The Problem with Gym Machines

There was a time when I used machines at the gym in every workout. But that was before I actually knew what I was doing. Today, I rarely use them.

Yes, they do have a place in workouts. The cables are good for some core work, for instance, such as the woodchopper. But most gym machines take your body out of its natural alignment.

Then there's this other issue, which super-trainer Craig Ballantyne points out -- they're too easy.

Training isn't supposed to be easy. After all, in almost everything you have to put forth effort to get results.