Strength machines don’t get as much recognition as they deserve; they are an essential part of effective gym routines. For ...

Most machines you find at the gym are engineered to train specific muscles—usually a primary muscle and one or more secondary muscles. The chest press machine works your pectorals and shoulders, while ...

I’ve been going to the gym for about 25 years, and I’m pleased to see that since the turn of the millennium, much has changed in terms of equipment, design, and ambiance in gyms. They’ve definitely ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Machines are one of ...