logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2022
9m 7s

What’s the Best Equipment to Use for Str...

Quickanddirtytips.com
About this episode

With so many different types of strength training equipment available at the gym, in retail stores, and online, it’s easy to get confused and overwhelmed. Dr. Jonathan Su, the Get-Fit Guy, gives you the lowdown on the pros and cons of dumbbells, barbells, machines, and resistance bands.

Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips.

Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.

Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

Links:
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy
https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Jul 28
Which body type are you, and how does it change your fitness? (Reissue)
585.Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, he ... Show More
8m 44s
Jul 25
Strength training 101 (Reissue)
On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in October 2022.594. New to strength tra ... Show More
7m 44s
Jul 21
4 things you can do to be active without exercising (Reissue)
581. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, h ... Show More
6m 19s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2025
2844: Q&A - Weight Lifting Machines or Free Weights on How To Set and Achieve Fitness Goals
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2844: Dr. Neal Malik dives into the debate between weightlifting machines and free weights, highlighting their distinct adv ... Show More
8m 56s
Aug 2023
2140: How to Choose the Best Gym for You
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to choose a gym, whether you a consumer looking for a good place to work out or a trainer looking for the ideal place to build your training business. Which Gym is Right for You? The pros and cons of each from both a client and a train ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2022
#146| What's Better For Strength Training: Machines or Free Weights?
<p>In this episode, Dillon sits down with Ryan Nosak to discuss which is better for strength training, machines (nautilus equipment) or free weights (dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, etc.) <span style="font-weight: 400;">We look to answer: where did this debate originate? Is one ... Show More
33m 57s
Dec 2016
327: Gyms vs. Spin vs. Yoga vs. Bootcamps vs. Personal Training (TT)
So many choices, so little time... And the truth is that you can get a lot of benefit from each one - the trick is knowing which one to choose according to your goals... So to help, I'm going to break down the pros and cons to each workout method and you can see which one is the ... Show More
19m 2s
Jul 2023
2212: Machines vs Free Weights on How to Succeed in the Gym
Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com/ask or call: 614-568-3643 Episode 2212: Q&A - Machines vs Free Weights Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast. ... Show More
10m 21s
Oct 2023
#439 The "Key Ingredient" to Improving Speed/Power [at any age], 1000lb Sled Push Programming Insight & More!
<div>This week Joe covers 3 main topics: 1)How to determine the best speed/power movements for YOUR body/goals 2)Joe's thoughts on heavy sled pushes and achilles tendon injury risk 3)What everyone needs to know about work capacity/endurance training... And More! *For a full list ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 2019
007: Stanford Strength Coach Corey Schlesinger
2:31- Training split (micro dosing) 15:30- Barbell Complex's 23:56-Losing explosiveness from too much load 33:14-Training around knee pain 42:20-True mobility training and exposing flexibility myths 46:35-Ankle mobility 53:06- Ankle braces (friend or foe?) 54:56-Barefoot training ... Show More
1h 29m