I have room for one or the other in my home 'gym' - either a functional trainer or a standard style home gym type machine. I already have a very nice elliptical (for me) and treadmill (for the wife).

Your favorite equipment might get you hurt. These are the gym machines you should never use and their safer, more effective alternatives. Let’s be clear: Not all fitness equipment is created equal.

For years, gym-goers have debated whether free weights are superior to resistance machines. Some swear by dumbbells and barbells for building functional strength, while others prefer the stability and ...