More and more top coaches and athletes are shying away from weight training on simulators and looking for alternative training methods. Weight training machines are expensive, require a gym membership, and are often ineffective training tools because they focus on isolating exercises. Using only strength training equipment can actually limit athletic performance and increase the risk of injury during exercise.

Using free weights is a great alternative to exercise machines for strength and fitness development. Lifting weights increases muscle size, strength, power, and endurance. It also burns calories and increases bone density.