What is your equipment of choice and why?

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Danielle 0 June 16, 2011 0 Comments

There’s a lot of equipment out there- free weights, machines, functional equipment- and all of it can be used appropriately for one purpose or another. Which type do you use most often with your clients and why?

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Bodyweight exercises for starters. Resistance bands/light dumbells/kettlebells next. I always watch for technique/posture before adding much resistance. I think the exercises should start out easy and progress to make it easier on the NEW client.

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Bodyweight exercises! I tell my clients we get to use the greatest machine ever invented. Besides, my training focuses heavily on functional training; and what better way to be functional, than using your own weight?

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Kurt 0 Posted 0 Comments

BOSU and TRX.

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I agree with Susan that our body’s weight is an excellent and easily accessible resistance. And I agree with Shawn with regard to free weights. I wouldn’t consider other modalities as “fluff.” They may be just too expensive or unavailable. There are a multitude of great machines. The most important consideration is which one will your client stick with from now on!

Take care.

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I agree with all of the above, but I usually direct clients to the squat rack or barbell workouts.

Nothings better for increasing muscle and metabolism- it also gives people a mental push. Lots of people “fear” the gym because they dont understand it.

I figure that if I make someone comfortable it’ll help them ease into a healthier lifestyle.

What is your equipment of choice and why?

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