What machines at the gym have gave you the best results?

you will get the best results from a program, it may or may not include machines. Check out some of the popular programs and pick one you like.

Which machine has gave you the best result?
WattbikePro indoor training bike with power meter.

What do you do on it?
My winter general cycle training and also the more technical cycle training.

Any tips?
Beyond the bland "you only get out what you put in" statement without knowing your goals that would be a little pointless. So I guess my tip would be to have a serious think about your goals.

Was it easy at first?
No.
Still isn't easy because my goals move upwards with increased abilities.

End goal/result?
Fitter, faster, higher FTP, better weight management in winter, improve fitness levels in winter whereas I used to have declining fitness.

Rather than quibble w/the question, here's my answer.

The Concept2 rower for full body and Stairmaster for quads/hips/butt.

IMO, used "properly" both will give you a far better workout than any other cadio "machine" in the gym for the effort expended.

The ones I used.
Be careful.
Work up to the difficult setting.
Then go up to a higher setting.

Leg press. I discovered I can't squat very heavy, so l progress slow on the squat and LP to supplement.

Lat pull down. Really helps with my posture. Don't know why but I always feel happy doing it.

Rowing machine, great warm up tool pre lifting, espescially during the winter in Canada.
Nice for when I need a break, works all my muscles.
It is also my preferred gym cardio machine, just in case I want to do some in the gym.

Lots of other machines I will use depending on how busy the free weights are, or my energy level, or time available, or location.

What I have found is if I have done sole machine workouts for a month or so is that I lose flexibility and balance.

Something else to note is that machine strength does not transfer to free weights. You just about always have to drop the weight.

Personally I think machines have their place, even a full machine workout but, you will not get the same results as using free weights.

I have never used a machine programme for long enough to comment on results.

Cheers, h.

If you are thinking of doing a machine routine-
https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/ultimate-beginners-machine-workout-for-women.html

Power rack and barbell by far. Many lifts, highly adjustable weight selection, able to load more weight than most machines, fairly safe if using bars, and it forces you to use your own balance instead of artificial rails.

If I ever made a home gym I would really only need a power rack, a barbell, a utility bench, and around 600 lbs in plates. I think the rest of stuff is nice but not "needed".

augustfirst1995 wrote: »

It honestly depends on your goal.

^^^ Yup......

My "best results" came from lacing up my running shoes and heading out the door to run (in terms of improved cardiovascular capacity) I also bike quite a bit.

If I were to pick one machine it would probably be my rower. I use it for cross training but it gives you a full body workout along with excellent cardiovascular conditioning, if you do go this route focus on developing correct form before worrying too much about pace or doing long rows.

Otherwise the correct answer is the one you're going to enjoy using consistently over time.

You will get the best result following an established, structured program...the program you choose may or may not include machines.

Machines don't give you results...working properly gives you results...

ETA: if you're just talking about cardio...whatever machine you enjoy (I personally loath any and all stationary cardio equipment and don't use any). The machine doesn't give you results...the work gives you results.

I cycle...mostly outside.

I gained some upper body strength by primarily doing the chest press and lat pulldown exercises on the machine. It was easy the first few times I used it to progress in weight, and then it did become a lot harder.