Machines vs. Dumbbells... Which is Better for You?

As your body ages, certain abilities change. The two abilities that change the most are leg strength and balance. If you are over age 50, the best way to improve these two abilities is to switch from machine style training to working with dumbbells.

Dumbbells help increase both strength and balance improving your ability to stand, lift, sit and negotiate stairs. Balance and strength are both crucial for preventing falls and fractures.

Machine based training is actually unsafe for your spine and also robs you of important balance and coordination benefits. Why are machines so popular at fitness centers if they really offer few benefits?

Machines are good for the owners because they are easy to teach and require little or no supervision. What you gain in simplicity you lose in safety and effectiveness. Not a good trade-off.

Dumbbells are an easy and effective way to increase the safety and effectiveness of your exercise time. Especially when performed in the standing position, dumbbells have the ability to strengthen leg, pelvic and spinal muscles, improve balance mechanisms and act as a weight bearing activity while creating healthy bones all at the same time.

Dumbbells are the better way to train and are the best choice for your weight lifting activities.

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