This particular article will be dealing predominantly with the toning type of weight training since the most common goal seems to be to have toned, healthy muscles. There are many ways to approach getting stronger and more toned, and different types of equipment that will help to achieve this goal. In the beginning a small investment into some hand-weights can easily get you started. Of course it is also possible to join the local gym and to use the equipment that is more specialized and state of the art. First, let's compare the difference between free weights and those that are part of a machine.
Good form is important when using free weights and is sometimes a little tricky to achieve.
They have stabilising pullies and chains within them and therefore don't work the opposing muscles as thoroughly as free weights. They do, however, make it almost impossible to use them with poor form. Both have their benefits and it will be up to you to decide which is more appropriate for you. It is a personal choice, since all muscles that are targeted by machine can also be targeted with free weights. What this means, is that each exercise needs to be done at least ten times in succession with a weight that makes it possible to do so.