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P r o S a N D c o N S o f e x e r c I S e
M a c h I N e u S e f o r b e G I N N e r S
By Adrian Kinsella- NASM Certified Personal Trainer,
Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist
For novices regarding resistance training, machines are often the first
choice. They are seen as (slightly) less intimidating by many and more
user friendly than free weights. And indeed, they do have their place in
a beginner program. By utilizing machines novice lifters can familiarize
themselves with basic body movements. And making a round through
the machine circuit is often enough to give a full body workout, which is
sufficient for most beginners.
They are not without their drawbacks however. A machine forces its
user into a locked movement pattern that may or may not feel natural.
Some people with nagging knee or shoulder impingements, for example,
may well find more relief in using an equivalent free weight, cable or even
bodyweight exercise. When starting out you may find some machines that
you really enjoy and others that you don't like at all; this is normal. Not all
machines (or human bodies) are created equal!
A common myth often heard in gyms is that machines are preferable
because, while using them, "you don't have to think about what you're
doing". However, it is very possible to execute a movement poorly while
seated on a machine. This can lead to a lack of results at best, and injury at
worst. Furthermore, bad habits on a machine (such as not keeping a tight
core, or failure to feel a target muscle engage) can carry over to free weights,
where the injury risk is higher. It is important to concentrate and resist the
temptation to go on "auto-pilot". Gym goers who find themselves unable to
remain still in the position required for the machine or having the weights
slam back into the starting position are using poor form, too much weight,
or both.
As I always tell my clients:
Be in control of the machine. Never let the machine control you.
Bring this article in with you to one of our Wellness Center locations and
enjoy a one day complimentary guest pass on us! (Please note: This offer is
limit ed to one visit per guest, per month).
h u N t e r D o N h e a l t h a N D W e l l N e S S
c e N t e r l o c a t I o N S :
Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 East,
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
DUKE ISLAND PARK
BRIDGEWATER, NJ
For more information contact Tracy Moran:
Freedom House - tmoran@freedomhousenj.org - 908.617.5492
WWW.FREEDOMHOUSENJ.ORG
Link to Registration: https://goo.gl/dCVtm4
Link to Sponsorships: https://goo.gl/sf8Xp8
Exhibitors Welcomed - Spaces $20
The fifth annual Freedom House 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk will take
place on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Duke Island Park which is a new location
for this event in Bridgewater, NJ. The park's 5K course is sanctioned by USA
Track & Field and runs along the scenic Raritan River. Make sure to mark your
calendar, you do not want to miss this! We look forward to seeing everyone
there! Prizes for fastest times! Water and refreshments free on site.
The proceeds from this event will help ensure that those seeking recovery
over addiction are not turned away due to their lack of financial resources.
Services, such as those offered by Freedom House, are a key component to
helping to combat the heroin epidemic. New Jersey has 3 times the national
average in heroin-related deaths. We can no longer ignore this health crisis.
Registration information can be found at: https://runsignup.com/
Race/NJ/Bridgewater/FreedomHouse5KRunWalk. Don't miss it!
