or for body builders trying to focus on smaller muscles but not for the general population. Machines position your body so that all you have to do is perform the motion of the exercise. Where’s the function or purpose in that? If you are not training for a medical or sports specific purpose, you should be performing exercises that work a greater number of muscles at once aimed towards improving your life style.

Think about how often you have to perform movements where your entire body is perfectly stabilized, outside of stationary machines – there are very few if any of these occasions.

Incorporate exercises into your routine that require you to stabilize your body. Don’t settle for machines because they look pretty or because they’re “easy to use.” Demand more of yourself.

If you are intimidated to use free weights or unsure how to, send me an email at joe@carabasetraining.com.